Knoxville public meetings in 2025

City Council Special

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct elections for internal leadership and board representation. The body will decide on a Vice-Mayor, a Beer Board Chair, and a representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA).

• Election of Vice-Mayor
• Election of Beer Board Chair
• Election of City Council Representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA)

Audit Committee Regular

The Audit Committee will approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes, receive reports from the committee chair and internal auditor, and hear a Finance Department report stating there are no new complaints of waste, fraud, or abuse. The committee will also discuss work‑plan items, including compliance for the Knoxville Alcohol Seller Training (KAST) class for beer permit holders and issues related to short‑term rentals. No new business or decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Finance Department report on waste, fraud, and abuse (no new complaints)
• Work plan: Knoxville Alcohol Seller Training (KAST) class compliance for beer permit holders
• Work plan: short‑term rentals
• Reports from the audit committee chair and internal auditor

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on budget amendments, zoning changes, and several infrastructure contracts. The body is also deciding on the appointment of members to the Planning Commission and the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.

• Award of $1,500,000 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for 30 units at 1213 Beaman Lake Road
• Contract with Whaley Construction, LLC not to exceed $621,633.50 for Old City Streetscapes Phase II
• Agreement with John Bouchard & Sons Co not to exceed $244,735.47 for Municipal Golf Course Irrigation
• Zoning change for 207 Hidell Road from Highway Commercial to Single-Family Residential Neighborhood
• Funding of up to $700,000 to update the City of Knoxville comprehensive plan

The council approved an amendment to the FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets, passing the ordinance with an 8‑1 vote. It also approved a zoning code amendment removing a planned district C designation at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, after a 5‑4 vote. In addition, the body confirmed appointments to the Planning Commission and Utilities Board and adopted multiple grant and project authorizations.

• Approved FY 25/26 budget amendment (Ordinance O-160-2025) – Yes: 8, No: 1
• Approved zoning code amendment removing planned district C (Ordinance O-161-2025) – Yes: 5, No: 4
• Approved resolution confirming Mayor's nomination of Cathy Shuck to Planning Commission (R-329-2025) – Yes: 9, No: 0
• Approved resolution electing Pierce “Pete” Pearson to Utilities Board (R-330-2025) – Yes: 9, No: 0
• Approved $5,000 Neighborhood Small Grants award to Old Sevier Community Group (R-333-2025) – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 (Singh)
• Approved $621,633.50 agreement with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes Phase II (R-334-2025) – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 (Singh)
• Approved resolution honoring Fred D. (Tony) Thompson II (R-331-2025) – Yes: 9, No: 0
• Approved resolution honoring One Knox SC for 2025 USL League One Championship (R-332-2025) – Yes: 9, No: 0

• An Ordinance amending the FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets — introduced

Beer Board Regular

The Beer Board is meeting to consider beer permit requests for a local business and a special event. The board will also review reports from the Chairperson, Beer Inspector, and Clerk.

• Special event beer permit request: Rossini Festival Street Fair at 612 E Depot Ave
• Beer permit request: No Comply Pizza at 4644 Walker Blvd

The board approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a special event beer permit for the Rossini Festival Street Fair. It also approved a beer permit for No Comply Pizza, pending required occupancy and health documents.

• Approved November 25, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, 7-0)
• Approved Rossini Festival Street Fair beer permit (voice vote, 7-0)
• Approved No Comply Pizza beer permit pending documentation (voice vote, 7-0)

• Rossini Festival Street Fair - Knoxville Opera Company — approved
  612 E Depot Ave
• No Comply Pizza — approved
  4644 Walker Blvd

City Council Regular

The Knoxville City Council will consider a series of resolutions, ordinances, and board appointments. Key actions include contract amendments for major infrastructure projects, zoning changes for several properties, and reappointments to the Animal Control and Tree Boards. The meeting also includes a hearing on zoning appeals and the adoption of the agenda.

• Resolution to amend the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements contract, increasing the amount by $751,020 to a total not to exceed $2,794,231 (funded by the American Rescue Plan Act grant).
• Resolution to amend the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements contract, increasing the amount by $129,700 to a total not to exceed $2,078,300.
• Ordinance changing the base zoning of 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood).
• Resolution confirming reappointment of Sarah Glass, Ashley Ramos, Heidi Wyrosdick and appointment of Sergeant Christopher Williams to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.
• Ordinance creating a new use, Single Family - Attached Dwellings, amending multiple sections of the Zoning Code (approved 13‑0).

The Knoxville City Council approved the minutes from the November 11 meeting (9‑0). It confirmed reappointments to the Animal Control Board and the Tree Board and appointed new members (each 9‑0). Several zoning ordinances were adopted, including a new single‑family attached dwelling use (approved 7‑1, 1 abstain), a reclassification of Keck Road (7‑2), and updates to stormwater, parking fees, and RN‑5 setbacks (each 9‑0).

• Approved November 11 minutes (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Animal Control Board members and appointed Sergeant Christopher Williams (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Knoxville Tree Board members and appointed three new members (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-143-2025 creating Single Family‑Attached Dwellings zoning (7-1, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance O-144-2025 changing Keck Road to RN-1 residential (7-2)
• Approved Ordinance O-145-2025 stormwater code update (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-146-2025 parking violation late‑fee clarification (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-147-2025 RN-5 building height and setback amendment (9-0)

Beer Board Regular

The Knoxville Beer Board will consider special event beer permit requests and multiple regular beer permit applications for establishments in the 3rd, 5th, and 6th districts. The meeting also includes administrative hearings for three existing licensees. Decisions on these permits and hearings will be made at this regular session.

• Special event beer permit requests (details not listed)
• Beer permit request – Elaine’s Tavern, 6714 Central Avenue Pike, 5th District
• Beer permit request – MAPCO 882, 7301 Middlebrook Pike, 3rd District
• Beer permit request – Ricky's, 1520 Washington Ave, 6th District
• Administrative hearing – Bucket Head Tavern, 8039 Ray Mears Blvd

The board approved six beer‑permit applications pending final documentation, each passing by voice vote. It also voted to refer the Bucket Head Tavern and Deyar Markets cases to suspension/revocation hearings. All votes were recorded with member counts.

• Approved Elaine’s Tavern permit pending documentation (Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 McKenzie)
• Approved MAPCO 882 permit pending documentation (Yes: 9, No: 0)
• Approved Ricky's permit pending documentation (Yes: 9, No: 0)
• Approved The Local Market #107 permit pending documentation (Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Smith)
• Approved Western Ave Shell permit pending documentation (Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 McKenzie)
• Approved permit for Western Ave Shell pending documentation (Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 McKenzie)
• Referred Bucket Head Tavern to a suspension/revocation hearing (Yes: 7, No: 2)
• Referred Deyar Markets Inc. to a suspension/revocation hearing (Yes: 9, No: 0)

• Beer Permit Request - Elaine's Tavern — approved
  6714 Central Avenue Pike Ste H
• Beer Permit Request - Mapco 882 — approved
  7301 Middlebrook Pike
• Beer Permit Request - Ricky's — approved
  1520 Washington Ave
• Beer Permit Request - The Local Market #107 — approved
  474 Callahan Dr
• Beer Permit Request - Western Ave Shell — approved
  4418 Western Ave

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, board appointments, and funding resolutions. Key items include a yearly funding agreement for the Knoxville Chamber and updates to the city's stormwater and parking fee codes.

• Annual funding of up to $631,300 for the Knoxville Chamber
• Zoning change for 305 W. Vine Avenue from DK-G to DK-B
• Agreement with TDOT up to $37,700 for traffic signal upgrades on Clinton Highway
• Contract extension with eSkill Corporation for pre-employment testing up to $24,050 per year
• Proposed amendments to the Knoxville City Code regarding stormwater and parking violation late fees

The council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including two zoning changes, several board reappointments, and a series of funding agreements. The most sizable financial commitment was a resolution authorizing up to $631,300 per year for the Knoxville Chamber. All actions passed unanimously with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance O-140-2025 changing zoning at 305 W. Vine Ave (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-141-2025 changing zoning for Ball Camp Pike properties (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-300-2025 reappointing Lisa Randazzo to Historic Zoning Commission (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-301-2025 reappointing Beth Rucker Miller and Rick Whitted Jr. to Transportation Authority Board (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-305-2025 awarding $11,850 in Neighborhood Small Grants (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-306-2025 authorizing up to $37,700 for traffic signal upgrades (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-307-2025 licensing Axle Logistics for a pedestrian corridor at Pruett Place (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-308-2025 authorizing up to $631,300 per year funding to Knoxville Chamber (9-0)

• Emergency ordinance related to a budget amendment — introduced

City Council Regular

The City Council is voting on an ordinance to allocate up to $10 million or 22% of specific local sales tax revenue to the Affordable Housing Fund. The body is also reviewing several grant applications for public safety and violent crime intervention. Additionally, the council will consider multiple rezoning requests across the city.

• Proposed allocation of up to $10 million or 22% of local option sales tax revenue to the Affordable Housing Fund
• Application for $4,941,358.00 Downtown Public Safety Grant from the State of Tennessee
• Application for $2,000,000.00 Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
• Contract amendments for Gay Street Bridge Repair Project totaling $254,100.50
• Rezoning requests for 6109 Creekhead Drive, 3415 Harvey Drive, 140 W. Baxter Avenue, 2019 Middlebrook Pike, and 4879 Chambliss Avenue

The council approved the October 14 minutes (7‑0) and postponed Ordinance 13‑u. It adopted an affordable‑housing funding ordinance and several zoning changes, all by voice vote (7‑0). The council also approved a $64,130 amendment to the Gay Street Bridge repair contract (7‑0). All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved October 14 minutes (7-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 13-u
• Approved affordable‑housing funding ordinance O-134-2025 (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 6109 Creekhead Drive (O-135-2025) on consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 3415 Harvey Drive (O-136-2025) on consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 140 W. Baxter Ave (O-137-2025) on consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved $64,130 contract amendment for Gay Street Bridge repair (Resolution R-291-2025, 7-0)
• Approved $125,000 housing grant resolution (R-293-2025, 7-0)

• Designate local option sales tax revenue to City of Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund — approved
• 6109 Creekhead Drive — approved
  6109 Creekhead Drive
• 3415 Harvey Drive — approved
  3415 Harvey Drive

Beer Board Regular

The Knoxville Beer Board will consider postponed or withdrawn applications, approve special event beer permits, and evaluate several regular beer permit requests. The meeting also includes an addendum for Woodruff Brewery & Grill, an administrative hearing for U.T. Moe's, LLC, and board resolutions. All items are listed on the agenda for the October 28, 2025 regular meeting.

• Postponed/withdrawn application: EL MOLINO SUPERMARKET LLC (6th District) – 911 W Baxter Ave
• Special event beer permit: AMBC Fall Festival – Appalachian Mountain Bike Club – 123 S Gay St
• Beer permit request: CUMBERLAND HOUSE KNOXVILLE, TAPESTRY COLLECTION – 1109 White Ave
• Addendum beer permit: WOODRUFF BREWERY & GRILL – 424 S Gay St
• Administrative hearing: U.T. Moe's, LLC d/b/a Moe's Southwest Grill – 1800 Cumberland Ave

The board withdrew two beer‑permit applications and approved six new permits pending final documentation. It also extended the permits for Woodruff Brewery & Grill and Fast Hand LLC for 90 days, moving the expiration to February 17, 2026. All votes were voice votes with seven in favor and none against; two members were absent.

• EL MOLINO SUPERMARKET LLC beer permit request withdrawn (unanimous consent)
• JUAN'S TACOS beer permit request withdrawn (unanimous consent)
• Approved CUMBERLAND HOUSE KNOXVILLE beer permit pending documentation (7-0)
• Approved EARLS beer permit pending documentation (7-0)
• Approved IAN'S MARKET #178 beer permit pending documentation (7-0)
• Approved STEM TO STEM beer permit pending documentation (7-0)
• Extended Woodruff Brewery & Grill permit 90 days to Feb 17, 2026 (7-0)
• Extended FAST HAND LLC permit 90 days to Feb 17, 2026 (7-0)

• AMBC Fall Festival - Appalachian Mountain Bike Club
  123 S Gay St
• Circus After Dark - Dragonfly Aerial and Circus Arts
  509 Dutch Valley Dr Ste A
• Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection — approved
  1109 White Ave
• Earls — approved
  610 Waterfront Dr
• Ian's Market #178 — approved
  400 E Emory Rd
• Stem to Stem — approved
  1200 N Central St

Audit Committee Regular

The Audit Committee will discuss reports on waste, fraud, and abuse, review a work plan for short-term rentals, and address procedures for specific Tennessee code items.

• Review of waste, fraud, and abuse complaints
• Work plan for short-term rentals
• Work plan for owner-occupied accessory dwelling units
• Procedure for items listed in T.C.A. §9-3-405(d)1-5
• Alcohol server training compliance for beer permit holders

The committee approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. Members decided to issue future finance reports electronically rather than in printed form. The committee unanimously voted to add an audit of the anonymous contract complaint to its work plan.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)
• Decided to provide future finance reports electronically
• Unanimously added anonymous tip audit to work plan

City Council Regular

The Knoxville City Council will vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts and a transportation planning grant, including a $980,770 design contract for the Fort Sanders‑Tyson Park Connection Greenway. It will also consider ordinances that adjust sales‑tax revenue allocation for affordable housing and a series of rezoning proposals for specific properties. The meeting includes routine items such as approvals of minutes, the mayor's report, and committee updates.

• Resolution to approve a contract up to $980,770 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Fort Sanders Neighborhood‑Tyson Park Connection Greenway design services.
• Resolution to approve a contract up to $96,100 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Gay Street Bridge Traffic Study.
• Resolution to approve a contract up to $55,000 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for staff augmentation for the Transportation Engineering Division.
• Ordinance to allocate the lesser of $10 million or 22% of additional local option sales‑tax revenue to the Affordable Housing Fund.
• Rezoning ordinances changing base zoning classifications for properties on Vine Avenue, Creekhead Drive, Harvey Drive, Baxter Avenue, Ball Camp Pike, Middlebrook Pike, Chambliss Avenue, and Gallaher View Road.

The City Council approved the September 30 minutes and a series of resolutions authorizing a transportation planning grant, staff augmentation services, a bridge traffic study, a greenway design project, and a lease with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. It also approved an ordinance allocating up to 22% of additional local option sales‑tax revenue to the Affordable Housing Fund, passing 8‑1. Additionally, the council approved a zoning change for 6109 Creekhead Drive.

• Approved September 30 minutes (9‑0)
• Approved HR classification ordinance O‑133‑2025 (9‑0)
• Approved Transportation Planning Grant resolution R‑282‑2025 (9‑0)
• Approved staff augmentation agreement resolution R‑283‑2025 (9‑0)
• Approved Gay Street Bridge Traffic Study resolution R‑284‑2025 (9‑0)
• Approved Fort Sanders Greenway project resolution R‑285‑2025 (9‑0)
• Approved Affordable Housing Fund ordinance directing sales‑tax revenue (8‑1)
• Approved zoning change for 6109 Creekhead Drive (9‑0)

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance to establish a Charter Review Commission. The body will also review a draft memorandum of the task force.

• Proposed ordinance to establish a Charter Review Commission
• Draft memorandum of the task force

The Task Force voted to replace the term “Charter Review Commission” with “Charter Advisory Panel” (6‑0 vote, 1 absent). They also approved language adding “solicited” before “responses” and “impacted entity” in Section 6 of the draft ordinance (6‑0, 1 absent). Vice‑Mayor Smith moved that the City Council will adopt a resolution charging the panel three months before it convenes, which passed by the same vote.

• Rename “Charter Review Commission” to “Charter Advisory Panel” (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Insert “solicited” before “responses” and “impacted entity” in Section 6 (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Council to submit a charge to the panel via resolution three months before convening (6‑0, 1 absent)

City Council Regular

The Knoxville City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including changes to the city code for electronic meeting participation and wrecker fees. It will vote on multiple funding resolutions, notably a $2,095,229.43 transfer for the Riverwalk Greenway to Cityview Greenway Connection. Additional items include contract amendments for paving work and funding for the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center.

• Ordinance adding Section 7.5-88 to allow electronic participation in council meetings (Task Force Chair Fugate)
• Ordinance increasing the maximum wrecker rotation fee for class A vehicles (Fleet Services Department)
• Resolution transferring $2,095,229.43 to the Community Development Corporation for the Riverwalk Greenway to Cityview Greenway Connection Project (Engineering Department)
• Resolution amending the PRI of East Tennessee contract, increasing total to $346,932.72 for the 2024 Citywide Facilities Paving Project (Engineering Department)
• Resolution authorizing up to $350,000 for the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to support an entrepreneurial community (Policy)

The council approved a resolution (R-273-2025) authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to fund the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator initiative for up to $100,000. The body also confirmed appointments to the Historic Zoning Commission and the Wrecker Services Commission, and denied a zoning appeal for sign variances. Several ordinances were adopted, including emergency approval of a rules‑procedure amendment (O-127-2025) and ordinances O-129-2025, O-130-2025, and O-131-2025, with vote counts ranging from 7‑2 to unanimous 9‑0.

• Approved SPARK Cleantech Accelerator agreement (up to $100,000) – motion carried by voice vote
• Confirmed appointment of Amy Midis to Historic Zoning Commission (9‑0)
• Confirmed reappointments and appointment of Don Jones to Wrecker Services Commission (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O-127-2025 (rules‑procedure amendment) on emergency reading (7‑2)
• Approved Ordinance O-129-2025 creating Rules Committee (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O-130-2025 increasing wrecker rotation fee (7‑2)
• Approved Ordinance O-131-2025 raising bond thresholds (9‑0)
• Denied appeal for sign‑height variances at 0 Midway Road (8‑1)

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force is meeting to discuss amendments to its rules of procedure and the creation of a charter review body. The group will consider a proposed ordinance to establish a Charter Review Commission.

• Recommended amendments to rules of procedure approved 8/19/2025
• Consideration of establishing a charter review committee
• Review of rules and questions postponed from the 7/22/2025 meeting
• Draft memorandum of the task force
• Proposed ordinance to establish a Charter Review Commission

The Task Force approved the August 19, 2025 minutes (5-0) and adopted an amendment changing the ordinance’s effective date to January 7, 2026 (6-0). It then referred unfinished business to the City Council Rules Committee (6-0), approved an amendment to the charter review commission proposal requiring at least two citizen members per district (6-0), and recommended the amended proposal to City Council (6-0).

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to effective date: replace “January 1, 2026” with “January 7, 2026” (6-0)
• Referred unfinished business to City Council Rules Committee (6-0)
• Approved amendment to charter review commission proposal to require at least two citizen members per district (6-0)
• Recommended the amended charter review commission proposal to City Council (6-0)
• Postponed action on draft memorandum pending City Council decision

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on several zoning amendments and property reclassifications. The body is also reviewing resolutions for infrastructure projects, including a $4.2M reallocation for Western Heights revitalization and funding for the East Knoxville Greenway.

• Reallocation of up to $4.2M for Phase 4 infrastructure improvements in Western Heights
• Contract increase of $337,500 for the East Knoxville Greenway Project
• Authorization of up to $570,000 to acquire 10 tracts of property for the Chapman Highway Multimodal Project
• Grant application for up to $1,000,000 for the Gay Street Bridge
• Zoning changes for 4913 Rowan Road, 0 Inskip Road, 0 N. Gallaher View Road, and 2814 Dresser Road

The council authorized the mayor to apply for and accept a $145,000 state grant to reimburse the Emergency Management Agency for FY 2026. It also approved a resolution to reschedule the Beer Board meeting and the December council meeting. Additionally, a series of zoning and code amendment ordinances were adopted on the consent calendar.

• Approved Ordinance O-116-2025 to close part of Ambrose Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-117-2025 amending zoning administrator powers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-118-2025 amending middle‑housing standards (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance O-119-2025 reclassifying 4913 Rowan Rd to RN‑2 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-120-2025 reclassifying 0 Inskip Rd to RN‑2 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-121-2025 changing N. Gallaher View Rd to General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-260-2025 rescheduling Beer Board and council meetings (7-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing $145,000 grant for emergency management (7-0)

Beer Board Regular

The Beer Board will consider several applications for new beer permits and special event permits. The meeting includes requests for permanent locations and temporary event permits for local festivals and concerts.

