Blount County, Tennessee

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and replat applications, including the Clyde Kidd Estate resubdivision and the Anderson Property lots. It will also consider replat proposals for the Charles Farmer, Spurgeon Property, and Whispering Winds Properties. In addition, the commission will review and discuss a County Commission resolution recommending regulation of data centers.

• Resubdivision of Lot 2 Clyde Kidd Estate – 4 new lots off Old Niles Ferry Road
• Anderson Property Lots 1‑5 – 5 lots along Old Niles Ferry Road
• Replat of Lots 1 and 2 Charles Farmer and Ann Farmer Property – 4 lots off Huffstetler Road
• Replat of Tracts 4‑6 Spurgeon Property – 2 lots along Sevierville Road and >5 acres remainder
• Review of resolution 26-06-022 recommending regulation of data centers

Technology (IT) Committee

The Blount County Technology (IT) Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive an update from the I.T. Department Director.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025
• I.T. Department Director update
• Setting of agenda and public input

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will vote on several budget increase resolutions, including an $8,000,000 agreement to purchase the Alcoa South Plant and a $5,000,000 right‑of‑way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension. Additional resolutions allocate funds for various departments, a federal opioid grant for a substance‑use treatment facility, and library repairs. The agenda also includes applications for a $1,575,000 school security officer grant and a $73,800 litter grant.

• Resolution 26-07-001: $8,000,000 purchase of Alcoa South Plant
• Resolution 26-07-002: $5,000,000 right‑of‑way for Pellissippi Parkway extension
• BCSO Grant Application: $1,575,000 for 21 school security officers ($75,000 each)
• BCSO Grant Application: $73,800 for FY27 litter grant
• Resolution 26-07-004: $465,375 federal opioid funds for Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility

• Budget Increase – Health Department
  $4,027
• BCSO School Security Officer Grant
  $1.6M
• Purchase of Alcoa South Plant
  $8.0M
• Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right of Way Acquisition
  $5.0M
• Budget Increase – Various Departments (Re-appropriations)
  $2.2M
• Budget Increase – Central Services (Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility)
  $465,375

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review several budget increases and adjustments, including funds for land acquisition and facility repairs. The body will also discuss grant applications for school security officers and litter control.

• Resolution No. 26-07-001: $8,000,000.00 budget increase for the purchase of Alcoa South Plant
• Resolution No. 26-07-002: $5,000,000.00 budget increase for Pellissippi Parkway extension right of way acquisition
• Resolution No. 26-07-003: $2,154,682.10 budget increase to re-appropriate funds for ongoing projects
• Resolution No. 26-07-004: $465,375.00 in Federal Opioid funds for a Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility
• BCSO Grant Application: $1,575,000.00 for 21 School Resource Officers

The committee approved several budget adjustments and grant applications for referral to the full Commission. These include funding for Pellissippi Parkway, various department reappropriations, and library repairs.

• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded $8,000,000.00 South Plant purchase resolution to Commission without recommendation (No second)
• Recommended $5,000,000.00 Pellissippi Parkway right of way acquisition to Commission (3-1)
• Recommended $2,154,682.10 in various department reappropriations to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $465,375.00 for Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $263,332.00 for Blount County Library maintenance to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $27,800.00 for library plumbing repairs to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $4,027.21 State DGA Grant for Health Department to Commission (4-0)

• Purchase of Alcoa South Plant — introduced
  $8.0M
• Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right of Way Acquisition — introduced
  $5.0M
• Re-appropriate funds from prior year for ongoing projects — introduced
  $2.2M
• Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility Funding — introduced
  $465,375

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission workshop will discuss several major budget increases, including an $8 million purchase of the Alcoa South Plant, a $5 million right-of-way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension, and over $2 million in reappropriations. Other items include grants for school security officers and funding for an opioid residential treatment facility. The workshop also considers appointments to boards and a resolution supporting a school board compensation increase equal to that of commissioners.

• Resolution 26-07-001: $8,000,000 budget increase for purchase of Alcoa South Plant via Industrial Development Board agreement
• Resolution 26-07-002: $5,000,000 budget increase for right-of-way acquisition for Pellissippi Parkway extension
• Resolution 26-07-003: $2,154,682.10 reappropriation of prior year funds for ongoing projects
• BCSO grant application: $1,575,000 for 21 school security officers at $75,000 each, no matching funds
• Resolution 26-07-004: $465,375 budget increase for Blount County Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility using federal opioid funds

The commission voted 12‑3 to forward Resolution No. 26‑07‑001, an $8,000,000 budget increase for debt service and the general fund to purchase the Alcoa South Plant. It also approved a $73,800 litter‑grant application, a $27,800 library repair appropriation, and a $4,027.21 health‑department grant, each with unanimous support. The meeting minutes and agenda were approved unanimously, and the general consent calendar was adopted.

• Forwarded Resolution No. 26‑07‑001, $8,000,000 budget increase for debt service and general fund (Yes 12, No 3, Absent 5, Abstain 1)
• Approved BCSO Grant Application – $73,800 litter grant (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑07‑006, $27,800 library fund for Learning Lab repairs (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑07‑007, $4,027.21 health department grant (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved June 11, 2026 commission workshop minutes (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved general consent calendar (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved agenda setting with revisions (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved budget consent calendar items (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee will review updates regarding a VA outpatient clinic coming to Maryville in 2027 and new legislation expanding interment eligibility at Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2027 VA COLA projected increase and the Take Care of America's Veterans Act.

• VA Outpatient Clinic coming to Maryville in 2027
• Legislation expanding eligibility for interment in TN State Veterans Cemeteries
• The Take Care of America's Veterans Act regarding sleep apnea and tinnitus
• 2027 VA COLA projected increase
• Tennessee Veterans Connect

Public Services Committee

The committee is meeting to call to order, approve draft minutes from April 7, 2026, and hear public comment. The main agenda items are three old business items listed as addresses: 2025 Morganton Road, 621 Cusick, and 1120 Chula Vista. No further details on these items are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 7, 2026
• Old business item: 2025 Morganton Road
• Old business item: 621 Cusick
• Old business item: 1120 Chula Vista

• 2025 Morganton Road
  2025 Morganton Road
• 621 Cusick
  621 Cusick
• 1120 Chula Vista
  1120 Chula Vista

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two special exception requests tabled from the June 4 meeting, both for multifamily developments at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy and 3652 US 411S in Maryville. The board will also vote on approving draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special exception for multifamily at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville (map 056 parcel 046.01) – tabled from June 4
• Special exception for multifamily at 3652 US 411S, Maryville (map 090 parcels 018.00, 019.01, 019.02) – tabled from June 4
• Approval of draft minutes from the June 4, 2026 BZA meeting
• No variance requests or appeals on the agenda

• Multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy — tabled
  S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville
• Multifamily development at 3652 US 411S — tabled
  3652 US 411S, Maryville

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will review a site plan for a mobile home community addition and several subdivision plats. The body will also consider a renewal for a major subdivision preliminary plat.

