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Every recorded decision

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

Jan 6, 2026
Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-2-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Close portion of Eleanor Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-1-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Lisa Sorensen to Design Review Board R-3-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Sorensen to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Jackie Robinson to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-2-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jackie Robinson to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm reappointment of Luis Urrea to Board of Zoning Appeals R-1-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Luis Urrea to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Approve minutes of the December 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes of the December 20, 2025 Special Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Approve minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
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
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
Aug 19, 2025
Remove requirement for City blasting permit 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Rocky Hill Liquors R-247-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rocky Hill Liquors, LLC d/b/a Warehouse Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast for E.V. Davidson Rec Center R-246-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC to install a solar array and battery storage system at the E.V. Davidson Recreation Center for a cost not to exceed $269,037.00, paid for in part with a $239,720.00 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the Department of Energy. (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with PyroShows, Inc. for special event displays R-245-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PyroShows, Inc., to provide labor, equipment and materials to perform large-scale displays for the City’s three major special events, for a total contract amount not to exceed $78,850.00 for all three events. (Requested by Office of Special Events) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Adopt Board of Zoning Appeals' Administrative Rules & Procedures R-244-2025 — A Resolution adopting the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Administrative Rules & Procedures, as amended, to comply with updates to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-7-205 and as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals at its July 17, 2025 meeting. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Supplement Resolution No. 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds R-243-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Seven Million and no/100 Dollars ($37,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series RR-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Supplement Resolution No. 2075 for Water Revenue Bonds R-242-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for Baum Drive Stormwater R-241-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $619,608.50 for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC for Mary Vestal Park R-240-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC in an amount not to exceed $683,617.57 for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with EnSafe Inc. for Rock City Park R-239-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe Inc. to provide professional construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $218,320.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Shamrock Construction for Rock City Park R-238-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $599,325.65 for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend agreement with Southern Constructors for bridge repair R-237-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $135,738.22 for a new total contract amount of $512,977.22. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend agreement with Cannon & Cannon for traffic management system R-236-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the University of Tennessee Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the contract amount by $49,507.50 for a new total contract amount of $598,689.23. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Project R-235-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $882,100.00 for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Accept proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' comp R-234-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a two-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $209,708.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize lease agreement with The Muse Knoxville R-233-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Muse Knoxville to lease property located at 3301 East Magnolia Avenue in order to operate a Science and Discovery Museum for the children and families of this community and the region. (Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve appeal regarding variance denial for 6109 Creekhead Drive A Resolution approving an appeal by Mohamed Ragab of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a variance to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 35 feet to 24 feet per Article 8.1, Table 8-1 in an Agricultural zoning district for property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive. AG (Agricultural) Zoning District. 3rd Council District. Parcel ID 106 02201 (BZA-25-0047). (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 0 Pipkin Lane from AG to RN-1 O-110-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Aurora Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-C-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-109-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Steve W. Abbott Jr., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 7-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 3950 Linden Ave to RN-4 O-108-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Reginald Bell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 5552 Washington Pike to C-G-1 and RN-1 O-107-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5552 Washington Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district and I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district and RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brian Ewers, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-G-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike O-106-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend North City Sector Plan for 5552 Washington Pike O-105-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Add H (Historic Overlay) district to 2515 N. Central Street O-104-2025 — An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 2515 N. Central Street and to adopt the proposed design guidelines for the property, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Patricia Craig, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-N-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 1108 Beaumont Ave to C-N O-103-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Andrew Osakue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave O-102-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1108 Beaumont Ave O-101-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of W. Inskip Drive properties from RN-2 to RN-4 O-100-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for W. Inskip Drive properties O-99-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-25-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for W. Inskip Drive properties O-98-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-25-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-97-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rajpaul Cheema, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to refer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9, pertaining to Cottage Courts O-95-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-D-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape O-94-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape, to provide landscape quality assurance, promote orderly development, preserve existing vegetation and further codify the Tree Protection Ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds O-93-2025 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley lying within City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by a single parcel of land, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Close section of New York Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-92-2025 — An Ordinance to close an unimproved section of New York Avenue which lies adjacent to City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by two parcels of land with common ownership, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Confirm appointment of Beth Miller to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-231-2025 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Beth Miller to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Support mayoral reappointments to Maker Council R-230-2025 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Amelia Galvas, Shannon Herron, Jaleria Rivera and Jondale Stratton and appointments of Lindsay Brine, Jarius Bush, Casey Fox, Shayla McDaniel, Melody Ratliff and Jake Ingram to the Mayor’s Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Confirm reappointment of Jon Clark to Public Building Authority Board R-229-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jon Clark to the Board of the Public Building Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Consent calendar items 9-f through 9-i and 9-l through 9-y, 11aq CONSENT ITEMS 11aq (Certificate of Compliance) Ordinances 9-f through 9-i and 9-l through 9-y were added to the consent calendar. The consent calendar was approved, and motions are recorded in the regular order of business.
