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Every recorded decision

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

90.4%

Unanimity rate — 6395 of 7074 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6395
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred327
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Jun 9, 2026
Appoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. R-152-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Fortner to serve as the Second District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Approve appointments to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-151-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointments of Markus Chady, Caryn Hawthorne and Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Confirm reappointment and appointments to Design Review Board. R-150-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Sorensen and appointment of Megan Hatcher Rhodes and Taylor Thompson to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Confirm reappointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee. R-149-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Approve minutes of May 26, 2026 regular meeting. Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Approve minutes of May 21, 2026 workshop meeting. Minutes of the May 21, 2026 Workshop
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Concord Liquor and Wine A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nidhiksh Liquor and Wine LLC. d/b/a Concord Liquor and Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City (Council District 5). (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #35 R-147-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #35 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 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Accept HIDTA grant for Police Department overtime R-146-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $109,000.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Accept grant for Fire Department PPE R-145-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Thompson Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 for specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Award Historic Preservation & Facade Improvement funds R-144-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $117,790.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, Inc., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 760 Stone Street (Parcel ID: 094DP005). (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve contract with Taylor's Lawn Service for Chilhowee Park R-143-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Knoxville and Taylor’s Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance at Chilhowee Park for the first 9 month term not to exceed $59,310.00 and for successive terms an annual amount not to exceed $82,020.00. (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 26, 2026
Approve agreement with SCU Bus Lines for transportation services R-142-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for an annual contract amount not to exceed $70,000.00 per year, plus approved annual escalation capped at 3.5% annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve agreement for Tazewell Pike Corridor Study R-141-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct the Tazewell Pike Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve agreement for 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-140-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,583,319.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Council Districts 3, 4, and 5) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve alcoholic beverage sales plan for multiuse stadium R-139-2026 — A Resolution approving the Facility geographic diagram and general plan for Boyd Sports, LLC and Boyd Property Development, LLC (“Boyd Sports”) for the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer around the multiuse stadium as it is defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102(30)(SSSSSSSSSS). (Council District 6) (Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appeal of Zoning Administrator's determination for CareCuts A Resolution approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton thereby overturning the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to uphold a determination by the Zoning Administrator that the CareCuts’ proposed services qualify as a religious land use and are exempt from the Zoning Code requirements for Special Use approval for the proposed use for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) Zoning District. Parcel ID 068NE01201. BZA File # BZA-26-0019. (Council District 5) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 26, 2026
Approve appeal for variances at 505 Woodlawn Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Mary Carter of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of variances to (1) decrease the minimum required interior side setback for a detached accessory structure from 5 ft. to 0.16 ft. per Article 10.3.A.5, and (2) increase the maximum allowed height for a detached accessory structure from 18' to 21'-4" per Article 10.3.A.4, in a RN-1 zoning district for property located at 505 Woodlawn Pike. RN-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. Parcel ID 109JC03001. BZA File # BZA-26-0018. (Council District 1) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 1119 Dutch Valley Drive to RN-3 O-49-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 2011-2013 Highland Ave to RN-7 O-48-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 1019 E. Emerald Ave to INST O-47-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-46-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-45-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 4601-4605 Western Ave to C-H-1 O-44-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Shawn Smith, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-S-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Western Ave property O-43-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Ave property O-42-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 0 Ailor Ave to I-H O-41-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave property O-40-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave O-39-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for Richmond Ave property to RN-2 O-38-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Ave property O-37-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Ave property O-36-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 2018 Flagler Road to RN-2 O-35-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 O-34-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property O-33-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property O-32-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Close unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-26-1-905 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 26, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor in age restricted venues O-31-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 26, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor in age restricted venues O-31-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 26, 2026
Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-30-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service for FY 2026-2027 O-29-2026 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appropriations ordinance for FY 2026-2027 O-28-2026 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 26, 2026
Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization R-148-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appoint Jonathan Wiesehuegel to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-137-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Wiesehuegel to serve as the First District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Adams) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Confirm reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-136-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve Minutes of May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve Minutes of May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings Minutes of the May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Dutch Valley Drive property to RN-3 4-C-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Highland Avenue property to RN-7 4-A-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST 4-I-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Western Avenue property to C-H-1 4-S-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Shawn Smith, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-S-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 12, 2026
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 12, 2026
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Ailor Avenue property to I-H 4-P-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Richmond Avenue property to RN-2 4-N-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Flagler Road property to RN-2 4-H-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 4-E-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in age-restricted venues An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 12, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in age-restricted venues An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 12, 2026
Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery Wine License R-135-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 1). (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant R-134-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Contracts for invasive species control services R-133-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts with Davey Resource Group, Inc., Forest Edge LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, and Invasive Plant Control, Inc to perform invasive species control services across the city for an annual amount not to exceed $80,000 among four contractors. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Subrecipient agreement for Tech Smart Knox Seniors program R-132-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000, from a State of TN grant for ‘Broadband Ready Communities’, to support the expansion of the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s Tech Smart Knox Seniors program. (Requested by Policy) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. for farmers market R-131-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. to operate a farmers market on Market Square in an annual amount of $25,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Extend contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company R-130-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment extending Contract C-21-0269 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for a period of ninety (90) days, with a price cap of $39,750.00, in order for City Purchasing and Knoxville Area Transit to complete the procurement process for a new bus tire source contract. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Submit 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-129-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the submission of the 2026-2027 (PY2026) Annual Action Plan to the Five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 12, 2026
Amend contract with Samsara, Inc. for brush pickup operations R-128-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc. to provide an additional 376 AVL licenses and equipment and to provide route planning functionality and 20 forward facing dash cameras to enhance brush pickup operations, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $207,400.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend contract for North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project R-127-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $51,615.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,845,846.91, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend contract for Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project R-126-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,380.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $652,988.50, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 2) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program O-27-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26 O-26-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Approve minutes of April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Approve minutes of April 23, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Workshop
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appropriate funds for annual Challenge Grant Award Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 28, 2026
Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Levy tax for General and Debt Service Funds FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 28, 2026
Levy tax for General and Debt Service Funds FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 28, 2026
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 28, 2026
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 25/26 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Apply for grant for public safety innovation R-124-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $50,000.00, with no required local match, from the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation to address forward-thinking innovation in public safety. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Withdraw FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant application A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant award in the amount of $750,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, with no required local match, to support the juvenile and criminal justice systems to address the needs of children and youth impacted by opioid use. (Requested by Police Department) This item was withdrawn earlier in the meeting – see Section 5-a.
Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Apr 28, 2026
Apply for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-123-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $156,082.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Request Mayor modify executive order for waste, fraud, abuse reporting R-122-2026 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Mayor Kincannon modify her executive order of February 15, 2025 relative to waste, fraud, and abuse reporting to insert the Internal Auditor to also be included as receiving a copy of all reports. (Requested by Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for W. Depot Avenue properties R-121-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue, 108 W. Depot Avenue, 0 W. Depot Avenue, and a portion of 300 W. Depot Avenue in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements R-120-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $125,958.00 from the Historic Preservation and Façade Improvement Program to 3517 Sutherland LLC, for improvements and/or preservation of property located at 3517 Sutherland Avenue (Parcel ID: 107 FE 026). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Award funds to William Blount Mansion Association for restoration R-119-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Governor William Blount Mansion Association for restoration of the William Blount Mansion located at 200 W. Hill Avenue (Parcel ID: 095 ID 010). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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