• Site plan review for Stone Creek Mobile Home Community addition at 170 Armona Rd
• Renewal of Preliminary Plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase IV (149 residential lots) off Best Road
• Resubdivision of the Rosemary Crowe Property (5 lots) off Montvale Road
• Patton Property Subdivision (4 lots) off Lanier Road
• Preferred Homes Property (3 lots) off Pleasant Hill Road

• Stone Creek Mobile Home Community addition
  170 Armona Rd, Maryville, TN
• Manor in the Foothills Phase IV Preliminary Plat
  Best Road · 149 units
• Resubdivision of the Rosemary Crowe Property
  Montvale Road · 5 units
• Patton Property Subdivision Lots 1-4
  Lanier Road · 4 units
• Preferred Homes Property Lots 1-3
  Pleasant Hill Road · 3 units

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider a $4 million interfund loan and a $1.66 million budget increase to correct errors in the 2025-26 budget. The body is also set to approve the FY 26-27 tax rate and appropriation resolutions.

• FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution
• FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution
• Interfund loan of $4,000,000.00
• Budget increase of $1,657,653.98
• Stormwater quality management criteria

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple budget increases for infrastructure, education, and public services. Additionally, the board adopted the FY 26-27 Tax Rate and Appropriation resolutions.

• Approved $249,740.00 for Dark Island swinging bridge repairs (19-0)
• Approved $145,000.00 to reclassify Heritage Middle School roof design fees (19-0)
• Approved $85,024.00 for a new Public Defender position (19-0)
• Approved $68,635.00 for a secure entrance at Friendsville Elementary School (19-0)
• Approved $49,400.00 for flooring improvements at WBHS and HHS (19-0)
• Approved $32,680.00 for an ECCA guard shack and utilities (19-0)
• Approved $215,462.62 for GSMNP interlocal agreement (19-0)
• Adopted FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution (19-0)

• Budget Increase - Highway Capital - Dark Island Swinging Bridge — approved
  Townsend · $249,740
• Budget Increase - Education Capital - Heritage Middle School Roof — approved
  $145,000

Audit Committee

The Blount County Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review the Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025.

• Approval of May 15, 2025 Audit Committee minutes
• Review of Blount County Annual Financial Report for FY25
• Setting of the next Audit Committee meeting date

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including tax rates, appropriations, and capital outlay plans. The committee will review resolutions for the tax levy, appropriations, and capital expenditures before adjourning.

• Public hearing on FY 26-27 Budget
• FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution
• FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution
• FY 26-27 Capital Outlay Resolution
• Capital Plan FY26.27

The Budget Committee reviewed the proposed FY 26-27 budget during a public hearing. The committee voted unanimously to forward the tax rate, appropriation, and capital outlay resolutions to the full Commission with favorable recommendations.

• Forwarded FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded FY 26-27 Capital Outlay Resolution to full Commission (5-0)

• FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution — introduced
• FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution — introduced
• FY 26-27 Capital Outlay Resolution — introduced

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will vote on several budget increase resolutions, including a $5,000,000 debt service increase for a right‑of‑way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension and a $4,000,000 interfund loan to the ARPA Fund. Additional items include funding for highway signal upgrades, school fire alarm replacement, and a three‑year commercial appraisal software contract for the Property Assessor. The committee will also consider resolutions related to the FY 26‑27 tax levy, appropriation, and a hazardous‑duty supplemental benefit study for public safety officers.

• $5,000,000 debt service increase for Pellissippi Parkway right‑of‑way acquisition (Resolution 26-06-004)
• $4,000,000 interfund loan from Debt Service Fund to ARPA Fund (Resolution 26-06-005)
• $648,846.78 highway capital funds to upgrade four county signalized intersections (Resolution 26-06-008)
• $265,500 education capital funds to replace fire alarm system at Mary Blount Elementary School (Resolution 26-06-009)
• Three‑year contract request with TREPP, Inc. for commercial appraisals and appeals software (Resolution 26-06-021)

The Budget Committee approved multiple funding resolutions for schools, roads, and public safety. One $5 million resolution regarding the Pellissippi Parkway extension was postponed for one month.

• Postponed $5M Pellissippi Parkway right of way acquisition (3-2)
• Forwarded $4M interfund loan to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $1.65M budget increase for various departments to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $1.34M for Tennessee State Grant Summer School Program to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $648,846.78 for signalized intersection upgrades to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $265,500 for Mary Blount Elementary fire alarm replacement to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $249,740 for Dark Island swinging bridge repair to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $145,000 for Heritage Middle School roof design fees to full Commission (5-0)

• Budget Increase - Debt Service (Pellissippi Parkway extension right of way acquisition) — deferred
  $5.0M
• Interfund Loan - Debt Service to ARPA Fund — approved
  $4.0M
• Budget Increase - Various Departments — approved
  $1.7M
• Budget Increase - General Purpose School Fund (Summer School Program) — approved
  $1.3M
• Budget Increase - Highway Capital (Intersection Upgrades) — approved
  $648,847
• Budget Increase - Education Capital (MBES Fire Alarm) — approved
  Mary Blount Elementary School · $265,500
• Budget Increase - Highway Capital (Dark Island Swinging Bridge) — approved
  Townsend · $249,740
• Budget Increase - Education Capital (HMS Roof Design Fees) — approved
  Heritage Middle School · $145,000

Commission Workshop

The Commission Workshop is discussing the proposed FY 26-27 tax rate, appropriation, and capital outlay resolutions. The body is also reviewing several budget increases for school facilities, road repairs, and a new public defender position.

• FY 26-27 Tax Rate, Appropriation, and Capital Outlay Resolutions
• Resolution No. 26-06-005: $4,000,000.00 interfund loan from Debt Service Fund to ARPA Fund
• Resolution No. 26-06-010: $249,740.00 for Dark Island swinging bridge repairs in Townsend
• Resolution No. 26-06-013: Establishing Stormwater Quality Management Criteria in urbanized areas
• Resolution No. 26-06-022: Regulation of Data Centers and Crypto Currency Mining

The Commission workshop reviewed multiple budget increases and transfers. These items were forwarded to the full commission with favorable recommendations from the Budget Committee.

• Forwarded May 14, 2026 Workshop Minutes to full commission (16-0)
• Forwarded General Consent Calendar to full commission (16-0)
• Forwarded $249,740.00 highway capital budget increase for Dark Island bridge to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $145,000.00 education capital budget increase for Heritage Middle School roof to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $85,024.00 public defender budget increase to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $68,635.00 education capital budget increase for Friendsville Elementary secure entrance to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $49,400.00 education capital budget increase for WBHS and HHS flooring to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $32,680.00 education capital budget increase for ECCA guard shack to full commission (5-0)

• Budget Increase - Highway Capital - Dark Island Swinging Bridge — introduced
  Dark Island, Townsend · $249,740
• Budget Increase - Education Capital - Heritage Middle School Roof — introduced
  Heritage Middle School · $145,000

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan. This plan was prepared by Inspire Placemaking Collective and previously adopted and amended by the Blount County Regional Planning Commission.

• Public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan prepared by Inspire Placemaking Collective

The Board of Commissioners conducted a Zoning Public Hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan prepared by Inspire Placemaking Collective. Three citizens spoke during the proceedings. No formal vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Comprehensive Plan — null

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Blount County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on two requests for special exceptions to allow multifamily development. No variances or appeals are on the agenda.

• Special exception for multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville (map 056 parcel 046.01)
• Special exception for multifamily development at 3652 US 411S, Maryville (map 090 parcels 018.00, 019.01, and 019.02)

The Board of Zoning Appeals tabled special exception requests for multifamily developments at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy and 3652 US 411S. Both motions to approve or deny the projects failed to reach a required unanimous vote, resulting in the items being postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy (3-0)
• Tabled multifamily development at 3652 US 411S (3-0)

• Special exception for multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy — tabled
  S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville
• Special exception for multifamily development at 3652 US 411S — tabled
  3652 US 411S, Maryville

Public Services Committee

The Blount County Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The agenda listed old‑business items for 2025 Morganton Road, 621 Cusick, and 1120 Chula Vista, but none were acted upon.

• Old business – 2025 Morganton Road
• Old business – 621 Cusick
• Old business – 1120 Chula Vista

Animal Center Advisory Board

The Blount County Animal Center Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: setting the agenda, approving minutes from December 2025, and hearing a staff report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025 meeting
• Report from Blount County Animal Center staff

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for a development at Morganton Road and William Blount Drive, including traffic and landscape studies. They will also vote on final plats for Paige's Place Subdivision (Lots 34R-1–34R-4) and Ridge Meadows (Lots 3-5), plus a preliminary and final plat for Mike Raines Property (Lots 1-3). No public hearings are scheduled.

• Site plan review at Morganton Road/William Blount Drive (map 067, parcel 111.03) with traffic study and landscape buffer
• Final plat for Paige’s Place Subdivision Lots 34R-1–34R-4 off Willow Pond Drive, 4 lots with common driveway
• Final plat for Ridge Meadows Lots 3-5 off Ridge Road, 3 lots with common driveway
• Preliminary and final plat for Mike Raines Property Lots 1-3 off Maple Lane, 3 lots plus remainder >5 acres

The commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting by a 9‑0 vote. They approved the site plan for the multifamily development at Morganton Road/William Blount Drive, moving the buffer to Morganton Road, with a 9‑0 vote and one commissioner absent. The commission also approved the final plats for Paige’s Place subdivision on Willow Pond Drive, Ridge Meadows subdivision on Ridge Road, and the Mike Raines property on Maple Lane, each by a 10‑0 vote with one commissioner absent.

• Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (9-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Morganton Road multifamily site plan with amended buffer (9-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Paige’s Place Subdivision final plat, subject to outstanding items (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ridge Meadows Lots 3‑5 Subdivision final plat, subject to outstanding items (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Mike Raines Property Lots 1‑3 report with conditions (10-0, 1 absent)

• Multifamily development at Morganton Road/William Blount Drive — approved
  Morganton Road/William Blount Drive Maryville, TN (map 067,
• Paige’s Place Subdivision Lots 34R-1 – 34R-4 — approved
  Willow Pond Drive · 4 units
• Ridge Meadows Lots 3-5 Subdivision — approved
  Ridge Road · 3 units
• Mike Raines Property Lots 1-3 — approved
  Maple Lane · 3 units · 5 ac

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider the final resolutions for the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including tax levies and appropriations, alongside several capital projects for schools and the animal center. The meeting also includes the confirmation of a building commissioner and a rezoning request.

• FY26-27 Tax Levy Resolution
• Appropriation Resolution for FY26-27
• Friendsville Elementary School roof and brick repair ($1.8M)
• Heritage High School and William Blount High School track renovation ($1.77M)
• Animal Center design fees ($153,500)

The commissioners adopted a series of budget resolutions, including a $1,803,400 increase for Friendsville Elementary roof and brick repairs, $1,768,100 for track renovations at Heritage and William Blount high schools, $725,000 for a transportation fund transfer, $186,875 for inmate medical claims, $153,500 for animal‑center design fees, $74,600 for a tutoring grant, $46,078 for a Heritage Middle School roof change order, and a $362 contract for library marketing services. All motions passed unanimously with 15 votes in favor and no opposition.

• Approved $1,803,400 education capital increase for Friendsville Elementary roof & brick (15-0)
• Approved $1,768,100 education capital increase for Heritage & William Blount high school track renovations (15-0)
• Approved $725,000 general‑purpose school fund transfer for vehicle‑owner contracts (15-0)
• Approved $186,875 budget increase for BCSO inmate medical claim payments (15-0)
• Approved $153,500 budget increase for Animal Center design fees (15-0)
• Approved $74,600 budget transfer for TN Tutoring Innovation Grant supplies (15-0)
• Approved $46,078 education capital increase for Heritage Middle School roof change order (15-0)
• Approved $362 library contract with Springshare for marketing automation (15-0)

• Budget Increase - Library - Springshare Multiyear Contract — approved
  $362

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review several budget increases and transfers for school repairs, law enforcement, and infrastructure. The body will also discuss the tax rate, appropriation, and capital outlay resolutions for fiscal year 2026-27.

• Resolution 26-05-001: $5,000,000.00 budget increase for Pellissippi Parkway extension
• Resolution 26-05-002: $1,803,400.00 for Friendsville Elementary School roof and brick repair
• Resolution 26-05-003: $1,768,100.00 for track renovations at Heritage and William Blount High Schools
• Resolution 26-05-005: $186,875.00 for prior year BCSO inmate medical claims
• Resolution 26-05-006: $153,500.00 for Animal Center addition and renovation design fees

The Budget Committee approved the April 9 minutes and unanimously forwarded several budget resolutions to the full commission with a favorable recommendation. Items included education capital for Friendsville Elementary, track renovations at Heritage and William Blount high schools, a transportation fund transfer, inmate medical claim funding, design fees for the Animal Center, and a TN Tutoring Innovation Grant. The FY 26‑27 tax levy resolution was also sent to the commission with a favorable recommendation.

• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Forwarded Friendsville Elementary roof & brick repair $1,803,400 resolution (5‑0)
• Forwarded Heritage and William Blount high school track renovation $1,768,100 resolution (5‑0)
• Forwarded $725,000 transportation fund transfer resolution (5‑0)
• Forwarded $186,875 BCSO inmate medical claims resolution (5‑0)
• Forwarded $153,500 Animal Center design fee resolution (5‑0)
• Forwarded $74,600 TN Tutoring Innovation Grant resolution (5‑0)
• Forwarded FY 26‑27 tax levy resolution with favorable recommendation (5‑0)

• Budget Increase – Education Capital - Friendsville Elementary School Roof and Brick — approved
  Friendsville Elementary School · $1.8M
• Budget Increase – Education Capital - WBHS & HHS Track Renovation — approved
  Heritage High School and William Blount High School · $1.8M
• Budget Transfer – General Purpose School Fund - Transportation Transfer — approved
  $725,000
• Budget Increase - BCSO - Prior Year Inmate Medical Claims — approved
  $186,875
• Budget Increase - General Admin Projects - Animal Center Design Fee — approved
  Animal Center · $153,500

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider amending the zoning map for a portion of a tract of land. The request is to change the zoning from Rural District 1 (R-1) to Rural Arterial Commercial District (RAC).

• Zoning map amendment from R-1 to RAC for 3.758 acres of a 5.069 acre tract at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy (Tax map 060, parcel 182.16)

A public hearing was held to consider amending the zoning map for 4750 E Lamar Alexander Parkway from Rural District 1 to Rural Arterial Commercial. Two citizens spoke, and the hearing was closed. No vote or formal decision was documented in the minutes.

• Amend Zoning Map for 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy — null
  4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Blount County, TN · 3.758 ac

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission Workshop will consider several budget increases and transfers, including $1.8 million for Friendsville Elementary roof and brick repairs, $1.77 million for high school track renovations, and a zoning amendment from R-1 to RAC on a 3.758-acre parcel at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy. Other items include a budget increase of $186,875 for inmate medical claims, $153,500 for Animal Center design fees, and the appointment of Thomas Lloyd as Building Commissioner. These items are discussed at the workshop before being voted on at a future full commission meeting.

