Bristol
Upcoming
City Council
This meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning for Reed Road (R-2) and the Beaver Creek Road plan. The council will vote on ordinances extending a moratorium on permanent campgrounds, regulating recreational substance retail uses, and renaming Exide Drive. Also up for adoption is an ordinance allowing partial property tax payments. A large consent agenda covers funding agreements with nonprofits and numerous police equipment purchases.
- Extend moratorium on permanent campgrounds
- Regulate recreational substance retail businesses
- Rename Exide Drive to Limestone Ridge Road
- Approve employment agreement with Matt Slagle
- Fill Council vacancy for East District
MPO Executive Board
The Bristol Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Board will consider adopting a Complete Streets policy, which was deferred from the May meeting for further review. The board will also vote on resolutions supporting projects for SMART SCALE Round 7 funding, and approve amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program and Unified Planning Work Program.
- Adoption of Complete Streets Policy (old business)
- Resolutions of Support for SMART SCALE Round 7 projects
- Fiscal Years 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 4
- FY 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment 9
- FY 2028-2029 Unified Planning Work Program Development
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Better Property Board
The Better Property Board will hold a public hearing on the property at 1118 Anderson Street. They will review progress reports on multiple properties including 510 McDowell Street, 1232 Windsor Avenue, and others. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and unscheduled public comments.
- Public hearing on 1118 Anderson Street
- Progress report on 510 McDowell Street
- Progress report on 1232 Windsor Avenue
- Progress report on 902 Windsor Avenue
- Future progress reports for 1500 5th Street, 2237 Weaver Pike Lot #3, and 2910 Bay Street on 7/23/2026
City Council
The City Council will discuss extending a temporary moratorium on permanent campgrounds, amending the tobacco and vape shop ordinance, and a rezone application for Glenwood Road. Other items include an alley abandonment study, a street name change, and updates on the skate park, Catie's Playground, and the Sessions Festival. The council will also consider a construction administration services proposal for the wastewater treatment plant project and a change order for the Shelby Booster Station, as well as setting retiree dental premiums and filling a council vacancy.
- Extension of temporary moratorium on permanent campgrounds
- Tobacco and vape shop ordinance amendment
- Glenwood Road rezone application
- Hill Street alley abandonment and study
- Filling vacancy on City Council
Industrial Development Board
The Industrial Development Board will authorize a liaison to sign an engagement letter with Brown, Edwards and Company, LLP for an audit and receive updates on economic development projects and partners.
- Authorize liaison to sign engagement letter with Brown, Edwards and Company, LLP
- Receive presentation on Foreign Trade Zones
- Review financial reports for April and May 2026
- Receive updates from local partners (State of TN, NETWORKS, BTES, BTCS)
- Review minutes from April 27 and May 20 meetings
Emergency Communications Board
The board will review financial reports from May 2026 and discuss operations and equipment. New business includes proposed budget amendments, a 26-27 interlocal agreement, and a draft board ethics policy. Public comments will be heard.
- Review of May 2026 receipts, expenditures, and bank reconciliations
- Discussion of daily operations and personnel report
- Consideration of budget amendments
- Discussion of 26-27 Interlocal Agreement
- Review of draft Board Ethics Policy
Beer Board
The Bristol Beer Board will consider a temporary on-premises alcohol permit for Believe in Bristol, Inc. at 24 7th Street. The board will also select a new chairman and vice chairman and welcome two new board members. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Temporary on-premises permit for Believe in Bristol, Inc. at 24 7th Street
- New Chairman: Jeff Rugel
- New Vice Chairman: Michael Schmidt
- Newly appointed board members: Nick Fleenor and Jeff Meade
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances to adopt the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, and to amend the current year's budget. They will also consider resolutions authorizing up to $10 million in bond reimbursement for municipal projects, an agreement for federal highway planning funds, and workers' compensation insurance. Additionally, the council will discuss the appointment of a city manager.
- Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 26-3: Annual Budget and Tax Rate for FY 2026-27
- Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 26-4: Budget amendment for current FY 2025-26
- Resolution 26-75: $10,000,000 bond reimbursement for municipal projects
- Resolution 26-76: Agreement with Virginia for Federal Highway Administration metropolitan planning funds
- Discussion on city manager appointment
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning for 308 Glenwood Road and a road name change from Exide Drive to Limestone Ridge Road. They will also discuss regulations for data centers, temporary commercial uses, recreational vehicle parks, and tobacco/vape shops. An update on junkyards and other routine matters are on the agenda.
- Road name change: Exide Drive to Limestone Ridge Road
- Rezoning at 308 Glenwood Road
- Alley abandonment on Hill Street
- Discussion of data center regulations
- Discussion of recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds