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Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Sep 15, 2026 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026 Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 18, 2026 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026 Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 26, 2026 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 5, 2025 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025 Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jun 24, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 27, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 18, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024 Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 14, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024 Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Apr 2, 2024 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024 Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program 9-a — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $14,079.88 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close unnamed alley to adjacent property owners 9-b — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of West Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Arthur Street to adjacent property owners 9-c — An Ordinance to close Arthur Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to the northeast side of Marion Street, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Clark Street to adjacent property owners 9-d — An Ordinance to close Clark Street from its intersection with Richards Street to its southern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Richards Street to adjacent property owners 9-e — An Ordinance to close Richards Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to its southern terminus at West Fifth Avenue, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-C-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Barber Street to adjacent property owners 9-f — An Ordinance to close Barber Street between Gertrude Avenue and Susanne Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Belvan Properties LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-24-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change street name of Topside Road to Scenic River Road 9-g — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Topside Road located between Alcoa Highway and the new alignment of Topside Road on the west side of Alcoa Highway to Scenic River Road, Knox County Engineering and Public Works, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 12-A-23-SNC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Amend East City Sector Plan for 2805 Delrose Drive 9-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 2805 Delrose Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-E-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Amend One Year Plan for 2805 Delrose Drive 9-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 2805 Delrose Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-C-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 2805 Delrose Drive 9-j — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2805 Delrose Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No.1-I-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 0 Parkview Avenue 9-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Parkview Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 0 Jefferson Avenue 9-l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Jefferson Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Michael Williams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 5121 Kohlmier Road 9-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5121 Kohlmier Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Angela Wilson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No.2-G-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program 9-a — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $14,079.88 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close unnamed alley to adjacent property owners 9-b — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of West Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Arthur Street to adjacent property owners 9-c — An Ordinance to close Arthur Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to the northeast side of Marion Street, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Clark Street to adjacent property owners 9-d — An Ordinance to close Clark Street from its intersection with Richards Street to its southern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Richards Street to adjacent property owners 9-e — An Ordinance to close Richards Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to its southern terminus at West Fifth Avenue, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-C-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Close Barber Street to adjacent property owners 9-f — An Ordinance to close Barber Street between Gertrude Avenue and Susanne Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Belvan Properties LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-24-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change street name of Topside Road to Scenic River Road 9-g — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Topside Road located between Alcoa Highway and the new alignment of Topside Road on the west side of Alcoa Highway to Scenic River Road, Knox County Engineering and Public Works, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 12-A-23-SNC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Amend East City Sector Plan for 2805 Delrose Drive 9-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 2805 Delrose Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-E-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Amend One Year Plan for 2805 Delrose Drive 9-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 2805 Delrose Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-C-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 2805 Delrose Drive 9-j — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2805 Delrose Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No.1-I-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 0 Parkview Avenue 9-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Parkview Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 0 Jefferson Avenue 9-l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Jefferson Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Michael Williams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024 Change zoning for 5121 Kohlmier Road 9-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5121 Kohlmier Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Angela Wilson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No.2-G-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 5, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 19, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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