Cleveland, Tennessee
Recent meetings
Cleveland City Council
The City Council will hold a work session at 2 PM followed by a regular session at 3 PM, where they will consider a consent agenda including final passage of a zoning ordinance to rezone 2.62 acres on Minnis Rd, an amendment to the FY2026 budget, and several resolutions authorizing contracts and grants.
- Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2025-62 to rezone 2.62 acres on Minnis Rd from FAR to RA Residential Agricultural
- Final passage of Ordinance 2026-27 amending the FY2026 budget
- Resolution 2026-57 extending auto body repair contract with Mike's Auto Body for one year
- Resolution 2026-56 authorizing purchase of IT products through CDW Government and Omnia Partners
- Motion authorizing Change Order #1 with Wright Brothers for Peerless Rd @ 25th Street drainage project
Planning Commission
The Cleveland Planning Commission will consider several plat requests at its June 16 meeting, including a cluster development, preliminary and final plats. The largest item is a preliminary plat for an 80.93-acre development on Durkee Road. No public hearings are scheduled. The consent agenda includes six items to be voted on as a group.
- Cluster development preliminary plat on ~3 acres at Lankford Dr. and Westside Dr. (R-1)
- Preliminary plat for ~58.9 acres on Georgetown Road (PUD 76)
- Preliminary plat for ~80.93 acres on Durkee Road (PUD 23)
- Final plat for ~14.8 acres on New Murraytown Road (PUD 34)
- Final plat for ~10.18 acres on Westland Drive (PUD 42/MU)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a conditional use permit for overnight dog boarding at 2596 Keith St. and a front and side setback variance for a residential addition at 1717 Westside Dr. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Conditional use permit requested by Jada Westfield for overnight dog boarding at 2596 Keith St. (CH Highway Commercial District)
- Front and side setback variance requested by Marsha McKenzie for a residential addition at 1717 Westside Dr. (R-1 Single Family Residential District)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on three requests: a conditional use permit for overnight dog boarding at 2596 Keith St, a rear setback variance for a warehouse at 1351 Dellwood Ln NE, and front and side setback variances for a residential addition at 1717 Westside Dr. Staff recommends approval for all three.
- Conditional use permit for dog boarding (2596 Keith St) in CH Highway Commercial district
- Rear setback variance for warehouse (1351 Dellwood Ln NE) in IL Light Industrial district, constrained by TVA easement
- Front and side setback variances for residential addition (1717 Westside Dr) in R-1 Single Family district due to topography
- Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- Staff reports citing unique constraints for each variance request
Beer Board
The Cleveland Beer Board will consider a new beer permit for Sabor Latino Latin Restaurant and hold a hearing on a potential violation by Goodies Smoke Shop for selling beer during prohibited hours.
- New beer permit application: Sabor Latino Latin Restaurant at 1005 Keith Street NW, Class 1 (Restaurant), owner Pablo Jose Pellicier Camacho
- Hearing for Goodies Smoke Shop at 673 Inman Street E regarding alleged violation of Municipal Code 8-214(3) (sale of beer during prohibited hours 3:00-5:30 A.M. Monday-Saturday and 3:00-10:00 A.M. Sunday)
Cleveland City Council
The City Council will consider the FY2027 budget and a proposed tax rate of $1.2632. The meeting includes several zoning ordinances, debt obligation reports, and various city contract authorizations.
- Adoption of the FY2027 Budget (Ordinance 2026-17)
- Adoption of the 2026 Tax Rate of $1.2632 (Ordinance 2026-18)
- Zoning of 59.6 acres on Georgetown Road from FAR to PUD 76 (Ordinance 2026-20)
- Zoning of 1.33 acres on Blackburn Road from R3 to CG General Commercial (Ordinance 2026-21)
- Amendment of PUD 66 on Old Tasso Rd NE to increase units from 45 to 60 (Ordinance 2026-24)
Cleveland City Council
The Cleveland City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a contract for a Construction Manager at Risk to complete the Cherokee Civic Center. The agenda also includes the potential termination of the current contract for the project. No other business is scheduled.
- Consideration of a Construction Manager at Risk contract to complete the Cherokee Civic Center and possible termination of the existing contract
Greenway Advisory Board
The Greenway Advisory Board will review and vote on April 2026 minutes and a treasurer decision. Updates will be presented on multiple trail projects: Mouse Creek (Tinsley Park Arches, Inman Trailhead, Phase VI), Candies Creek (connections to Fletcher/Willow Creek and Trails Neighborhood, parking expansions, sidewalks, Jim Sharp Park North, nature trail rehabilitation, and potential funding), and Fillauer Branch (phases along Blythe Ferry, Westview, Spring Creek, Elm, and VFW to Weeks). No final approvals are listed besides the minutes and treasurer decision.
- Expansion of Candies Lane Parking
- Expansion of Freewill Parking
- Sidewalks along Freewill Road
- Rehabilitation of Back Nine/Nature Trail
- Potential funding sources for Candies Creek projects
Planning Commission
The Cleveland Planning Commission will review a city request to annex approximately 6.73 acres of right-of-way along Dry Valley Road and amend a related plan of service. The commission also considers several plat approvals for subdivisions, including a 19.89-acre preliminary plat on Stone Lake Road, and a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Regulations regarding turnaround requirements for short dead-end and stub streets. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.
- Request to annex about 6.73 acres of right-of-way from Lynn Devault Parkway north along Dry Valley Road
- Amendment to the plan of service for the same Dry Valley Road right-of-way section
- Proposed amendment to Section 4.19 of the Subdivision Regulations on turnaround requirements
- Preliminary plat for about 19.89 acres on Stone Lake Road (PUD 69 District)
- Final plat for about 15.55 acres on Sequioa Road (PUD 40 District)
Cleveland City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2027 budget and several zoning/annexation requests, then vote on adopting the budget, setting the tax rate, and approving multiple resolutions including contracts and grants.
- Public hearings on FY2027 budget, zoning changes for ~38 acres at APD-40/Pleasant Grove Church Rd and ~59.6 acres on Georgetown Rd
- Ordinance 2026-17 adopting FY2027 budget and Ordinance 2026-18 setting 2026 tax rate at $1.2632
- Resolution 2026-46 authorizing police supplemental services agreement with Cleveland Housing Authority
- Resolution 2026-47 authorizing Art and Entertainment District Master Plan consulting agreement with The Walker Collaborative, LLC
- Motion to extend paving contract with Talley Construction and brush chipping contract with Big Woody's Tree Service for one year
Airport Authority
The Cleveland Municipal Airport Authority is meeting May 15, 2026, to approve previous minutes, hold a public hearing (no specific item listed), and receive operational updates from the director and airside/landside operations. No substantive votes, contracts, or financial items are on the agenda.
- Acceptance of minutes from March 20, 2026 regular session
- Director’s Report on airport operations
- Airside and Landside Operations Reports
- Board member reports from Chandler, Chaney, Rowland, Garrison, Goff
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Cleveland Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote on the final 2050 Long‑Range Transportation Plan after a public hearing. It will also consider a resolution to support the city’s 2026 Safe Streets For All planning grant application. The meeting includes routine approval of the March 25, 2026 minutes and scheduling of the next regular MPO meeting.
- Public hearing and discussion on the 2050 Long‑Range Transportation Plan
- Request for approval of the 2050 Long‑Range Transportation Plan
- Resolution authorizing the chairman to sign a support letter for the 2026 Safe Streets For All planning grant
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 25, 2026
- Scheduling of the next regular MPO meeting for July 8, 2026
Cleveland City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and regular session. During the regular session, they will vote on a resolution to annex about 82 acres along Old Freewill Dr. and a related ordinance to rezone the property from FAR to PUD 75. Consent agenda items include a zoning change for 14.6 acres on Benton Pike NE to PUD53 (adding 65 single-family units) and a resolution authorizing up to $1,225,000 in refunding bonds. The work session includes an audit presentation and discussion of Candies Greenway improvements.
- Resolution 2026-36: Annexation of about 82 acres along Old Freewill Dr. (Tax Map 049 Parcel 017.00)
- Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance 2026-16: Rezone same 82 acres from FAR to PUD 75
- Consent: Zoning Ordinance 2026-13: Rezone 14.6 acres on Benton Pike NE from FAR to PUD53 (65 additional single-family units)
- Consent: Resolution 2026-39: Authorize up to $1,225,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2026
- Public Hearing and First Reading of FY2027 Budget scheduled for May 18, 2026
Planning Commission
The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will consider several development proposals, including preliminary and final plats for parcels ranging from 0.53 to 22.5 acres. It will review annexation and zoning requests for properties on Georgetown Road, Dalton Pike, and Blackburn Road. The commission will also vote on amendments to multiple Planned Unit Developments and a citywide amendment to the zoning ordinance that adds a traffic impact analysis requirement.
- Approve preliminary plat for ~1.85 acres at 21st Street & Oak Tree Lane (R-2 zone)
- Approve revised preliminary plat for ~22.5 acres along 20th Street NE & Neely Circle (PUD 65)
- Amend Cleveland zoning ordinance Appendix C to require traffic impact analysis for new developments
- Amend PUD 66 to add 4.2 acres and increase maximum units from 45 to 60
- Amend PUD 22 to update concept plan, reduce unit count, remove townhomes, and replace berm with landscaped buffer
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Heather Davis for a conditional use permit to operate a massage therapy business at 1510 Stuart Rd. Suite 103, in the IL Light Industrial District. Staff recommends approval, citing no anticipated impacts on traffic or nearby residences. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the March 10 regular meeting.
- Public hearing for conditional use permit for massage therapy at 1510 Stuart Rd. Suite 103 (Tax Map 042 Parcel 015.08)
- Staff recommendation of approval for the proposed massage therapy business
- Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2026 regular meeting
Beer Board
The Beer Board will hold a hearing regarding Goodies Bar (permit holder Adetowo Oni) for a potential violation of Municipal Code 8-214(3), which prohibits beer sales between 3:00 A.M. and 5:30 A.M. Monday through Saturday and between 3:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. on Sunday. No new beer permit applications are on the consent agenda. Other agenda items include approval of February 9, 2026 minutes and reports from board members.
- Hearing – Goodies Bar; Adetowo Oni – potential violation of Municipal Code 8-214(3) (sale of beer during prohibited hours)
Cleveland City Council
The Cleveland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several annexation and rezoning requests, including an 82-acre parcel on Old Freewill Drive for a planned unit development (PUD75). The council will also consider amendments to zoning ordinances regarding retaining walls and residential uses in commercial zones, and discuss a golf course agreement. Consent agenda items include final passage of ordinances on cluster mailboxes and rezoning small parcels, as well as authorizing turf purchase for Tinsley Baseball Park and the design-build delivery method for the Events & Aquatic Center.
- Public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning about 82 acres along Old Freewill Dr. (Tax Map 049 Parcel 017) from FAR to PUD75
- Public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning about 14.6 acres along Benton Pike NE (Tax Map 050N Group B Parcels 008 & 006.01) to PUD53 for 65 single-family units
- Final passage of ordinance adding requirements for retaining walls in residential and non-residential developments
- Final passage of ordinance regulating cluster mailboxes in new developments
- Motion to proceed with Design-Build Delivery Method for the Events & Aquatic Center