• $1,803,400 budget increase for Friendsville Elementary roof and brick replacement
• $1,768,100 budget increase for track renovations at Heritage High School and William Blount High School
• Zoning public hearing: 3.758 acres at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy from R-1 to RAC
• $186,875 budget increase for BCSO prior-year inmate medical claims
• $153,500 budget increase for Animal Center design fees

The commission set its agenda and approved the April 19 workshop minutes. It forwarded both the General Consent Calendar and the Budget Consent Calendar to the full commission. Five budget resolutions were approved unanimously, including a $186,875 increase for inmate medical claims and a $153,500 increase for Animal Center design fees.

• Set agenda (13-0)
• Approve April 19 workshop minutes (13-0)
• Forward General Consent Calendar to full commission (13-0)
• Forward Budget Consent Calendar to full commission (13-0)
• Approve Resolution 26-05-005: $186,875 budget increase for inmate medical claims (13-0)
• Approve Resolution 26-05-006: $153,500 budget increase for Animal Center design fees (13-0)
• Approve Resolution 26-05-007: $74,600 budget transfer for TN Tutoring Innovation Grant (13-0)
• Approve Resolution 26-05-008: $46,078 education capital increase for Heritage Middle School roof change (13-0)

• FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution — introduced
• FY26-27 Appropriation Resolution — introduced
• FY26-27 Capital Outlay Resolution — introduced

Board of Zoning Appeals

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 7, 2026, hear public comment, and discuss three old business items: 2025 Morganton Road, 621 Cusick, and 1120 Chula Vista. No details on these items or any new business are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 Morganton Road (old business)
• Discussion of 621 Cusick (old business)
• Discussion of 1120 Chula Vista (old business)
• Approval of draft minutes from April 7, 2026

Education Committee

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will meet to review a site plan for a spec building. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from March 26, 2026.

• Site plan review for office/commercial spec building at 2811 2710 US 411S/Cedar Lawn Blvd, Maryville, TN (map 078, parcel 065.00)

The Planning Commission approved the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes with a vote of 6‑0‑1 (yes‑no‑abstain) and four members absent. It also approved the site plan for the office/commercial building at 2811‑2710 US‑411S/Cedar Lawn Blvd in Maryville, subject to permitting, with a vote of 6‑0, one commissioner did not vote, and four were absent.

• Approved March 26, 2026 minutes (yes 6, no 0, abstain 1, 4 absent)
• Approved site plan for 2811‑2710 US‑411S/Cedar Lawn Blvd (yes 6, no 0, did not vote 1, 4 absent)

• Office/commercial spec building — approved
  2811 2710 US 411S/Cedar Lawn Blvd, Maryville, TN

Insurance Committee

Human Resources Committee

Technology (IT) Committee

The IT Committee unanimously set the meeting agenda (7-0 vote). It also approved the minutes from the July 25, 2025 meeting with a 7-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda set (7-0)
• Minutes of July 25, 2025 approved (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing request for the Regional Comprehensive Plan, as well as multiple budget items including grant applications, fund transfers, and capital improvements. The agenda also includes proclamations for high-scoring ACT seniors and reappointments to the Board of Equalization.

• Request for public hearing on June 11, 2026 for the Regional Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution No. 26-04-003: $100,000 to replace treads and landings in Courthouse stairwells
• Resolution No. 26-04-004: $73,284.85 for sewer line relocation at Wildwood Bridge
• BCSO grant applications: $120,000 for patrol overtime and $24,000 for Network Coordinator from THSO
• Resolution No. 26-04-006: Authorize actuarial study for TCRS supplemental bridge benefit

The commission unanimously adopted the agenda and general consent calendar. It approved several budget resolutions and grant applications, including a $120,000 BCSO overtime grant, funding for courthouse HVAC, stairwell repairs, and sewer relocation. The board also confirmed reappointments to the Board of Equalization and elected notaries. All votes were recorded as unanimous or near‑unanimous.

• Approved $120,000 BCSO THSO overtime grant (21-0)
• Approved $24,000 THSO Network Coordinator grant (21-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-04-001, $14,529.72 courthouse HVAC replacement (21-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-04-003, $100,000 courthouse stairwell repairs (20-1)
• Adopted Resolution 26-04-004, $73,284.85 Wildwood sewer relocation (20-1)
• Approved $144,082.92 budget transfer for Innovative School Model Grant (21-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to the Board of Equalization (20-0, 1 abstain)
• Elected notaries (vote not recorded)

• Resolution No. 26-04-019, Requesting the Budget Committee to Prepare a Budget with a Tax Rate Based on the Certified Rat — introduced

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission Workshop will set the agenda for the upcoming full commission meeting, including consent calendars and budget items. Notable actions include a request to schedule a public hearing on the Regional Comprehensive Plan and several budget increases for courthouse HVAC replacement, stairwell treads, Wildwood Bridge sewer relocation, and school grants. The workshop also includes proclamations for high school ACT scores and approval of bonds, oaths, and notaries.

• Request for public hearing (minimum 30-day notice) on the Regional Comprehensive Plan
• Budget increase of $14,529.72 for courthouse HVAC unit replacement
• Budget increase of $100,000 for courthouse stairwell treads and landings
• Budget increase of $73,284.85 for Wildwood Bridge sewer line relocation rock breaking
• Budget transfer of $144,082.92 for Innovative School Model Grant and $68,000 for Public School Security Grant

The commission voted to appropriate $14,529.72 from general county capital funds to replace the HVAC unit at the courthouse. The motion passed with 14 votes in favor and none against. All other listed budget items were also forwarded to the full commission with similar unanimous approvals.

• Approved $14,529.72 HVAC replacement for courthouse (14-0)
• Approved $144,082.92 school budget transfer for Innovative School Model Grant (14-0)
• Approved $100,000.00 stairwell repair budget increase for courthouse (13-1)
• Approved $73,284.85 highway budget increase for Wildwood Bridge sewer relocation (14-0)
• Approved $68,000.00 school budget transfer for Public School Security Grant (14-0)
• Authorized actuarial study for TCRS bridge benefit (vote not listed, forwarded)
• Approved BCSO Justice Assistant Grant of $19,216.00 (vote not listed, forwarded)
• Forwarded General Consent Calendar to full commission (14-0)

Budget Committee

The Blount County Budget Committee will consider several budget increases and transfers, including $144,082 for the Innovative School Model Grant and $100,000 for replacing courthouse stairway treads. They will also discuss three law-enforcement grant applications from the Blount County Sheriff's Office totaling $163,216. Financial reports for March 2026 are presented for information only.

• Resolution 26-04-002: Transfer $144,082.92 within schools budget for Innovative School Model Grant
• Resolution 26-04-003: Increase General Admin Projects by $100,000 for courthouse stairwell repairs
• Resolution 26-04-004: Increase Highway budget by $73,284.85 for rock removal at Wildwood Bridge sewer relocation
• BCSO grant application: $120,000 from THSO for patrol overtime, no matching funds required
• BCSO grant application: $19,216 from Justice Assistance Grant for law enforcement equipment

The committee approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It then forwarded six budget resolutions—including HVAC replacement, school grant transfers, stairwell repairs, sewer relocation, school security grant, and a TCRS bridge study—to the full commission with favorable recommendations, each passing 5‑0. The committee also recommended three BCSO grant applications for police and safety funding, all unanimously approved.

• Approved March 12, 2026 Budget Committee minutes (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-04-001 (Courthouse HVAC replacement) to full commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-04-002 (Innovative School Model Grant transfer) to full commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-04-003 (Courthouse stairwell retread) to full commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-04-004 (Wildwood sewer line relocation) to full commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-04-005 (Public School Security Grant transfer) to full commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-04-006 (TCRS bridge benefit actuarial study) to full commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded three BCSO grant applications (THSO patrol $120k, THSO network $24k, JAG $19,216) to full commission with favorable recommendation (5-0)

• Budget Increase - General Admin. Projects (Courthouse HVAC) — introduced
  Blount County Courthouse · $14,530
• Budget Transfer - Schools (Innovative School Model Grant) — introduced
  $144,083
• Budget Increase - General Admin. Projects (Courthouse Stairwells) — introduced
  Blount County Courthouse · $100,000
• Budget Increase - Highway (Wildwood Bridge Sewer Relocation) — introduced
  Wildwood Bridge · $73,285
• Budget Transfer - Schools (Public School Security Grant) — introduced
  $68,000
• BCSO Grant Application - THSO Patrol Overtime — introduced
  $120,000

Veterans Affairs Committee

The Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss the upcoming VA outpatient clinic in Maryville (2027), reappointment of committee members, and mourn the passing of former VSO Charles Staley. Also on the agenda are the 2026/2027 budget hearings, HonorAir Knoxville Flight #38, and the United Veterans Memorial Day program.

• VA Outpatient Clinic coming to Maryville in 2027 (old business)
• Former Blount County VSO Charles Staley passed away (new business)
• 2026/2027 Budget Hearings (new business)
• HonorAir Knoxville Flight #38 (new business)
• United Veterans of Blount County Memorial Day program (new business)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss undeliverable letters and consider two properties: 2025 Morganton Road (old business) and 621 Cusick Road (new business). No votes or decisions are specified; items are listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of undeliverable letters
• Old business: 2025 Morganton Road
• New business: 621 Cusick Road

The Public Services Committee approved the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The committee also decided to send a letter to the owner of 621 Cusick Road regarding property complaints. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 3, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Letter to be sent to 621 Cusick Road property owner

Board of Zoning Appeals

Education Committee

The Blount County Education Committee will conduct roll call and set the agenda. It will approve the minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. The committee will hear a report from the school principal, district reports, and a Blount County School Board report. It will also set the next meeting for September 29, 2026, with the location to be announced.

• Approval of March 3, 2026 Education Committee minutes
• Report from the school principal
• School district reports
• Blount County School Board report
• Scheduling of next meeting for September 29, 2026 (location TBD)

The committee voted to set its agenda for the meeting, with all members voting aye in a voice vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2026 Education Committee meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Agenda set (unanimous voice vote)
• March 3, 2026 minutes approved (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will vote on preliminary plats for three subdivisions, including a 38-lot major subdivision off Johnson Road and Wildwood Road. Two minor subdivisions of three lots each are also up for approval. The commission will also elect officers for the upcoming term. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Johnson Acres Subdivision Lots 3-41 (Shore Land Company) – 38 residential lots off Johnson Road and Wildwood Road, with a new county road section and common driveway
• Gail Huffstetler Property – 3 lots off Huffstetler Road and Mint Road
• Tantum Property Subdivision – 3 lots off Wilkinson Pike, two along the county road and one via shared easement
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting unanimously (8‑0). It approved the Johnson Acres Subdivision preliminary plat for lots 3‑41, subject to outstanding items, with a 7‑1 vote. It also approved the Gail Huffstetler Property and Tantum Property subdivision plats (both preliminary and final) unanimously. Commissioners elected Darrell Tipton as chairman, Tom Hodge as vice‑chairman, and appointed Thomas Lloyd and Doug Hancock as secretaries, each vote 8‑0.

• Approved February 26, 2026 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved Johnson Acres Subdivision Lots 3‑41 preliminary plat, subject to conditions (7‑1)
• Approved Gail Huffstetler Property Lots 1‑3 preliminary and final plat (8‑0)
• Approved Tantum Property Lots 1‑3 preliminary and final plat (8‑0)
• Elected Darrell Tipton as Chairman and Tom Hodge as Vice Chairman (8‑0)
• Appointed Thomas Lloyd and Doug Hancock as Secretaries (8‑0)

• Johnson Acres Subdivision Lots 3-41 — approved
  off Johnson Road and Wildwood Road · 38 units
• Gail Huffstetler Property — approved
  off Huffstetler Road and Mint Road · 3 units
• Tantum Property Subdivision Lots 1-3 — approved
  off Wilkinson Pike · 3 units

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several budget increases for schools and the library, as well as a significant grant for opioid abatement. The body will also consider appointments to the Blount Memorial Foundation and Veterans Affairs Committee.

• Grant for Helen Ross McNabb Center for up to $2,500,000.00 annually for three years
• Budget increase of $261,456.96 for kitchen equipment at Heritage High, William Blount 9th Grade Academy, Montvale and Walland Elementary
• Budget increase of $86,525.46 for 21 network devices for schools
• Budget increase of $23,632.72 for a multi-year BIBLIOTHECA contract for library book sorter maintenance
• Proposed zoning map amendment from R-1 to RAC for 3.758 acres at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy

The board set the agenda, adopted the general consent calendar, and approved routine items including notary elections and a cooperative purchasing resolution. It approved a $2,500,000 annual grant for the Helen Ross McNabb Center opioid abatement program, as well as budget increases of $261,456.96 for school kitchen equipment, $86,525.46 for school network devices, and $23,632.72 for a library multiyear contract. The commission also approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Louisville, confirmed a zoning hearing for May 14, 2026, and confirmed appointments to the Blount Memorial Foundation board and the Veterans Affairs Committee.

• Approved $2,500,000 opioid abatement grant for Helen Ross McNabb Center (19-0)
• Approved $261,456.96 school kitchen equipment budget increase (19-0)
• Approved $86,525.46 school network devices budget increase (19-0)
• Approved $23,632.72 library multiyear contract (19-0)
• Adopted cooperative purchasing resolution (18-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Louisville (19-0)
• County notaries elected (unanimous)
• Scheduled zoning hearing for May 14, 2026 (18-0, 1 abstain)

• Budget Increase - Library (BIBLIOTHECA multi-year contract) — approved
  $23,633

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission Workshop is reviewing several budget increases for schools and the library, as well as a grant for the Helen Ross McNabb Center. The body is also discussing a zoning change on E Lamar Alexander Pkwy and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Louisville.

• Grant request for Helen Ross McNabb Center for up to $2,500,000 annually for three years
• Budget increase of $261,456.96 for kitchen equipment at Heritage High, William Blount 9th Grade Academy, Montvale and Walland Elementary
• Budget increase of $86,525.46 for 21 school network devices
• Budget increase of $23,632.72 for a BIBLIOTHECA book sorter maintenance contract
• Proposed zoning change from R-1 to RAC for 3.758 acres at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy

The commission set the agenda, approved the February 12, 2026 minutes, and moved several budget items—including network devices for schools, a library contract, and a $261,456.96 school equipment upgrade—to the full commission. It also approved a $2.5 million three‑year grant for the Helen Ross McNabb Center, appointed Heather Martin to the Blount Memorial Foundation board and four members to the Veterans Affairs Committee, and authorized cooperative purchasing agreements.