• Special event permit request for Cherub Concert at 632 Glenlock Rd
• Special event permit request for Fourth and Chill Festival at 2324 Dodson Ave
• Beer permit requests for Kerns Food Hall Bar #1, #2, and #3 at 2201 Kerns Rising Way
• Beer permit requests for Bucket Head Tavern (8039 Ray Mears Blvd) and Knoxville Sport Bar (8705 Unicorn Dr)
• Beer permit requests for Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown (401 W Summitt Hill Dr SW) and Mimosas (222 E Blount Ave)

The Beer Board approved beer permits for two special‑event applications and six regular establishments, most conditional on final documentation. It also postponed three regular permit requests to the October 28, 2025 meeting. All actions were adopted by unanimous voice vote (7‑0) with two board members absent.

• Approved Cherub Concert special‑event beer permit (7‑0)
• Approved Fourth & Chill Festival special‑event beer permit (7‑0)
• Approved Bucket Head Tavern beer permit pending documentation (7‑0)
• Approved Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown beer permit (7‑0)
• Approved Knoxville Sport Bar beer permit pending documentation (7‑0)
• Postponed El Molino Supermarket beer permit to Oct 28 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed Juan's Tacos beer permit to Oct 28 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed Yummy Bowl beer permit to Oct 28 2025 (unanimous consent)

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes and infrastructure contracts. Key items include a multimodal project on Liberty Street and new rules for beer permit holders to use public rights-of-way for patios.

• Contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Liberty Street Multimodal Project not to exceed $1,293,187.00
• Contract with Cannon & Cannon, LLC for Liberty Street Multimodal Project inspection services not to exceed $285,000.00
• Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' for public rights-of-way
• Zoning change for 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 to I-MU district
• Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for a signalized intersection safety study not to exceed $200,000.00

The Knoxville City Council adopted ordinances to allow beer permit holders to obtain patio use agreements, removed the city blasting permit requirement, and approved zoning changes for properties on Keck Road, 118 Twentieth Street, and the Central City Sector Plan. It also approved resolutions for a property‑insurance policy, a fire‑station reroof project, and a signalized‑intersection safety study. The resolution for the Emerald Youth Foundation development was postponed for four weeks.

• Approved Ordinance O-111-2025 allowing beer permit holders patio use agreements (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-112-2025 removing city blasting permit requirement (8-0)
• Referred Keck Road zoning change ordinance back to Planning Commission (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-113-2025 amending Central City Sector Plan (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-115-2025 changing 118 Twentieth St zoning to Industrial Mixed‑Use (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R-248-2025 for property insurance policy ($35,126 annual premium) (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R-249-2025 for Fire Station No.7 reroof project up to $142,000 (8-0)
• Amended postponement of Emerald Youth Foundation development resolution to four weeks (6-2)

City Council Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop to review employee recruitment, retention, and development. The session includes presentations from the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and representatives from the Police and Fire departments.

• Presentation on employee recruitment, retention, and development by Deputy COO Chad Weth
• Comments from Police Department representative Michael Booker
• Comments from General Government representative Stephanie Guptail
• Comments from Fire Department representative Larry McAfee

The council met on August 28, 2025 for a workshop on employee recruitment, retention, and development. Representatives from the Police, Fire, and General Government departments presented issues and answered questions. No motions were introduced, voted on, or adopted during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Audit Committee Regular

The Audit Committee will meet to review reports from the Internal Auditor and the Finance Department regarding complaints of waste, fraud, and abuse. The body will also discuss its work plan concerning short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units.

• Finance Department report on complaints of waste, fraud, and abuse
• Work plan item: Alcohol server training or KAST class compliance for beer permit holders
• Work plan item: Short-term rentals
• Work plan item: Owner-occupied accessory dwelling units

The committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting by a voice vote of 5‑0. It also approved a motion to add the external auditor’s communication to the New Business agenda, again by a voice vote of 5‑0.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved addition of external auditor communication to New Business (5-0)

Beer Board Regular

The Knoxville Beer Board will meet to approve beer permits for restaurants, bars, and special events, including Amalfi Ristorante Italiano, Ashes Bearden Beer Market, and Greek Fest.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025
• Postponement or withdrawal of El Molino Supermarket, Juan's Tacos, and Yummy Bowl
• Special event beer permits for Greek Fest, Big Kahuna Wingfest, and Pilot Light 25th Anniversary
• Beer permit requests for Amalfi Ristorante Italiano, Ashes Bearden Beer Market, and Knoxville Sport Bar & Lounge
• Discussion on using fines to pay for hearing expenses

The Beer Board approved several special‑event and pending‑documentation beer permits, postponed three regular permits, denied one permit, and extended two permits to future meetings. All approvals were passed by unanimous or near‑unanimous voice votes. The board also approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 22 2025
• Postponed three beer permit requests (El Molino Supermarket, Juan's Tacos, Yummy Bowl) to Sep 16 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Greek Fest beer permit (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Big Kahuna Wingfest beer permit (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Dave Landeo’s Tailgate beer permit (7‑0 vote)
• Denied Knoxville Sport Bar & Lounge beer permit (8‑0 vote)
• Approved pending‑documentation permits for Amalfi Ristorante, Ashes Bearden Beer Market, Casa Mar Mexican Restaurant, Pete’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop, and The Pink Cactus (each 7‑0 vote)
• Extended Fast Hand permit to Sep 2025 (7‑0) and Mother Bar permit to Nov 2025 (8‑0)

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force will approve minutes from its July 22, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss recommended amendments to the rules of procedure and review questions postponed from that meeting. A draft memorandum of the task force will be examined. New business includes consideration of establishing a charter review committee for future charter amendments.

• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Review of recommended amendments to rules of procedure
• Consideration of rules of procedure and postponed questions from July 22, 2025
• Discussion of the draft memorandum of the task force
• Consideration of establishing a charter review committee for future charter amendments

The Task Force approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, 6‑yes to 0‑no, with one member absent. The members voted to replace the word “he” with “the chair” in Rule 15: Voting.(c), also 6‑yes to 0‑no. No other actions were taken; the review of the Rules of Procedure and the proposal for a charter‑review committee were left pending.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Amended Rule 15: Voting.(c) to replace “he” with “the chair” (6-0 vote)

City Council Regular

The council approved the minutes from the July 31 and August 5 meetings. It confirmed Jon Clark’s reappointment to the Public Building Authority Board, supported the Mayor’s Maker Council appointments, and appointed Beth Miller to the Transportation Authority Board. Ten ordinances covering street closures, zoning updates, and development standards were adopted, while the Keck Road zoning change was postponed.

