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 "city": "Blount County",
 "state": "Tennessee",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/blounttn/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss county resolution on data center regulation",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2221&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider $8 million Alcoa South Plant purchase and $5 million Parkway extension",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2217_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2217&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Technology (IT) Committee",
   "headline": "Blount County IT Committee to review minutes and department update",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2218_A_Technology_%28IT%29_Committee_26-07-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2218&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Budget Committee considers $8 million for Alcoa South Plant purchase",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2215_A_Budget_Committee_26-07-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2215_M_Budget_Committee_26-07-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2215&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Commission Workshop ",
   "headline": "Workshop: County considers $8M purchase of Alcoa South Plant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2216_A_Commission_Workshop__26-07-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2216_M_Commission_Workshop__26-07-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2216&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Veterans Affairs Committee",
   "headline": "Veterans Affairs Committee to discuss VA clinic and state cemetery eligibility",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2214_A_Veterans_Affairs_Committee_26-07-08_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2214&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": "Public Services Committee to consider old business items on Morganton Road, Cusick, Chula Vista",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2213_A_Public_Services_Committee_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2213&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Blount County BZA to consider two tabled multifamily developments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/7/2212_A_Board_of_Zoning_Appeals_26-07-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2212&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews site plan for Stone Creek Mobile Home Community addition",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2211_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-25_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2211&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board approves 2026-27 budget and tax rate",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2210_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2210_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2210&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Audit Committee",
   "headline": "Audit Committee to review 2025 financial report",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2271_A_Audit_Committee_26-06-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2271&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "County approves $5M debt service for Pellissippi Parkway extension",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2261_A_Budget_Committee_26-06-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2261_M_Budget_Committee_26-06-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2261&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Blount County to set 2026-27 tax rates and budget appropriations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2208_A_Budget_Committee_26-06-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2208_M_Budget_Committee_26-06-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2208&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Blount County holds public hearing on Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2272_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2272_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2272&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Commission Workshop ",
   "headline": "Blount County Commission Workshop to review FY 26-27 tax rate and budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2209_A_Commission_Workshop__26-06-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2209_M_Commission_Workshop__26-06-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2209&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to decide on two multifamily special exceptions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2207_A_Board_of_Zoning_Appeals_26-06-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2207_M_Board_of_Zoning_Appeals_26-06-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2207&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Animal Center Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Animal Center Advisory Board meets for routine business",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2203_A_Animal_Center_Advisory_Board_26-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2203&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": "Public Services Committee meeting cancelled; no actions taken",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/6/2205_A_Public_Services_Committee_26-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2205&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review site plan at Morganton Road/William Blount Drive",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2204_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2204_M_Planning_Commission_26-05-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2204&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "County approves FY26-27 budget and school construction projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2202_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2202_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2202&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Commission Workshop ",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss $3.6M in school repairs and a rezoning",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2201_A_Commission_Workshop__26-05-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2201_M_Commission_Workshop__26-05-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2201&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing for rezoning request at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy",
   "summary": "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).",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2270_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2270_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2270&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Budget Committee considers $5 million for Pellissippi Parkway extension",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2200_A_Budget_Committee_26-05-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2200_M_Budget_Committee_26-05-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2200&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2199&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review three old business items including Morganton Road",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://blounttn.legistar1.com/blounttn/meetings/2026/5/2197_A_Public_Services_Committee_26-05-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2197&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Education Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://blounttn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2198&GID=678&G=0EC66E22-F8DB-4BFA-A925-59B1F5B9C15E"
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