• Set agenda (16-0)
• Approve February 12, 2026 minutes (16-0)
• Forward Budget Consent Calendar to full commission (16-0)
• Approve Resolution 26-03-002: $86,525.46 for school network devices (16-0)
• Approve Resolution 26-03-003: $23,632.72 library multi‑year contract (16-0)
• Approve Resolution 26-03-001: $261,456.96 for school kitchen equipment upgrades (16-0)
• Approve $2,500,000 annual grant for Helen Ross McNabb Center (16-0)
• Appoint Heather Martin to Blount Memorial Foundation board (16-0)

• Budget Increase – Schools - Network Devices — introduced
  $86,525

Budget Committee

The Blount County Budget Committee will review budget increases for school kitchen equipment, network devices, and a library maintenance contract, as well as a potential opioid abatement grant for the Helen Ross McNabb Center.

• Budget increase of $261,456.96 for school kitchen equipment
• Budget increase of $86,525.46 for school network devices
• Budget increase of $23,632.72 for library book sorter maintenance
• Consideration of up to $2.5M in opioid abatement grants for Helen Ross McNabb Center
• Approval of February 2026 financial reports

The committee approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes. It recommended three school equipment budget increases totaling $347,982.42, a library maintenance contract of $23,632.72, and a $2.5 million annual opioid grant for the Helen Ross McNabb Center, all to be forwarded to the full commission with unanimous support (4‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-03-001 (school kitchen equipment $261,456.96) to full commission with favorable recommendation (4‑0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-03-002 (network devices $86,525.46) to full commission with favorable recommendation (4‑0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-03-003 (library contract $23,632.72) to full commission with favorable recommendation (4‑0)
• Forwarded request for Tennessee opioid grant up to $2,500,000 annually for three years to full commission with favorable recommendation (4‑0)

• Budget Increase – Schools (Kitchen Equipment) — approved
  $261,457
• Opioid Abatement Council Community Grants Cycle 3 - Helen Ross McNabb Center — approved
  $2.5M

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal from James Lowe regarding a denied permit at 2502 Montvale Road, Maryville. No variance requests or special exceptions are on the agenda. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Appeal by James Lowe for 2502 Montvale Rd (Map 080 Parcel 020.00)
• No variance requests submitted
• No special exception requests submitted
• Approval of draft minutes from January 22, 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. A motion to deny the appeal for 2502 Montvale Rd failed with a 2‑1 vote. The Board then approved the appeal for that property by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approve Jan 22 minutes – passed (Yes 3, No 0)
• Deny appeal at 2502 Montvale Rd – failed (Yes 2, No 1)
• Approve appeal at 2502 Montvale Rd – passed (Yes 3, No 0)

• Appeal by James Lowe — approved
  2502 Montvale Rd, Maryville

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider new business at 2025 Morganton Road and discuss undeliverable letters under old business. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Old Business: 1140 Chula Vista
• Old Business: Discussion regarding undeliverable letters
• New Business: 2025 Morganton Road

The committee voted to approve the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Staff briefed the committee on the upheld demolition decision for 1140 Chula Vista and discussed undeliverable letters. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (5-0)

• 1140 Chula Vista Demolition — approved
  1140 Chula Vista
• 2025 Morganton Road Property Status — null
  2025 Morganton Road

Education Committee

The Education Committee will meet to review reports from the school district, the school board, and the principal. The meeting includes time for public input on agenda items and other topics.

• Report from Principal
• School District Reports
• Blount County School Board report
• Approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Education Committee set its agenda after a motion was made and seconded, passing by voice vote with all members voting aye. The committee also approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote with unanimous support. The chair announced that the next committee meeting will be on March 31, 2026 at Friendsville Elementary School.

• Agenda set – voice vote, all aye
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes – voice vote, all aye
• Scheduled next meeting for March 31, 2026 at Friendsville Elementary School

• Replacement of food service equipment across multiple schools — introduced
• Purchase of network routers for district network transition — introduced

Public Services Appeals Committee

The Public Services Appeals Committee will consider and vote on the draft minutes from the February 12 meeting. The committee will hold an appeal hearing for the property at 1140 Chula Vista, Friendsville, filed by Larry Crowell. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve draft minutes from 02/12/2026 meeting
• Appeal hearing for 1140 Chula Vista, Friendsville (appeal by Larry Crowell)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting on February 26, 2026 will review a rezoning request for a 3.758‑acre portion of a 5.069‑acre tract at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, changing from Rural District 1 (R‑1) to Rural Arterial Commercial (RAC). The commission will also consider amendments to Chapter 8 of the draft comprehensive plan as recommended by the County Commission. Additional items include preliminary plats for the Paige’s Place subdivision, a replat of the David Wayne Lee property, and a variance request for the Davis Property on Bethel Church Road.

• Rezoning 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy from R‑1 to RAC (3.758 acres)
• Resolution recommending amendments to Chapter 8 of the draft comprehensive plan
• Preliminary plat for Paige’s Place Subdivision (4 lots) off Willow Pond Drive
• Replat of Lot 3 on David Wayne Lee Property (4 lots) off Floyd Lee Road and Big Springs Road
• Variance request for lot size on Davis Property off Bethel Church Road

The commission approved forwarding a rezoning request (R-1 to RAC) for 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy with a 7‑1 vote. It also forwarded amendments to Chapter 8 of the draft comprehensive plan with an 8‑0 vote. Several preliminary and final plats for subdivisions and properties were approved, each with an 8‑0 vote, and a variance request for the Davis Property was approved by a 6‑2 vote. The minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting were approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved forwarding rezoning request for 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy (7-1)
• Approved forwarding amendments to Chapter 8 of draft comprehensive plan (8-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Paige's Place Subdivision, Lots 34R-1‑4 (8-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for David Wayne Lee Property (8-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Johnson Acres Lots 1‑2 (8-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Teffeteller Property (8-0)
• Approved variance request for Davis Property off Bethel Church Road (6-2)
• Approved minutes from Jan 22, 2026 meeting (7-0)

• Rezoning for 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy — approved
  4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy · 3.758 ac
• Amendments to Chapter 8 of the draft comprehensive plan — approved
• Paige’s Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat — approved
  Willow Pond Drive · 4 units
• Replat Lot 3 David Wayne Lee Property — approved
  Floyd Lee Road and Big Springs Road · 4 units
• Johnson Acres Lots 1-2 Preliminary and Final Plat — approved
  Johnson Road · 2 units

Animal Center Advisory Board

The board will set the agenda, hear public input, and approve minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. The main new business item is a report from the Blount County Animal Center staff. No specific proposals, ordinances, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of December 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from Blount County Animal Center staff

The Animal Center Advisory Board met on February 24, 2026, but only four of nine members were present, so a quorum was not achieved. Because there was no quorum, no agenda items were acted upon and no decisions were taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will vote on a rezoning of a 4.615-acre tract on US Highway 411 South from rural to commercial, along with several budget increases including $239,300 for Heritage High School restroom renovations and $80,797.97 for a sheriff's vehicle. Other items include a multi-year insurance brokerage contract, a resolution to adopt a continuous 2-year reappraisal cycle, and support for extending the Public Safety Retirement Bridge Benefit. The meeting will also consider routine consent items and financial reports.