• Approved minutes of July 31, 2025 meeting (9‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting (9‑0)
• Postponed Ordinance 9‑k (no vote recorded)
• Reappointed Jon Clark to Public Building Authority Board (9‑0)
• Approved Mayor’s Maker Council appointments (9‑0)
• Appointed Beth Miller to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinances O‑92, O‑93, O‑94, O‑95, O‑97, O‑98, O‑99 on consent calendar (9‑0 each)
• Postponed zoning change for 0 Keck Road (9‑0)

Public Property Naming Committee Regular

The Public Property Naming Committee will review a proposal to amend Code of Ordinances sections 2-776 through 2-780. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting and a period for public comments related to agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting
• Public comments germane to agenda items
• Review of proposal to amend Code of Ordinances sections 2-776 through 2-780

The committee approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. It voted 6‑1 to deny the recommended amendments to Code of Ordinances sections 2‑778 subsection (2)(b) and a new subsection (6). A motion to approve an amendment to section 2‑778 subsection (4)(a) was withdrawn. The committee then approved amendments to section 2‑779 subsection (a) and related wording changes, passing the motion 7‑0.

• Approved September 19, 2024 minutes (7‑0)
• Denied recommendations to amend Sec. 2‑778 subsection (2)(b) and add new subsection (6) (6‑1)
• Withdrew motion to approve amendment to Sec. 2‑778 subsection (4)(a) (no vote)
• Requested City Administration and Law Department to explore an appeal process (no vote)
• Approved amendment to Sec. 2‑779 subsection (a) and related wording changes (7‑0)

City Council Regular

The City Council will approve several resolutions, including authorizing a $2,043,211 contract with Adam’s Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Drainage Improvements Project funded by an American Rescue Plan Act grant. Additional resolutions will amend contracts for the Advanced Traffic Management System ($764,500 increase) and allocate grant funds for homeless services and emergency shelters. The council will also consider multiple zoning ordinances that change land use designations and amend the city code. Minutes from prior meetings, the mayor’s report, and reappointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee will also be addressed.

• Resolution authorizing $2,043,211 contract for North Cherry Street Drainage Improvements (Adam’s Contracting, LLC)
• Resolution increasing Advanced Traffic Management System contract by $764,500 (Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.)
• Resolution allocating $85,351.73 Community Development Block Grant to The Salvation Army for emergency shelter services
• Ordinance amending the zoning code to add a new Single-Family Attached dwelling use
• Ordinance changing base zoning of 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)

The council approved the July 17 and July 22 meeting minutes. Ordinances 12‑q, 12‑af, 12‑ag and 12‑ah were postponed, and a resolution to let the council amend the budget failed 2‑5. The body also approved two annexations, multiple infrastructure funding agreements, and several homeless‑service grants.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (7‑0 voice vote)
• Postponed Ordinances 12‑q, 12‑af, 12‑ag, 12‑ah
• Failed resolution on council budget‑amendment authority (2‑5)
• Approved annexation of 0 N Gallaher View Road parcel (7‑0)
• Approved annexation of 2814 Dresser Road parcel (7‑0)
• Approved $2,043,211 North Cherry Street Drainage contract (7‑0)
• Approved $134,375 Emergency Solutions Grant for homeless services (7‑0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to present information on several municipal issues. Topics include code enforcement, zoning enforcement, short‑term rental regulations, and scooters/personal mobility vehicles. Council members will discuss the presentations before adjourning.

• Presentation on code enforcement
• Presentation on zoning enforcement
• Presentation on short‑term rental policies
• Presentation on scooters and personal mobility vehicles

The July 31, 2025 City Council workshop consisted of a presentation by Deputy Chief of Operations Chad Weth and subsequent discussions on code enforcement, zoning enforcement, short‑term rentals, and personal mobility vehicles. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The council adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force is meeting to discuss amendments to the Rules of Procedure and a draft memorandum. The body will review a sample ordinance regarding electronic participation and a draft Standing Rules Committee ordinance.

• Recommended amendments to Rules of Procedure
• Draft memorandum of the Task Force
• Sample ordinance from Municipal Technical Advisory Service regarding electronic participation
• Draft Standing Rules Committee ordinance
• Proposed recommendations to amend Rules of Procedure

The Task Force approved the minutes from the June 24 meeting. It voted to recommend a draft electronic participation policy to City Council. Several rules of procedure were amended, including changes to Rules 10, 13, 14, and 18. One amendment to Rule 18 limiting speaking time was adopted by a 5‑1 vote.

• Recommended electronic participation policy to City Council (6-0)
• Approved draft standing rules committee ordinance (6-0)
• Inserted “and a second” after “motion” in Rule 10 (6-0)
• Replaced “defer” with “postpone” in Rule 13 (6-0)
• Replaced “deferred” with “referred” in Rule 14 (6-0)
• Struck “and shall not have more than one (1) time to speak” in Rule 18 (6-0)
• Amended Rule 13 with delayed effective date of Jan 2026 (6-0)
• Amended Rule 18 speaking time limit to 9 minutes (5-1)

Beer Board Regular

The Beer Board is meeting to consider several new beer permit requests and special event permits. The board will also address items to be postponed or withdrawn and conduct administrative hearings.

• Special event permits for Concerts for Our Own (1400 Kennesaw Ave), IrishFest (414 W Vine Ave), and TIAK Concert Series (801 Wesley Pl)
• Permit requests for Ashes Bearden Beer Market (4524 Old Kingston Pk) and Big Orange BBQ (7600 Kingston Pike #1192)
• Permit requests for Cowboy Cantina (110 S Central St) and Flock Beer & Wine (2924 Sutherland Ave)
• Permit requests for Sprouts Farmers Market #587 (9622 Kingston Pike) and Tokyo Sushi & Steakhouse (603 E Emory Rd Ste 101)
• Addendum permit requests for Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown (401 W Summit Hill) and La Eskina Latina (4103 N Broadway)

The Beer Board approved eight regular beer permits and three special‑event permits, all by voice vote with unanimous or near‑unanimous support. Four pending permit requests were postponed to the August 19 meeting, and one request (Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown) was withdrawn. All decisions were recorded with vote tallies.

• Approved Breast Connect Inc special‑event permit (Yes 7, No 0, Absent 2)
• Approved Immaculate Conception Church Irishfest permit (Yes 7, No 0, Absent 2)
• Approved Traditional Irish Arts of Knoxville concert series permit (Yes 7, No 0, Absent 2)
• Approved Big Orange BBQ regular permit (Yes 8, No 0, Absent 1)
• Approved Cowboy Cantina permit pending final documentation (Yes 8, No 0, Absent 1)
• Postponed Casa Mar Mexican Restaurant permit to Aug 19 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed El Molino Supermarket permit to Aug 19 (unanimous consent)
• Withdrawn Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown permit request (unanimous consent)

City Council Regular

The Knoxville City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including zoning changes for properties on Tecoma Drive and Boyds Bridge Pike, and the reappointment of a historic zoning commissioner. Several resolutions will authorize the mayor to execute large contracts and grant agreements, such as a $17,686,117.07 road improvement contract, a $7,168,000 federal transit grant for electric buses, and a $759,568 annual insurance policy with Liberty Mutual. The council will also vote on annexations, easement agreements, and multiple community development block grant allocations.

• Ordinance to remove planned district C designation at 2727 Tecoma Drive (Planning Commission approved 11‑0).
• Ordinance approving density change from low to medium residential for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike (Planning Commission approved 11‑0).
• Resolution authorizing a contract up to $17,686,117.07 for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project.
• Resolution authorizing a $7,168,000 Federal Transit Administration grant for electric buses and charging infrastructure.
• Resolution authorizing a $759,568 annual insurance premium policy with Liberty Mutual.

The council approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting and reappointed Travis Tillman to the Historic Zoning Commission. It adopted four ordinances changing zoning designations for 2727 Tecoma Drive and 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to secure a city insurance policy with Liberty Mutual. Finally, the council denied a Scenic Knoxville appeal after a tied vote was broken by the mayor.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (voice vote, 8-0, 1 absent)
• Reappointed Travis Tillman to Historic Zoning Commission (voice vote, 8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance O-88-2025 to remove planned district C at 2727 Tecoma Drive (voice vote, 8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance O-89-2025 to amend East City Sector Plan for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike (voice vote, 8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance O-90-2025 for a one‑year plan amendment at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike (voice vote, 8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance O-91-2025 to change base zoning from RN‑1 to RN‑3 at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike (voice vote, 8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution R-185-2025 authorizing a Liberty Mutual insurance policy (~$759,568 annual premium) (voice vote carried)
• Denied Scenic Knoxville appeal; vote tied 4‑4, mayor broke tie in favor of denial

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss Transit Supportive Development Planning. The session includes a review of project background, objectives, and identified opportunity areas.

• Presentation on Transit Supportive Development Planning

The City Council held a workshop on transit‑supportive development planning. Presenters from the Transit Department, Planning, and MKSK reviewed project background, opportunity areas, and next steps. Council members discussed density, incentives, naming redevelopment districts, and partnership roles, but no actions were approved, denied, or voted on.

City Council Regular

The council will consider several appointments, including Markus Chady to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority and two members to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. It will vote on multiple ordinances affecting zoning, such as amendments to the Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike and other residential density changes. The council will also act on resolutions authorizing significant contracts and funding, notably a $1.65 million increase for the First Creek Greenway Broadway Streetscape Project and a $2.59 million contract for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System.

• Resolution to increase First Creek Greenway – Broadway Streetscape Project funding by $1,653,716 (total $6,225,098, city share $1,245,019.60)
• Resolution to contract Stansell Electric Company for Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System, up to $2,586,516.50
• Ordinance amending the City Employees' Pension System supplemental plan provisions (housekeeping changes)
• Ordinance approving amendment of Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike from low to medium density residential
• Resolution appointing Markus Chady to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority

The council approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting and postponed Ordinance 12‑u. It confirmed several appointments, including to the Airport Authority and the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. Multiple ordinances were adopted, covering pension plan amendments and a density change for 4423 Ball Camp Pike. Several resolutions authorized significant funding for the First Creek Greenway, the Middlebrook Pike traffic system, and other projects.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Postponed Ordinance 12‑u (no vote recorded)
• Approved appointment of Markus Chady to Airport Authority (9‑0)
• Approved appointments of Craig Pickett, Jr. and Shante Southwood to African American Equity Restoration Task Force (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O‑84‑2025 amending city employees' pension plan (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O‑85‑2025 changing density at 4423 Ball Camp Pike (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑173‑2025 increasing First Creek Greenway funding by $1,653,716 (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑175‑2025 authorizing $2,586,516.50 for Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System (9‑0)

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider a proposed half-percent local sales tax increase, approve various contracts including a $889,604.90 street project, and vote on zoning changes and land annexations.

• Proposed half-percent local sales tax increase
• Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project contract ($889,604.90)
• Zoning changes for 4301/4311 Kingston Pike (RN-1 to RN-3)
• Annexation of 5.56-acre Dresser Road parcel
• Police department grants for training and recruitment

The council approved the June 10 meeting minutes and confirmed the reappointment of Jared Worsham and the appointment of Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to the Design Review Board. It also passed a budget‑transfer ordinance and adopted a 0.5% local option sales‑tax increase, which passed 7‑1. Additional ordinances were approved to exempt food sales from the new tax, close several alleys, and amend zoning codes.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved resolution reappointing Jared Worsham and appointing Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to Design Review Board (8-0)
• Approved budget‑transfer ordinance O-70-2025 (8-0)
• Approved additional 0.5% local option sales‑tax ordinance O-71-2025 (7-1)
• Approved food‑exemption ordinance O-72-2025 (8-0)
• Approved alley‑closure ordinance O-73-2025 (8-0)
• Approved alley‑closure ordinance O-74-2025 (8-0)
• Approved zoning amendment ordinance O-77-2025 (8-0)

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force will discuss several unfinished items, including recommended amendments to the rules approved on May 27, 2025, a draft memorandum, and a proposal to reorganize recorder‑recommended rules into a separate article. The meeting will also consider Public Chapter 411, which addresses meetings conducted with electronic participation, and postponed rules such as introductions of ordinances and council fund expenditures. New business includes proposed recommendations to further amend the rules of procedure and a draft structure for a rules committee.

• Recommended amendments to Rules of Procedure approved at 5/27/2025 meeting
• Draft memorandum of the task force
• Rules recommended by the City Recorder to be reorganized into a separate article
• Review of Public Chapter 411 – meetings conducted with electronic participation
• Proposed recommendations to amend Rules of Procedure (new business)

The task force approved amendments to Rules 10 and 18 and changed the public‑forum time limit to three minutes per speaker. It adopted a proposed structure for a standing rules committee, requiring a majority of current council members and legal counsel support. The group also directed the city recorder to draft an electronic‑participation policy and related rule language.

• Amended Rule 10: Appeals – approved (5‑0, Parker abstained)
• Amended Rule 18: Order of debate – approved (5‑0, Parker abstained)
• Changed public forum limit to 3 minutes per person, max 30 minutes – approved (5‑0, Parker abstained)
• Struck rebuttal language in subsection (b)(2) – consensus reached
• Moved public forum language to Rule 18 and created new section after Rule 18 – consensus reached
• Adopted standing rules committee structure with majority current members and required legal counsel – approved (5‑1, Parker opposed)
• Directed draft of electronic participation policy for members – consensus
• Directed draft of language for Rule 2 and new public forum section – consensus

Beer Board Regular

The Beer Board will consider several new beer permit applications and special event permits. The meeting also includes a list of items to be postponed or withdrawn.

• Special event permits for Germanfest (1207 N Broadway), Fourth of July on Mabry's Hill (1711 Dandridge Ave), and Water for Life (2527 Nelson Miller Pkwy Ste 107)
• Permit request for Bogartz in Bearden at 4705 Old Kingston Pike
• Permit request for Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West at 209 Advantage Pl
• Permit request for Ian's Market #142 at 216 E Blount Ave Ste 2101
• Permit request for Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown at 401 W Summit Hill

The Beer Board approved six new beer permits, some pending final documentation, with unanimous or voice votes ranging from six to seven in favor. Four other applications were postponed to the July 22 meeting by unanimous consent, and the 4th Creek Brewing LLC permit was withdrawn by unanimous consent. No other resolutions or hearings were taken.

