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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
Sep 15, 2026 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026 Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Aug 4, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025 Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 30, 2025 Adopted —
Sep 16, 2025 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025 Consent items for approval 11s — CONSENT ITEMS Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 29, 2025 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025 Approve Certificate of Compliance for EZ Stop #15 wine license R-96-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to EZ Stop Food Markets, Inc. d/b/a EZ Stop #15 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 1, 2025 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Frontier Package Store R-97-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to West Wind Holdings LLC d/b/a Frontier Package Store 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) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 1, 2025 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Liquor Vault R-98-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ruhi 4 LLC d/b/a Liquor Vault 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) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 1, 2025 Amend Ordinance O-120-2024 with corrected sum and attachment O-120-2024 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend O-120-2024, the caption of which is entitled "An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Knoxville appropriating $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment" so as to substitute a corrected sum and attachment in lieu of those set forth in Ordinance O-120-2024. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 1, 2025 Appropriate funds for community agencies and organizations O-27-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $26,875.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 1, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Corks Wine & Spirits license R-75-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to S Central Package, LLC d/b/a Corks Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Mar 4, 2025 Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-76-2025 — 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. Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Nov 26, 2024 Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024 Adopted —
Aug 6, 2024 Adopted —
Aug 6, 2024 Adopted —
Aug 6, 2024 Adopted —
Aug 6, 2024 Failed —
Failed
Aug 6, 2024 Adopted —
Aug 6, 2024 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 6, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 16, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Approve comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections. 11-i — A Resolution approving one comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 regarding 2018 International Residential Code. 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 regarding 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 regarding 2012 International Green Construction Code. 12-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 regarding 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. 12-d — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 regarding 2017 National Electrical Code. 12-e — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 regarding 2018 International Existing Building Code. 12-f — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 regarding 2018 International Building Code. 12-g — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 16, 2021 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021 Adopted 8-0-1-0
Feb 23, 2021 Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 1, 2020 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 25, 2020 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 2, 2016 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016 Reappoint Teressa Williams to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board R-82-2016 — A Resolution reappointing Teressa Williams to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Brown) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Mar 1, 2016 Appoint Mimi Meredith to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board R-83-2016 — A Resolution appointing Mimi Meredith to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Mar 1, 2016 Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 15/16 O-30-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 15/16.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Mar 1, 2016 Amend City Code re: stopping, standing, parking for valet services O-31-2016 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code relating to the stopping, standing, and parking of vehicles used for valet services within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Procedural Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Mar 1, 2016 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012 Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split

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