Skip to content
CivicSeat City of Knoxville, Tennessee
Coverage How we know Sign in Join

City of Knoxville · City Council

Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · topic Schools Sign in to follow

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 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with VisionLED for SEL workshops R-153-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with VisionLED, LLC to provide social emotional learning workshops in the Project TLC areas, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Schools Item history →
Adopted 6-0-2-1
Dec 10, 2024
Authorize agreement with United Way for Community Schools Initiative R-336-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with United Way of Greater Knoxville, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 for a multifaceted Community Schools Initiative in 15 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville, which promotes community resources to achieve healthy communities.(Requested by Administration) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
Authorize amendment to MOU for fire truck donation to Fulton High School R-369-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville and the Knox County Board of Education authorizing the donation of a fire truck for use by Fulton High School for educational purposes.(Requested by Fleet Services and Knoxville Fire Department) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Authorize agreement with United Way for Community Schools Initiative R-314-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with United Way of Greater Knoxville, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 for a multifaceted Community Schools Initiative in 14 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville, which promotes community resources to achieve healthy communities.(Requested by Administration) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox Education Foundation for $225,000 for Community Schools R-294-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for the Community Schools initiative in 11 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Knox Education Foundation for Community Schools Initiative. R-273-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 for the Community Schools Initiative in 15 schools located within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to transfer property on Hannah Avenue to Emerald Charter Schools R-141-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property located on Hannah Avenue at Carrick Street to Emerald Charter Schools.(Requested by Finance Department) Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 11, 2020
Appropriate $1,550 to Knoxville Symphony for in-school performances O-117-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, and Testerman) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Brian K. Moran of the Knoxville Police Department R-118-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,776.54 per month to Brian K. Moran, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to James E. Gadd of the Knoxville Police Department R-119-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,800.75 per month to James E. Gadd, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to James R. Hagerman of the Knoxville General Government R-120-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $854.42 per month (defined benefit only) to James R. Hagerman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Michael W. Chase of the Knoxville Police Department R-121-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,278.32 per month to Michael W. Chase, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Robert C. Moyers of the Knoxville General Government R-122-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,002.98 per month (defined benefit only) to Robert C. Moyers, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Russell L. Richard of the Knoxville General Government R-123-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,441.71 per month to Russell L. Richard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Terry S. Alexander of the Knoxville General Government R-124-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $673.89 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry S. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Anthony C. Guida of the Knoxville Police Department R-125-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $423.28 per month to Anthony C. Guida, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership for community schools initiative O-66-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the community schools initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Testerman) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020 Appropriate $2000 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for software/repairs O-53-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward Vectorworks software updates and plotter repairs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020 Appropriate $821 and donate to Dogwood Elementary for playground O-54-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $821.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dogwood Elementary School to be utilized toward costs required to update and expand its playground.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020 Appropriate $700 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for park plan O-55-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Forest Heights Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward Forest Heights pocket park master plan development.(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 9, 2019
Appropriate $15,800 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership O-48-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools Initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, Wallace, and Stair) Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Apr 10, 2018
Appropriate $12,250.00 to Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools initiative O-49-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $12,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen, Wallace, and Saunders) Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $250.00 to Knoxville Symphony Society for school performances O-156-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville Schools. Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools Initiative R-186-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Great Schools Partnership to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for West High School choir O-61-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School to be utilized toward the purchase of sheet music and piano accompaniments for the choir.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $500 to Fountain City Elementary for picnic tables and benches O-54-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary school to be utilized toward picnic tables and park benches for school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $500 to Richard Yoakley School for community garden O-53-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Richard Yoakley School to be utilized toward a community garden on school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund to Gresham Middle School for chromebooks O-50-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of up to 25 chromebooks.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Holston Middle School robotics drones O-41-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Holston Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of drones for the robotics program.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017
Appropriate $750 for Gresham Middle School Chromebooks O-40-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of up to 25 Chromebooks.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Christenberry Elementary School field trip O-32-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Christenberry Elementary School to be utilized toward the cost of bus transportation for a field trip to the Museum of Appalachia. Schools Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits liquor license R-356-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $10,000 to Great Schools Partnership for community schools O-107-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward West View Elementary and Northwest Middle community schools.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $500 to Knoxville Symphony Society for in-school performances O-108-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $300 to Beaumont Magnet Academy for theater arts equipment O-109-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward equipment for a new theater arts class.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $500 to Bike Walk Tennessee for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-110-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $800 to Beck Cultural Exchange Center for AC unit O-111-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of an air-conditioning unit.(Requested by Councilmembers Stair and Saunders) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $250 to Ijams Nature Center for Meadow Lark Music Festival O-112-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Meadow Lark Music Festival.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-357-2016 — A Resolution to confirm nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $650 from Community Improvement Fund to West High School baseball boosters O-195-2015 — CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Ordinance No. O-195-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School toward the baseball boosters batting cage, capital project fund.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $500 for The Great Schools Partnership O-191-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to benefit ongoing community school initiatives at Christenberry Elementary Community School.(Requested by Council Member Campen) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014
Resolution honoring The Webb School of Knoxville's Lady Spartans basketball team. R-129-2014 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating The Webb School of Knoxville's Lady Spartans basketball team upon the occasion of its most recent State Championship.(Requested by Council) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Merchants Liquor Store license renewal. R-144-2014 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rajab LLC d/b/a Merchants Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 15, 2014 Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Sunnyview Primary School for new marquee. O-65-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sunnyview Primary School to be utilized toward the purchase of a new school marquee.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Stair, Saunders) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 15, 2014 Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,200 to Whittle Springs Middle School for academic event. O-66-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Whittle Springs Middle School to purchase certain materials and supplies, to benefit the annual academic event(s).(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Brown, Stair, Saunders) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 15, 2014 Emergency ordinance appropriating $440 to Mooreland Heights Elementary for Safety Patrol. O-67-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $440.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Mooreland Heights Elementary School to benefit the School's Safety Patrol Program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $150 from Community Improvement Fund to Mount Olive Christian Academies. O-76-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Mount Olive Christian Academies to be utilized toward benefit of the Garden of Discovery Learning Center Educational Institution.(Requested by Council Member Brown) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for Whittle Springs Middle School reading room O-74-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Whittle Springs Middle School to purchase certain new books and materials for the Reading Intervention Room.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Stair, Saunders) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for Belle Morris Elementary School playground O-73-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Belle Morris Elementary School to be utilized toward the purchase of new playground equipment.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for Bearden High School PTSO O-72-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Bearden High School, Parent Teacher Student Organization to be utilized toward the Project Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2012.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for South Doyle High School DECA Program O-69-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to South Doyle High School to benefit the School's DECA Program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for Pond Gap Elementary School teambuilding O-67-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Pond Gap Elementary School to purchase certain items for specific grade level Teambuilding Projects.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown, Saunders) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

Download all 32 as CSV (published minutes)