Adopted —
Aug 19, 2025
Approve minutes of August 5, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve minutes of July 31, 2025 workshop Minutes of the July 31, 2025 Workshop
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Close portion of Ambrose Street 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)
Deferred —
Deferred
Jul 22, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sumukh, Inc. liquor store license R-215-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Sumukh, Inc. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sprouts Farmers Market wine license R-214-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SFM, LLC d/b/a Sprouts Farmers Market #587 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-213-2025 — 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
Jul 22, 2025
Authorize PILOT payments for Grandiflora Foundation properties R-212-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Grandiflora Foundation, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2439 East Magnolia Avenue (Parcel ID: 082JN017) and 2436 East Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID: 082JN011), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-211-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $525,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Research Officers at seven Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend contract for CAT bus facility gate system R-210-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract Number C-23-0271 between the City of Knoxville and Stubblefield Construction, LLC, modifying the scope of the contract to include the purchase of a RFID Reader and TAG Software for the new gating system at the Knoxville Area Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility increasing the contract price by $47,850.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for urbanized area transit assistance R-209-2025 — 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 $7,107,130.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Year 2025, with a City match of $888,391.25. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for bus facilities capital assistance R-208-2025 — 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 in the amount of $756,148.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2025, with a City match of $94,519.00 for a total project amount of $945,186.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for bus facilities capital assistance R-207-2025 — 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 in the amount of $731,046.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2024, with a City match of $91,380.75 for a total project amount of $913,807.50. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for urbanized area transit assistance R-206-2025 — 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 $6,967,640.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Year 2024, with a City match of $870,955.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for electric buses R-205-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant a from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to provide funding in the amount of $7,168,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a state match of up to $896,000.00 and a City match of $896,000.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging infrastructure for fiscal year 2026. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend TDOT grant for electric bus charging infrastructure extension R-204-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to amend a grant agreement from the Tennessee Department of Transportation related to fiscal year 2021/2022 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Funds to extend the term of the agreement from September, 2025 to September, 2027 for Electric Bus Overhead In-Route Charging Infrastructure. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for LSTBG funding R-203-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from August, 2025 until August, 2027 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, which provides state match funding for the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG). (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-202-2025 — 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) for Fiscal Year 2018, with a City match of up to $30,734.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-201-2025 — 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) for Fiscal Year 2019, with a City match of up to $38,661.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for urbanized area transit R-200-2025 — 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 $184,015.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 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
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for urbanized area transit R-199-2025 — 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 in the amount of $240,758.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2017 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
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-198-2025 — 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, in the amount of $97,466.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2020, with a City match of up to $97,467.00 for capital improvement projects including bus and bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for electric buses R-197-2025 — 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 $798,001.00 to Knoxville Area Transit from Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant funds, with a City match of up to $798,001.00 for the replacement and expansion of fixed route electric buses and charging equipment. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for home repair R-196-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $385,260.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid for housing services R-195-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low-income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for design assistance R-194-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Conceptual Design and Technical Assistance for approximately seven community improvement projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with CAC for lead hazard control grant R-193-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $4,077,522.62 in U.S. Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Initiative grant funding, with a required $337,001.09 match, for lead-based paint identification and hazard control services approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,414,523.71. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with CAC for home repair program R-192-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $475,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with JMT for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II services R-191-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project in an amount not to exceed $1,223,187.31. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project R-190-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $17,686,117.07 for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute easement agreement for KUB Miller's Building encroachment R-189-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) Miller’s Building at 465 South Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of South Gay Street, Union Avenue, and an unnamed public alley. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute second easement agreement for 400 State Street apartments R-188-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Easement Agreement to allow proposed features of the apartments at 400 State Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of State Street. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Annex parcel at 2814 Dresser Road and approve plan of service A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, said parcel abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.56 acres and being known this day as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 003.00, with an address of 2814 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Annex parcel at 0 N Gallaher View Road and approve plan of service A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 46, City Block 46362 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, having an approximate calculated area of 0.54 acres, and being known this day as all of Tax Map 119, Insert L, Group A, Parcel 001.16, with an address of 0 N Gallaher View Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept insurance policy with Liberty Mutual R-185-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $759,568.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Motion to deny:Adopted 4-4-0-1
Split Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Motion to defer:Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Jul 22, 2025
Change base zoning classification to RN-3 O-91-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Reginald Bell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-U-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve one year plan amendment for density change O-90-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan from low to medium density residential O-89-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan from low to medium density residential O-89-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend zoning code to remove planned district designation at 2727 Tecoma Drive O-88-2025 — 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 property located at 2727 Tecoma Drive, Brian Pitcher, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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