• Rezoning of 4.615 acres at 5220/5226 US Highway 411 South from R-1 to RAC
• Budget increase of $239,300 for restroom renovation at Heritage High School commons area
• Budget increase of $80,797.97 for a replacement BCSO vehicle with lighting package
• Resolution authorizing a continuous 2-year reappraisal cycle
• Resolution supporting extension of the Public Safety Retirement Bridge Benefit, subject to cost review

The Blount County Board adopted the agenda and the budget consent calendar. It approved several budget resolutions, including a $534,550 transfer for the General Purpose School Fund, a $239,300 restroom renovation at Heritage High School, and an $80,797.97 vehicle purchase for the sheriff’s office. The board also adopted an insurance brokerage contract, a continuous two‑year reappraisal cycle, and a lot‑line adjustment for the county landfill. All votes were unanimous except the reappraisal resolution, which passed 17‑3‑1.

• Set agenda as published (21‑0‑0)
• Adopt Budget Consent Calendar (21‑0‑0)
• Approve Budget Transfer GPSF $534,550 (21‑0‑0)
• Approve $239,300 Heritage High School restroom renovation (21‑0‑0)
• Approve $80,797.97 BCSO replacement vehicle purchase (21‑0‑0)
• Approve multi‑year insurance brokerage contract with Gallagher (21‑0‑0)
• Adopt continuous 2‑year reappraisal cycle resolution (17‑3‑1)
• Approve lot‑line adjustment plat for Alcoa/Maryville sanitary landfill (21‑0‑0)

• Budget Increase - Public Safety Projects — approved
  $17,464
• Budget Increase - Circuit Court Clerk — approved
  $1,690
• Budget Transfer - GPSF — introduced
  $534,550

Beer Board

The Blount County Beer Board will meet to review minutes from January 15, 2026. The primary action is a public hearing regarding a beer permit application.

• Public hearing for Off Premises Beer Permit: Shreeji Krupa Enterprise, LLC (D/B/A Rebels Market) at 2905 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss a zoning map amendment. The proposal seeks to change a 4.615-acre portion of a 7.263-acre tract from Rural District 1 to Rural Arterial Commercial District.

• Public hearing for zoning change at 5220/5226 U.S. Highway 411S (Tax Map 100, Parcels 009.00 and 009.01) from R-1 to RAC

The Board held a zoning public hearing on a request to rezone 4.615 acres at 5220/5226 US Highway 411 South from Rural District 1 to Rural Arterial Commercial. No commissioners or public offered comments, and no vote was recorded. The hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned.

• Rezone 5220/5226 U.S. Highway 411 South
  5220/5226 U.S. Highway 411 South · 4.615 ac

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission meets in workshop to discuss and set the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. Items include a proposed rezoning of 4.615 acres at 5220/5226 US 411S from R-1 to RAC, a resolution to adopt a two-year reappraisal cycle, and numerous budget increases and transfers for school capital projects, sheriff vehicles, security vestibules, and other departments. Public input is accepted on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Zoning map amendment for 4.615 acres at 5220/5226 US 411S from R-1 (Rural District) to RAC (Rural Arterial Commercial)
• Resolution authorizing a continuous two-year reappraisal cycle
• Budget increase of $239,300 for Heritage High School commons area restroom renovation
• Budget increase of $80,797.97 for a replacement vehicle for the Blount County Sheriff's Office
• Budget increase of $64,000 for design of security vestibules at seven schools

The Blount County Commission Workshop approved a $534,550 budget transfer to the General Purpose School Fund. It also approved several budget increase resolutions for Heritage High School restroom renovation, a BCSO replacement vehicle, school security vestibule design, Motorola interest payments, and a LexisNexis contract upgrade. An insurance brokerage services agreement with Gallagher was also approved. All motions passed unanimously with a 19‑0 vote.

• Approved $534,550 budget transfer for GPSF (19-0)
• Approved $239,300 school capital for Heritage High School restroom renovation (19-0)
• Approved $80,797.97 budget increase for BCSO vehicle replacement (19-0)
• Approved $64,000 budget increase for school security vestibule design (19-0)
• Approved $17,463.66 budget increase for Motorola interest payments (19-0)
• Approved $1,690 budget increase for LexisNexis contract upgrade (19-0)
• Approved insurance brokerage services agreement with Gallagher (19-0)
• Approved bonds and oaths resolution (19-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider several budget adjustments, including a $534,550 transfer from Other Charges to non‑salary line items in the General Purpose School Fund. Other items include a $239,300 increase for Heritage High School restroom renovation, an $80,797.97 allocation for a replacement BCSO vehicle, a $64,000 design fee for security vestibules at seven schools, and a $1,690 contract upgrade with LexisNexis. The committee will also discuss a multi‑year insurance brokerage contract with Arthur J. Gallagher.

• Resolution 26-02-002: $534,550 transfer in the General Purpose School Fund
• Resolution 26-02-003: $239,300 for Heritage High School restroom renovation
• Resolution 26-02-004: $80,797.97 for a replacement BCSO vehicle
• Resolution 26-02-005: $64,000 for security vestibule design at seven schools
• Resolution 26-02-007: $1,690 upgrade to LexisNexis contract

The committee approved the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It then forwarded seven budget resolutions—including a $534,550 General Purpose School Fund transfer, school capital projects, a police vehicle purchase, public‑safety and court‑clerk items, and an insurance brokerage contract—to the full commission with favorable recommendations. All motions passed unanimously or with all present members voting yes.

• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-02-002 GPSF transfer $534,550 with favorable recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-02-003 Heritage High School restroom renovation $239,300 with favorable recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-02-004 BCSO replacement vehicle $80,797.97 with favorable recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-02-005 Security vestibule design fee $64,000 with favorable recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-02-006 Motorola interest payment $17,463.66 with favorable recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-02-007 LexisNexis contract upgrade $1,690 with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-02-008 Insurance brokerage services contract with favorable recommendation (5-0)

• Budget Transfer - GPSF — approved
  $534,550
• Budget Increase - School Capital (Heritage High School Restroom Renovation) — approved
  Heritage High School · $239,300
• Budget Increase - School Capital (Security Vestibule Design Fee) — approved
  $64,000
• Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC — approved

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Blount County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider approving the draft minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. It will also hear an appeal filed by James Lowe concerning a permit at 2502 Montvale Rd, Maryville (parcel 020.00). No variance or special exception requests are on the agenda.

• Approve draft minutes dated 2026.01.22
• Consider appeal by James Lowe for 2502 Montvale Rd, Maryville (parcel 020.00)

Education Committee

The Blount County Education Committee will review minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and receive public input on agenda items. The committee will hear a report from the high school principal, updates from school districts, and a report from the Blount County School Board. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of any unfinished business and new business.

• Public input on agenda items
• Report from the principal
• School district reports
• Blount County School Board report

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will meet to address old business regarding two specific properties. The body will also discuss undeliverable letters and the potential rescheduling of the May 5, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of 1140 Chula Vista
• Discussion of 3114 Morganton Road
• Review of undeliverable letters
• Scheduling of May 5, 2026 meeting

The committee voted to approve the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the Public Services Committee Rules and Regulations. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote, with two members absent.

