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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Sep 29, 2026
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $23,800 for community agencies O-78-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $23,800 from Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Councilmembers Adams, Honeycutt, DeBardelaben, Thomas, Grant, and Helsley) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to reconstitute the Audit Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Article 1, Section 7.5-66 - Rule 5 of the Knoxville City Code to reconstitute the Audit Committee pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 9-3-405. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate and Councilmembers Grant, Lloyd, and Helsley)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-275-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for EZ Stop Food Marts, Inc. R-274-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to EZ Stop Food Marts, Inc. d/b/a EZ Stop #16 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Hackney Petroleum, Inc. R-273-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Hackney Petroleum, Inc. d/b/a The Local Market #107 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 3) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve application for Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant R-272-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2026 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
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Revise financial mechanisms for redeveloping blighted properties for housing R-271-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to revise and enhance existing financial mechanisms for redeveloping abandoned, blighted, and vacant properties to facilitate the creation of affordable and attainable housing using proceeds from Round II Empowerment Zone funding awarded to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 1999, and any future federal funding allocated to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development for the same purposes. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for Guardrail Replacement Program R-270-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for Guardrail Replacement Program R-269-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Employee Network, Inc. for Employee Assistance Program R-268-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Employee Network, Inc. to provide an Employee Assistance Program through its Bree Health solution to City of Knoxville employees, as well as retirees covered under the city's medical insurance, and Knoxville Area Transit employees and their dependents for an approximate annual cost of $110,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Asset Health for wellness program support R-267-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Asset Health to provide technology and wellness program support to participants in the City’s wellness program for an estimated annual contract price of $55,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Request Planning Commission recommendation on NC or H Overlay for parcels near Agnes Rd R-266-2026 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Knoxville Knox County Planning consider and make a recommendation to the Knoxville City Council and The Historic Zoning Commission regarding the possible addition of a Conservation (NC) or Historic (H) Overlay to the residential parcels generally described as south of Echo Drive, east and south of Grandview Drive, west of Lyons View Pike, north of Oak Grove Lane, and east of and fronting Agnes Road (see included exhibits A and B for specific boundaries) as well as Parcel IDs 121CA031, 121CA030, and 107NG001 (Council District 2). (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Deny appeal of BZA decision on religious exemption for density increase at 1406 Wallace St A Resolution approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals upholding the Zoning Administrator’s denial of religious exemption requests to increase the density at a single-family by viewing the home conversion as an accessory dwelling unit and by granting exceptions to the size and owner-occupancy requirements for fire safety, in a RN-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, for property located at 1406 Wallace Street, Parcel ID 094FN028. (BZA-26-0047) (Council District 6) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to rezone 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G to I-RD O-77-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-RD (Research and Development) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, West Bearden Park, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to rezone 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-76-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jedidiah Rowlett, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to close unnamed alley off Wright Street O-75-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 15260 off Wright Street and running between properties with Tax Identification Numbers 082IF005, 006, 007, and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Taskforce R-265-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Kimberly Black, Melissa Nelson, Nathalie De La Torre, Areka Edwards, April Hardin-Jones, and Brian Brooks to the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Confirm appointments to Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-264-2026 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s reappointment of Joshalyn Hundley and the appointment of James “Jay” Moneyhun, Jr. to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Suspend rules to take up Resolution 12-i before 11-g Motion to suspend the rules and take up Resolution 12-i immediately before Resolution 11-g
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve minutes of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Rezone 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from General Industrial to Research/Development An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-RD (Research and Development) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, West Bearden Park, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Rezone 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jedidiah Rowlett, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Close unnamed alley off Wright Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 15260 off Wright Street and running between properties with Tax Identification Numbers 082IF005, 006, 007, and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Council District 6)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Set certified property tax rate at $1.3956 per $100 assessed value O-74-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance setting a “Certified Tax Rate” as required by T.C.A. 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-29-2026 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.1556 to $1.3956 per $100 of assessed value. Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank R-263-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Apply for TDOT grant for an Intelligent Transportation System R-262-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,608,000.00, with a required City match of up to $402,000.00, for a total grant amount of $2,010,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to consolidate four unintegrated software programs. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children conference grant R-261-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating one annual training conference, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an annual amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties. Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Agreement with Cagle Development for Inskip Pool deck replacement R-260-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cagle Development, LLC, providing construction services for replacement of the existing pool deck at Inskip Pool and Park for an amount not to exceed $261,526.00. (Council District 5) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Amend agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades R-259-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to the Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department, increasing the amount of the initial setup cost by $19,671.50 for a new total initial setup amount not to exceed $40,271.50, with the ongoing annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 remaining unchanged. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-258-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,400.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $526,900.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2027. (Council Districts 4 & 5) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue R-257-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 12-1) (File No. 8-I-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Rezone 103 Circle Lane from Office to General Commercial on appeal O-73-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Appoint Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council R-255-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Wala Habiby for his service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-254-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Speedway #42790 (Wine License) R-253-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a Speedway #42790 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 4) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Weigel's #131 (Wine License) R-252-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #131 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for RaceTrac #2692 (Wine License) R-251-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RaceTrac Inc. d/b/a RaceTrac #2692 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for R & H Supermarket (Wine License) R-250-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vanza, LLC d/b/a R & H Supermarket relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 6) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Accept UROP grant for Knoxville Area Transit with City match R-249-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept the Urban Operating Assistance Program (UROP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $3,871,400 with a required City match of up to $3,271,400. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5307) with match R-248-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas, with a City match of up to $832,125.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (CMAQ) R-247-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), providing remaining funding in the amount of $8,409.00 to Knoxville Area Transit from FFY 2016/2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) for the replacement and expansion of the fixed route electric buses and charging equipment. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339) with match R-246-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), in the amount of $38,661.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until December 31, 2026, with a City match of up to $38,661.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339) R-245-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $30,740.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until December 31, 2026. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Apply for and accept Older Adults Home Modification grant R-244-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Older Adults Home Modification grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount up to $3,000,000, with no required local matching funds or cost share. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
