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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2026

90.5%

Unanimity rate — 6401 of 7072 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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unanimous6401
split442
failed91
deferred329
withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 2704 Sevier Ave from RN-2 to C-N on appeal 11-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Connolly Development Ventures LLC. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-N-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Sep 1, 2026	Appeal denial of One Year Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-m — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Deferred	—	Deferred
Jun 23, 2026	Approve appeal of variance denial for setback at 1503 Southgate Road A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Jun 23, 2026	Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
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	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
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	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	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
Mar 31, 2026	Amend East City Sector Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026	Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026	Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Mar 3, 2026	Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Mar 3, 2026	Overturn Planning Commission decision on special use application for 5200 Clinton Highway. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Deferred	7-2-0-0	Split Deferred
Jan 20, 2026	Award Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to community organizations A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to six community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)	Deferred	8-1-0-0	Split Deferred
Jan 20, 2026	Appeal of BZA decision reducing minimum townhouse lot width at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr. A Resolution approving an appeal by Leland C. Hume and the West Hills Community Association, of the approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, to decrease the minimum required lot width per townhouse dwelling unit from 20ft to 9.5ft per Article 4.3, Table 4-2, for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr., RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 106PA037. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jan 6, 2026	Postpone zoning change at 1137 Simpson St from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1137 Simpson Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dickerson, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jan 6, 2026	Postpone amendment to South City Sector Plan for 1137 Simpson St An Ordinance approving the request of Dickerson, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 1137 Simpson Street, leaving any and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred

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