• Approved Jan 6 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Public Services Committee Rules and Regulations (5-0)

• 1140 Chula Vista appeal
  1140 Chula Vista
• 3114 Morganton Road complaint
  3114 Morganton Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Blount County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request for the property at 254 Long Branch Road in Townsend, TN. The request includes a memo, application, zoning map, site plan, and tax map. The board will also approve draft minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. All other agenda items are procedural.

• Variance request for 254 Long Branch Road, Townsend, TN (memo, application, zoning map, site plan, tax map)
• Approval of draft minutes from the November 6, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the draft minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. The board also approved a variance request for 254 Long Branch Road, meeting the requirements of Section 11.6.F and subject to applicable permits. Both motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 254 Long Branch Road (4-0)

• Variance request for 254 Long Branch Road — approved
  254 Long Branch Road, Townsend, TN

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will review a site plan for CLC Excavating and several preliminary and final plats for residential subdivisions. The body will also consider a lot size variance request for a property on Pineview Road.

• Site plan review for CLC Excavating at 518 Russell Road
• Preliminary plat for Haley’s Place Subdivision (20 lots) off Nine Mile Road
• Preliminary plat for Overhill View Subdivision (10 lots) off Calderwood Highway
• Final plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase 4, Unit 2 (26 lots) off Best Road
• Lot size variance request for Joyce Eyer property off Pineview Road

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 1, 2025 meeting and a site plan for CLC Excavating at 518 Russell Road. It also approved preliminary plats for Haley’s Place and Overhill View subdivisions, and final plats for Evadell L. Eggers, Manor in the Foothills Phase 4 Unit 2, and MJ Hardin subdivision. Additionally, the Whispering Winds Properties subdivision received approval of its preliminary and final plats.

• Approved Dec. 1, 2025 meeting minutes (10‑0)
• Approved site plan for CLC Excavating, 518 Russell Rd (10‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Haley’s Place Subdivision off Nine Mile Rd (10‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Overhill View Subdivision off Calderwood Hwy (10‑0)
• Approved final plat for Evadell L. Eggers Subdivision Lots 1‑4 off Tuckaleechee Trail (10‑0)
• Approved final plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase 4 Unit 2 off Best Rd (7‑3, 1 absent)
• Approved final plat for MJ Hardin Subdivision off Six Mile Rd (10‑0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Whispering Winds Properties Lots 1‑3 off Pleasant Hill Rd (9‑0, 1 absent, 1 abstain)

• CLC Excavating Site Plan — approved
  518 Russell Road, Rockford, TN
• Haley’s Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat — approved
  off Nine Mile Road · 20 units
• Overhill View Subdivision Preliminary Plat — approved
  off Calderwood Highway · 10 units
• Evadell L. Eggers Subdivision Lots 1-4 Final Plat — approved
  off Tuckaleechee Trail · 4 units
• Manor in the Foothills Phase 4, Unit 2 Final Plat — approved
  off Best Road · 26 units

Human Resources Committee

Insurance Committee

Beer Board

The Blount County Beer Board will meet to conduct a first reading of an off-premises beer permit request. The board will also review minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting.

• First reading of off-premises beer permit request for Shreeji Krupa Enterprise, LLC (D/B/A Rebels Market) at 2905 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville

The Beer Board met with a quorum of seven members. The agenda was adopted unanimously (7‑0) and the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (7‑0). A motion was made to accept the off‑premises beer permit application for Rebels Market and to set a public hearing, but the vote outcome was not recorded. The Chair scheduled the next board meeting for February 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

• Agenda set (passed 7-0)
• Minutes for 10-09-2025 approved (passed 7-0)
• Next Beer Board meeting scheduled for Feb 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
• Motion to accept Rebels Market beer permit and set hearing made (vote result not recorded)

• Off Premises Beer Permit Request for Shreeji Krupa Enterprise, LLC, D/B/A Rebels Market — introduced
  2905 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville 37803

Technology (IT) Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing members to the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority and vote on resolutions opposing the removal of Peery's Mill Dam and forwarding revisions to the proposed comprehensive plan.

• Appointment of two members to the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority
• Resolution opposing the removal of Peery's Mill Dam
• Resolution forwarding revisions to the proposed comprehensive plan
• Resolution providing liability insurance for the Fifth Judicial District Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force
• Public hearing scheduled to amend zoning map for 4.615 acres at 5220/5226 U.S. Highway 411S

The Board set the agenda and adopted the General Consent Calendar unanimously. It accepted the recommended two‑person slate for the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority and confirmed several mayoral appointments. The Board also adopted resolutions opposing the removal of Peery’s Mill Dam, forwarding revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, providing liability insurance for the Fifth Judicial District task force vehicles, and scheduling a public zoning hearing for 5220 US Hwy 411S on February 12, 2026.

• Agenda set as published (17‑0)
• General Consent Calendar adopted (17‑0)
• Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority appointments accepted as recommended (17‑0)
• Budget Committee mayoral appointments confirmed (14‑0, 3 abstain)
• Resolution opposing removal of Peery’s Mill Dam adopted (16‑1)
• Resolution forwarding Comprehensive Plan revisions adopted (17‑0)
• Resolution providing liability insurance for 5JDTF vehicles adopted (17‑0)
• Zoning public hearing for 5220 US Hwy 411S set for Feb 12 2026 (17‑0)

• Resolution No. 26-01-012, A Resolution of the Blount County Commission Opposing the Removal of Peery’s Mill Dam — introduced
  Peery’s Mill Dam

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission will meet to approve bonds and oaths, review reports, and consider appointments to the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority. The body will also discuss resolutions regarding a dam, the comprehensive plan, and a zoning amendment for a property on U.S. Highway 411.

• Appointment to Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority
• Resolution opposing removal of Peery's Mill Dam
• Resolution amending zoning regulations for cluster developments
• Public hearing notice for zoning map change on U.S. Highway 411
• Approval of bonds and oaths for notaries and deputy sheriffs

Budget Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning public hearing to consider amending Section 7.20.C of the county’s zoning regulations, which sets the open‑space requirement for cluster developments. The proposed change is outlined in a draft resolution and is supported by recent Alcoa Regional Planning Commission resolutions. The hearing will review the amendment and decide whether to adopt it.

• Amend Section 7.20.C of Zoning Regulations – open‑space requirement for cluster developments (draft resolution)
• Review Alcoa Regional Planning Commission PC Resolution 2025-13 (adopted May 15, 2025)
• Review Alcoa Regional Planning Commission PC Resolution 2026-04 (adopted Sep 18, 2025)
• Public hearing on the proposed zoning amendment

• Amend Section 7.20.C of the Zoning Regulations Specific to the Open Space Requirement of Cluster Developments — null

Veterans Affairs Committee

The Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to discuss upcoming veterans services and administrative updates. The agenda includes a report on a new VA Outpatient Clinic scheduled for 2027 and the designation of the William O. Gregory National Guard Armory.

• Designation of the Army National Guard Armory as the William O. Gregory National Guard Armory
• VA Outpatient Clinic coming to Maryville in 2027
• Veterans Committee members reappointment dates and requirements
• Report on 2025 accomplishments of Blount County VSOs
• Notice regarding fraudulent mailings and phone calls to Veterans

Public Services Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

• 1140 Chula Vista — approved
  1140 Chula Vista
• 3114 Morganton Road — approved
  3114 Morganton Road
• Request of Funds for clean-up of properties — approved
  $250,000