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Denzel Grant’s votes

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Ailor Avenue property to I-H 4-P-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Richmond Avenue property to RN-2 4-N-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Flagler Road property to RN-2 4-H-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 4-E-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in age-restricted venues An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams)
Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 12, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in age-restricted venues An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams)
Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 12, 2026
Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery Wine License R-135-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 1). (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant R-134-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Contracts for invasive species control services R-133-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts with Davey Resource Group, Inc., Forest Edge LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, and Invasive Plant Control, Inc to perform invasive species control services across the city for an annual amount not to exceed $80,000 among four contractors. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Subrecipient agreement for Tech Smart Knox Seniors program R-132-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000, from a State of TN grant for ‘Broadband Ready Communities’, to support the expansion of the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s Tech Smart Knox Seniors program. (Requested by Policy) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. for farmers market R-131-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. to operate a farmers market on Market Square in an annual amount of $25,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Extend contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company R-130-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment extending Contract C-21-0269 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for a period of ninety (90) days, with a price cap of $39,750.00, in order for City Purchasing and Knoxville Area Transit to complete the procurement process for a new bus tire source contract. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Submit 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-129-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the submission of the 2026-2027 (PY2026) Annual Action Plan to the Five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 12, 2026
Amend contract with Samsara, Inc. for brush pickup operations R-128-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc. to provide an additional 376 AVL licenses and equipment and to provide route planning functionality and 20 forward facing dash cameras to enhance brush pickup operations, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $207,400.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend contract for North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project R-127-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $51,615.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,845,846.91, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend contract for Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project R-126-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,380.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $652,988.50, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 2) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program O-27-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26 O-26-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Approve minutes of April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Approve minutes of April 23, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Workshop
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appropriate funds for annual Challenge Grant Award Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 28, 2026
Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Levy tax for General and Debt Service Funds FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 28, 2026
Levy tax for General and Debt Service Funds FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 28, 2026
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 28, 2026
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 25/26 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Apply for grant for public safety innovation R-124-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $50,000.00, with no required local match, from the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation to address forward-thinking innovation in public safety. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Withdraw FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant application A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant award in the amount of $750,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, with no required local match, to support the juvenile and criminal justice systems to address the needs of children and youth impacted by opioid use. (Requested by Police Department) This item was withdrawn earlier in the meeting – see Section 5-a.
Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Apr 28, 2026
Apply for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-123-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $156,082.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Request Mayor modify executive order for waste, fraud, abuse reporting R-122-2026 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Mayor Kincannon modify her executive order of February 15, 2025 relative to waste, fraud, and abuse reporting to insert the Internal Auditor to also be included as receiving a copy of all reports. (Requested by Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for W. Depot Avenue properties R-121-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue, 108 W. Depot Avenue, 0 W. Depot Avenue, and a portion of 300 W. Depot Avenue in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements R-120-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $125,958.00 from the Historic Preservation and Façade Improvement Program to 3517 Sutherland LLC, for improvements and/or preservation of property located at 3517 Sutherland Avenue (Parcel ID: 107 FE 026). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Award funds to William Blount Mansion Association for restoration R-119-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Governor William Blount Mansion Association for restoration of the William Blount Mansion located at 200 W. Hill Avenue (Parcel ID: 095 ID 010). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Approve agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative costs R-118-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy to provide budgetary support for administrative costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Council District: 2nd) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Execute Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-117-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, and the Gateway Pavilion Building, for $1,000.00 per month, for the purpose of providing recreational programs. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Execute agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness Trademark R-116-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the collaborative use of the Urban Wilderness Trademark. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Execute collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation R-115-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel R-114-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Amend agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes revitalization funding R-113-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement Nos C-22-0082 and C-24-0067 with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for phases 3 and 4 infrastructure, to reallocate the remaining funding designated for use on those earlier phases to any work contemplated in the site’s Master Plan for the revitalization of the Austin Homes development and surrounding areas of East Knoxville. (Sixth District) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Award Affordable Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity for 22 units R-112-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $440,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Fund to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for the development of 22 affordable multifamily housing units for homeownership, to be located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive (Parcel ID 059 NC 00101), as more specifically described herein. (Council District: 4th) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Accept donation for Affordable Housing Fund R-111-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $440,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Housing Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements R-110-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Change zoning at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 to RN-2 O-25-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive O-24-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan from Knoxville-Knox County Planning O-23-2026 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-109-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-108-2026 — A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-107-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-63 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals R-104-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance to change base zoning classification 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to the One Year Plan 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to East City Sector Plan 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026
Approve minutes of March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve minutes of March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes of the March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Appropriate $18,800 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-21-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Amend prior ordinance to reflect fiscal agent use for Community Improvement Fund O-20-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-162-2025, appropriating various sums from the Community Improvement (202) Fund, to reflect in the attachment the use of a fiscal agent by a community agency. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit R-99-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations R-98-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept Highway Safety Office grant for traffic enforcement/safety programs R-97-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $250,000.00, with no required match, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept Highway Safety Office grant for pedestrian safety overtime R-96-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant R-95-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $1,600,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy and prevention, and for combating overdose deaths. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-94-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,535.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Mar 31, 2026
Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Mar 31, 2026
Contract with Alfred Benesch to study Knoxville Area Transit system R-93-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide consulting services to study the Knoxville Area Transit System in order to maximize ridership and support access to parks, affordable housing, and employment, in an amount not to exceed $74,332.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project R-92-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply R-91-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms at an estimated cost per term of $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Set KUB in-lieu-of-tax payments for FY2025-26 R-90-2026 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services R-89-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services R-88-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services R-87-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving R-86-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026 Amend East City Sector Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026 Amend One Year Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026 Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026
Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial O-19-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 O-18-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Mar 31, 2026
Update zoning code published notice requirements to match state law O-17-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Reappoint Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board R-85-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Approve minutes of the March 17, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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