File and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-243-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $143,389.57 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2027. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Approve MOU with Legacy Parks Foundation for park land services R-241-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Legacy Parks Foundation for services related to preserving and promoting nATURAL areas, expanding park lands, creating trails and greenways, and improving connectivity and access to rivers and streams for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Accept donation of public space improvements from Lincoln Memorial University R-240-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Lincoln Memorial University for the donATION of various public space improvements and amenities designed to improve access and connectivity on the Historic St. Mary's Campus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donATION and allow construction. (Council District 5) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Accept property insurance policy for Serene Manor R-238-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property known as Serene Manor, for an approximate annual premium of $32,674.00, with the option to renew the coverage for up to two additional one-year periods. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Change zoning of 103 Circle Lane from O to C-G-1 on appeal 7-J-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10- 0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Change zoning of 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG to C-G-2 O-71-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road O-70-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road O-69-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Change zoning of 1325 Francis Road from AG to RN-1 O-67-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street O-66-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Amend code to change Information Systems dept. title to Innovation and Technology O-64-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Amend code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-63-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Task Force R-237-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Gwen McKenzie, Dave Miller, and Craig Pickett to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested by City Council) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Task Force R-237-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Gwen McKenzie, Dave Miller, and Craig Pickett to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested by City Council) Personnel & appointments
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Rezone 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from Agricultural to Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Rezone 1900 Hoitt Avenue from Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Change Information Systems Department name to Innovation and Technology An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Adjust classification and compensation plans for city employees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Apply for DOJ grant for law enforcement recruitment initiative R-236-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award, in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support the development, implementation, and expansion of an innovative law enforcement recruitment, hiring and retention initiative. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant for transit funding R-235-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $4,556,250.00, with a required City match of up to $455,625.00. The grant includes $3,645,000.00 in FY2023 Section 5339(c) (Low or No Emission Grant Assistance) funds. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approve major modification to Final Plan for Jonathan's Grille R-234-2026 — A Resolution to approve a major modification to a previously approved Final Plan, within the Planned Development District, subject to six (6) conditions, for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Jonathan's Grille, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-26-SU) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Execute MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance R-230-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU for Appropriations to a Nonprofit with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Execute agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation for services R-229-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing. (Council District 1) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management R-228-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation R-227-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 210 S. Elmwood Street, Parcel ID No. 082-FK-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize Mayor to execute FireCatt testing services agreement R-226-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FireCatt, LLC, to provide annual fire hose and ground ladder testing for the Knoxville Fire Department for an annual amount of $29,850.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize Mayor to execute Gresham Smith engineering inspection agreement R-225-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering inspection services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project in an amount not to exceed $338,800.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize Mayor to execute Adams Contracting agreement for streetscape project R-224-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,807,530.50 for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27 O-61-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approve Mayor's Maker Council reappointments and appointments R-223-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott and appointments of Curtis Glover, Kiana Jones, Margo Miller and Halee Sprinkle to the Mayor's Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approval of August 4 2026 meeting minutes Minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Amend City Charter regarding council election process and ballot An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(a), (b), and (c) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Grant pensions to employees R-222-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for DOJ School Violence Prevention Program grant R-221-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for the FY26 School Violence Prevention Program, in an amount up to $666,666.67, with a required local match of 25% or $166,666.67 and federal share of 75% or $500,000.00, to support school safety initiatives in Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for DOJ grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness R-219-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant R-217-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $11,898,636.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance Utilizing Sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2026 with a total City match of $1,189,864.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for PRO Housing grant R-216-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant in an amount up to $5,000,000 with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleanup R-215-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 annually. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for playground surfacing R-214-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. to provide the removal and replacement of playground surfacing at Suttree Landing Park for an amount not to exceed $128,626.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Lease tires for Knoxville Area Transit bus fleet R-213-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC to lease tires for use on the Knoxville Area Transit (“KAT”) bus fleet, with an estimated annual cost not to exceed $150,000.00 for a three-year term with two one-year options to renew. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Execute agreement with Family Investment Foundation, Inc. R-212-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Family Investment Foundation, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $144,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Accessible Homes, Stable Futures program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Execute agreement with SEEED, Inc. for Home Repairs and Weatherization R-211-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Home Repairs and Weatherization Program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Contract with physician as Medical Director for Fire Department R-210-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with licensed physician Patrick O’Brien, M.D., to serve as Medical Director for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, with two optional one- year renewals. (Requested by Fire Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Amend contract for LT Ross Building Reroof Project R-209-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the LT Ross Building Reroof Project, increasing the amount by $62,702.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $841,902.50. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Acquire property for traffic signal pole at Maynardville Pike and Foley Drive R-208-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement by negotiated purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 6540 Maynardville Pike for a total amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to install a new traffic signal pole at the intersection of Maynardville Pike and Foley Drive. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Allow Kress Building features to encroach on public rights-of-way R-207-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents to allow existing features of the Kress Building at 417 S Gay Street to continue to encroach into the public rights-of-way of Strong Street Alley and S Gay Street (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Remove planned district designation from Valley View Drive properties O-59-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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Unanimity rate — 6399 of 7069 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • split443
  • failed91
  • deferred332
  • withdrawn73

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