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Filtered · year 2025
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for grant to purchase body-worn cameras R-297-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required local match, to be used to purchase body-worn cameras and associated training, supplies, and equipment for Knoxville law enforcement officers. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for grant for violent crime intervention programs R-296-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,900,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated with violent crime intervention programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for FY25 Community Violence Intervention Grant R-295-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used to combat violent crime and to improve police and community relations. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant R-294-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant award of $4,941,358.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to increase public safety, reduce blight, enhance economic development infrastructure, and reduce crime in downtown business and commercial areas. (Requested by Operations) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Approve grant agreement for Rapid Re-Housing services R-293-2025 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $125,000.00 in 2025-2026 Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant funding to provide Rapid Re-Housing services to individuals or families experiencing homelessness in Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Amend contract C-25-0160 for Gay Street Bridge Repair Project R-292-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract C-25-0160 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the amount by $190,070.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,185,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Amend contract for Gay Street Bridge Repair Project R-291-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $64,130.00 for a new contract total not to exceed $512,630.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Authorize agreement with HealthEquity for FSA/HRA services R-290-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to provide administrative services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $76,650.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Recognize IBEW Local 760 centennial anniversary R-289-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the centennial anniversary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 760 and celebrating the work and community involvement of members of Local 760 in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Honor the memory of Bill Williams R-288-2025 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Bill Williams. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 4879 Chambliss Ave from RN-4 to C-N O-139-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4879 Chambliss Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, John L. Billings, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-K-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU to C-H-1 O-138-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, JM & J Leasing Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-J-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 140 W. Baxter Ave from RN-4 to C-G-2 O-137-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 140 W. Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, James Ackerson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-H-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-136-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG to RN-1 O-135-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohamed Ragab, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 9-A-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Amend City Code regarding Affordable Housing Fund O-134-2025 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3, Section 2-614 of the Knoxville City Code to designate the lesser of ten million dollars or twenty-two percent (22%) of additional local option sales tax revenue generated from any rate increase approved in an election occurring on or before November 4, 2025 to the City of Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 4879 Chambliss Avenue to C-N district 13-p — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4879 Chambliss Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, John L. Billings, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-K-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 2019 Middlebrook Pike to C-H-1 district 13-o — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, JM & J Leasing Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-J-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 140 W. Baxter Avenue to C-G-2 district 13-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 140 W. Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, James Ackerson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-H-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 3415 Harvey Drive to RN-2 district 13-l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 6109 Creekhead Drive to RN-1 district 13-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohamed Ragab, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 9-A-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery wine license R-287-2025 — 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. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Lease with TDOT for James White Parkway and Hall of Fame Drive R-286-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for property located under James White Parkway and Hall of Fame Drive for an annual amount of $149,000.00 for the first five years. (Requested by Operations) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Agreement with CDM Smith for Fort Sanders-Tyson Park Greenway R-285-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Fort Sanders Neighborhood-Tyson Park Connection Greenway Project in an amount not to exceed $980,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Agreement with CDM Smith for Gay Street Bridge Traffic Study R-284-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Gay Street Bridge Traffic Study in an amount not to exceed $96,100.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Transportation Engineering staff R-283-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $55,000.00 to provide staff augmentation services for the City's Transportation Engineering Division. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Apply for Transportation Planning Grant for Kingston Pike R-282-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Transportation Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount up to $250,000.00 with a local match up to $25,000.00 for a signal system evaluation and optimization plan for a portion of Kingston Pike. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Amend classification and compensation plans O-133-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 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
Oct 14, 2025
Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the September 30, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Appropriate funds to community agencies O-132-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $44,517.94 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Adjust City Code classification and compensation plans 12-t — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Grant pensions to City employees R-281-2025 — 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.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Certificate of Compliance for Casey's wine license R-280-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4047 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Amend Urban Wilderness Gateway Project contract R-279-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract C-20-0173 with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, Inc. to provide construction administration services for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract by $43,675 for a new total of $359,376.75, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2025. Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Contract for online research services R-278-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,748.22 per month, or $44,978.64 per year. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Accept grant for Fire Department EMS Training Academy R-277-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant application from the State of Tennessee Department of Health in an amount up to $23,000.00 to purchase educational tablets, advanced simulation equipment, and pediatric care tools for the Fire Department's EMS Training Academy. Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Increase paving project contract amount R-276-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the 2024 Citywide Facilities Paving Project, increasing the contract amount by $162,140.00 for a new contract total of $346,932.72. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Fund Riverwalk to Cityview Greenway Connection Project R-275-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, as the City's redevelopment authority, transferring $2,095,229.43 to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the construction of the Riverwalk Greenway to Cityview Greenway Connection Project. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Fund Knoxville Entrepreneur Center operations R-274-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support building a thriving, accessible, diverse, and sustainable entrepreneurial community in Knoxville. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Fund SPARK Cleantech Accelerator initiative R-273-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to fund the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator initiative for an annual contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Amend performance and payment bond requirements O-131-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 5, Code § 2-918 of the Knoxville City Code, raising the threshold for performance and payment bonds and amending the required amount of those bonds to align with state law. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Confirm Wrecker Services Commission appointments R-272-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Sherman, Keira Wyatt, Nicholas Bradshaw and Lesley Pressley and the appointment of Don Jones to the Wrecker Services Commission. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Confirm Amy Midis appointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-271-2025 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Amy Midis to the Historic Zoning Commission. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Certificate of Compliance 11-r — Certificate of Compliance Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Pensions 11-s — Pensions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Community Improvement Fund 12-v — 202 Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025
Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes Minutes of the September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance raising threshold for performance and payment bonds A Ordinance to amend the Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 5, Code § 2-918 of the Knoxville City Code, raising the threshold for performance and payment bonds and amending the required amount of those bonds to align with state law. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance establishing City Council Rules Committee An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-89 Rule 28: Rules Committee, whereby establishing the City Council Rules Committee. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance adding rule for electronic participation in meetings An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-88- Rule 27: Electronic Participation, whereby establishing the ability to allow councilmembers to participate in meetings by electronic means under specific circumstances. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Motion to amend:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for DNK Liquor, LLC R-265-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to DNK Liquor, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor & Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution to acquire property for Chapman Highway Multimodal Project R-264-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Chapman Highway Multimodal Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 10 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $570,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution to file and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-261-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant for funds in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025- Sept 30,2026). (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-126-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-125-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-124-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-123-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-122-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-121-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 Inskip Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-120-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 4913 Rowan Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-119-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding vested rights An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-117-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to close Ambrose Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Ordinance No. O-116-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 workshop Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Workshop
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 8-K-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 8-J-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-G-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-D-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning CodeArticles 14.4, 15.3, and 16.12 regarding vested rights 8-A-25-OA — An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution granting pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-259-2025 — 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
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Snag Delivery Inc. wine license R-258-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Snag Delivery Inc. d/b/a Snag relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse PD R-257-2025 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse Planned Development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning district’s dimensional standards, subject to 3 conditions, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PD) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept TDOT grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit R-256-2025 — 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. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for housing support R-255-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Knoxville- Knox County Office of Housing Stability, in an annual amount not to exceed $177,400.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC for Fire Dept. strategic plan R-254-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, to provide professional consulting services in order to develop a strategic plan for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $85,050.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association R-253-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $23,950.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program to educate children about fire safety. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-252-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,293,187.00 for construction of the Liberty Street Multimodal Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-251-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project in an amount not to exceed $285,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for safety improvement study R-250-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete a safety improvement study of the City of Knoxville's signalized intersections. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement for Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project R-249-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept property insurance policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company R-248-2025 — 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 for an approximate annual premium of $35,126.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 to I-MU O-115-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-114-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 O-111-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to refer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to remove City blasting permit requirement due to state jurisdiction O-112-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' O-111-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Approve minutes of previous regular meeting Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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