• Approved BOGARTZ IN BEARDEN beer permit (7-0 vote)
• Approved DRURY INN & SUITES KNOXVILLE WEST permit pending documentation (6-0 vote)
• Approved EXPRESS STOP 1 beer permit pending documentation (6-0 vote)
• Approved IAN'S MARKET #142 beer permit pending documentation (6-0 vote)
• Approved PADDOCK LOUNGE beer permit (7-0 vote)
• Postponed EL MOLINO SUPERMARKET LLC permit to July 22 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed EZ STOP FOOD MART #15 permit to July 22 (unanimous consent)
• Withdrew 4TH CREEK BREWING LLC beer permit (unanimous consent)

Audit Committee Regular

The Audit Committee will meet to review reports from the internal auditor and the finance department regarding waste, fraud, and abuse. The committee will also consider and vote on adding specific items to its work plan.

• Vote on adding alcohol server training or KASK class compliance for beer permit holders to work plan
• Vote on adding short-term rentals to work plan
• Vote on adding owner-occupied accessory dwelling units to work plan
• Finance Department report on complaints of waste, fraud, and abuse

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The committee also approved the internal auditor’s work plan covering KAST class compliance for beer permit holders, short‑term rentals, and owner‑occupied accessory dwelling units. Both motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved internal auditor work on KAST training, short‑term rentals, and ADUs (voice vote 6‑0)

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on a proposed one-half percent local option sales tax increase and the adoption of the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program. The body will also consider several zoning changes and the authorization of automated enforcement for school zone speeding and motor vehicle noise.

• Proposed one-half percent local option sales tax increase, with an exemption for food and food ingredients
• Adoption of the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and FY 2026 budget
• Ordinance for automated enforcement of school zone speeding and motor vehicle noise
• Agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum for annual support not to exceed $50,000.00
• Zoning changes for 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, 1501 N. Cherry Street, 1203 Murray Drive, 700 Gertrude Avenue, and 4423 Ball Camp Pike

The council adopted several ordinances, including one to authorize automated speed and noise enforcement in school zones (8‑1). It also approved the FY 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program (8‑1) and reappointed members to the Planning Commission (9‑0). A zoning appeal to increase a front setback was denied (8‑1), and three other ordinances were postponed.

• Approved Ordinance O-53-2025 for automated school‑zone speed enforcement (8‑1)
• Approved Ordinance O-56-2025 FY 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program (8‑1)
• Approved Resolution R-142-2025 reappointing Planning Commission members (9‑0)
• Denied resolution to increase front setback at 137 W. Anderson Ave (8‑1)
• Postponed Ordinances 12‑ag, 12‑ah, and 12‑ai (postponed)
• Approved Ordinance O-54-2025 donating $1,500 to YOKE (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O-55-2025 donating $1,500 to One Knoxville Collective (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-144-2025 sale of surplus property on Moody Ave for $4,444.44 (9‑0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hear a presentation from Mayor Kincannon and staff about a local option sales tax increase. After the presentation, council members will have a question and discussion period. No formal vote or decision is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: local option sales tax increase
• Council questions and discussion on the tax increase

Council members and staff presented and discussed the mayor's proposal for a local option sales tax increase, its potential revenue, and possible project funding. Topics included tax rate authority, ballot language, grocery exemptions, and impacts on sidewalks and school contributions. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force will review and vote on recommendations to amend the Rules of Procedure. The body will also consider specific rules regarding ordinances, debate, and vacancies, and review Public Chapter 411 regarding electronic meeting participation.

• Vote on recommendation to amend the Rules of Procedure
• Review of Rule 9 (proposed ordinances and resolutions), Rule 14 (committee referral), and Rule 18 (order of debate)
• Review of Rule 22 (expenditure of council legislative funds) and Rule 26 (filling vacancies)
• Review of Public Chapter 411 regarding electronic participation in meetings
• Report from Howard Baker School interns on Municipal Technical Advisory Service survey results

The task force approved the recommended amendments to the Rules of Procedure, covering Sections 7.5‑61 through 7.5‑87, with a unanimous 6‑0 voice vote. The council also approved amended minutes for the March 18 and April 1 meetings, each by a 4‑0 voice vote. Several pending items, including clarifications to Rule 14, debate‑speech limits in Rule 18, and adoption of Public Chapter 411 on electronic participation, were postponed for future consideration.

• Approved recommended amendments to Rules of Procedure (Sections 7.5‑61‑87) – vote 6‑0
• Approved amended minutes of March 18, 2025 – vote 4‑0
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 – vote 4‑0
• Postponed further consideration of Rule 14 referral clarification
• Postponed further consideration of Rule 18 debate‑speech limits
• Postponed review of Public Chapter 411 on electronic participation
• Postponed draft memorandum of the task force
• Postponed reorganization of recorder‑recommended rules into a separate article

Beer Board Regular

The Knoxville Beer Board will meet to approve beer permits for various businesses and special events, including a 60th anniversary party for Children's International Summer Village and a pre-match kickoff event for One Knoxville Collective.

• Special event permits: Grooves in the Garden, Hola Festival, Children's International Summer Village 60th Anniversary, One Knoxville Collective pre-match kickoff
• Beer permits: The Casual Pint, Dough Jo Series 5, Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West, Ian's Market #171, Juan's Tacos, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
• Postponed items: Bogartz in Bearden, El Molino Supermarket, Paddock Lounge
• Administrative hearings and resolutions regarding board compensation
• Addendum items: 4th Creek Brewing, Chuck E. Cheese, Fast Hand, Mother Bar

The Beer Board postponed three pending beer‑permit applications to the June 24, 2025 meeting and withdrew one request. It approved two special‑event permits and several regular permits, many with unanimous or voice votes. All approvals recorded vote counts ranging from seven to eight affirmative votes with no negatives.

• Postponed Bogartz in Bearden beer permit to June 24, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed El Molino Supermarket beer permit to June 24, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed Paddock Lounge beer permit to June 24, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Withdrew Children’s International Summer Village beer permit (unanimous consent)
• Approved Grooves in the Garden – Uunik Academy special event permit (Yes 7, No 0, Absent Parker, Singh)
• Approved Hola Festival – Hola Hora Latina special event permit (Yes 7, No 0, Absent Parker, Singh)
• Approved One Knoxville Collective pre‑match kickoff event permit (Yes 8, No 0, Absent Singh)
• Approved The Casual Pint beer permit (Yes 8, No 0, Absent Singh)

City Council Regular

The Knoxville City Council will vote on the ordinance that sets the city’s annual appropriations and a property‑tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1 2025. The council will also consider a series of zoning reclassifications for several parcels and adopt resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements for public‑safety, infrastructure and redevelopment projects, some funded by American Rescue Plan grants. Additional items include donations from the Community Safety budget and the adoption of the city’s Capital Improvements Program.

• Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for FY 2025‑26 (Finance Department)
• Ordinance levying a property tax to fund the General Fund and Debt Service (Finance Department)
• Ordinance changing zoning of 107 Meadow View Road from RN‑2 to RN‑4 (Planning)
• Resolution authorizing up to $100,000 for a community violence assessment with UT (Community Safety)
• Resolution amending Smith Seckman Reid contract, adding $19,800 for a total of $136,080 (Engineering)

The council approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting and withdrew Ordinance 12‑ae. It adopted a package of ordinances, including the annual appropriations for FY 2025‑2026, a citywide tax levy, a human‑resources classification amendment, a landscape buffer amendment, design guidelines for the Edgewood‑Park City Historic Overlay, and several zoning changes. No items were postponed or added to the consent calendar.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Ordinance 12‑ae withdrawn (no vote)
• Approved annual appropriations ordinance O‑37‑2025 (7‑1)
• Approved tax levy ordinance O‑38‑2025 (8‑0)
• Approved HR classification amendment O‑39‑2025 (8‑0)
• Approved landscape buffer ordinance O‑40‑2025 (8‑0)
• Approved Edgewood‑Park City H design guidelines O‑41‑2025 (7‑1)
• Approved zoning change at 107 Meadow View Rd O‑42‑2025 (8‑0)

Legislative Budget Hearings

The Knoxville City Council held a Legislative Budget Hearing on May 13, 2025 to review the city's 2025 budget. Officials from the mayor's office, finance, public safety, operations, and other departments presented budget information and updates. The council will consider and adopt the budget based on these presentations.

• Mayor Indya Kincannon introduced the 2025 budget
• Chief Financial Officer Boyce Evans presented the budget overview
• Police Chief Paul Noel and Fire Chief Stan Sharp gave public safety updates
• Operations, Engineering, and other department directors discussed departmental budgets
• Urban Design & Development and Housing & Neighborhood Development presented related proposals

The Knoxville City Council met on May 13, 2025 for a legislative budget hearing. Council members and department heads discussed the proposed budget, including items such as the Convention Center debt payment, police and fire department funding, and various capital projects. The meeting covered public safety, operations, housing, and other departmental updates but did not record any approvals, denials, or votes on specific measures. No formal decisions were documented in the minutes.

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on several resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute property acquisitions, contracts, and amendments for infrastructure projects totaling over $1.5 million. It will also adopt an ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue and consider multiple zoning changes for residential, commercial, and mixed‑use properties. Additional items include reappointing members to the Police Advisory and Review Committee and modest appropriations for community‑safety nonprofits.

• Resolution to acquire up to $1,072,600 for the Broadway Streetscapes Project (8 tracts)
• Resolution authorizing a contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. for CIPP IV Phase 2 up to $113,200
• Resolution amending Cannon & Cannon, Inc. contract for parking lot improvements to $140,100
• Ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue from Hackman Street to Maynard Glenn Fields Park
• Ordinance changing the base zoning of 107 Meadow View Road from RN‑2 to RN‑4

The Knoxville City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $1.07 M acquisition for the Broadway Streetscapes project and a $252 k recycling contract. A resolution for a community‑violence intervention program was approved by a 6‑3 vote. Ordinances to close Cafego Avenue and amend landscape buffer yard requirements were also adopted.

• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑120‑2025 for Broadway Streetscapes acquisition up to $1,072,600 (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑127‑2025 community‑violence intervention program $519,750 (6‑3)
• Approved Resolution R‑128‑2025 recycling contract $252,000 annually (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O‑36‑2025 to close unimproved Cafego Avenue (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑121‑2025 LJA Engineering services $113,200 (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑124‑2025 Southern Constructors contract amendment, total $3,767,296.99 (9‑0)
• Approved ordinance amendment to Landscape Buffer Yards (8‑0, 1 absent)

Beer Board Regular

The Knoxville Beer Board will review and decide on multiple special event beer permit requests from organizations such as Scarecrow Foundation Inc and Asian Culture Center of TN. It will also consider a large number of standard beer permit applications from businesses including Hantak Corporation, El Molino Supermarket LLC, and 4th Creek Brewing LLC. Additionally, the board will discuss adopting a revised application form that reflects recent amendments to Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Sections 4-76 and 4-77.

• Special event beer permit request – Scarecrow Foundation Inc (PO Box 11684)
• Beer permit request – Hantak Corporation, 113 S Central St
• Beer permit request – El Molino Supermarket LLC, 911 W Baxter Ave
• Addendum – 4th Creek Brewing LLC application, 130 S Northshore Dr
• Consideration of new application form reflecting recent code amendments

The Knoxville Beer Board unanimously approved a series of beer permit applications, including those for SCARECROW FOUNDATION, ADOPT A GOLDEN KNOXVILLE, ASIAN CULTURE CENTER, HANTAK Corporation, and PHH KNOXVILLE. Several permits were approved pending additional documentation. The board also postponed three pending items (7-d, 7-f, 7-o) and two specific applications (Dough Jo Series 5 and El Molino Supermarket) to the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approved SCARECROW FOUNDATION INC beer permit (8-0)
• Approved ADOPT A GOLDEN KNOXVILLE INC beer permit (8-0)
• Approved ASIAN CULTURE CENTER OF TN beer permit (8-0)
• Approved HANTAK CORPORATION (113 S Central) pending documentation (8-0)
• Approved PHH KNOXVILLE LLC (3925 Schaad Rd) beer permit (8-0)
• Postponed Dough Jo Series 5 permit to May 27, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed El Molino Supermarket LLC permit to May 27, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Postponed items 7-d, 7-f, 7-o to May 27, 2025 (no objection)

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss the annual appropriations and property tax levy for the fiscal period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The meeting also includes several zoning changes, infrastructure contracts, and affordable housing funding awards.

• Agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project not to exceed $4,994,000.00
• Funding for affordable housing: $1,000,000.00 for Lumen Flats (1585 Coleman Road), $360,000.00 for Edgewood Apts. (2501 Edgewood Ave), and $210,000.00 for Parkview Apts. (2226 Parkview Ave)
• Zoning change for 413 E Inskip Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to O (Office)
• Zoning change for 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street from I-G (General Industrial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use)
• Agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Seventeenth Street Bridge repairs not to exceed $377,239.00

The City Council approved several community‑safety donations and zoning changes, each by unanimous voice vote. A tie on the One Year Plan ordinance was broken by Mayor Indya Kincannon, allowing the plan to be adopted. Additional ordinances amended commercial setbacks and re‑zoned multiple parcels. A resolution recognizing National Youth Violence Prevention Week was also adopted.

• Approved $1,500 donation to TKJ Foundation (Ordinance O-28-2025) – 8‑0
• Approved $1,500 donation to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services (Ordinance O-29-2025) – 8‑0
• Approved closure of unnamed alley off Waverly St (Ordinance O-30-2025) – 8‑0
• Mayor broke tie to adopt One Year Plan (Ordinance O-31-2025) – 5‑4 after mayor vote
• Approved amendment to commercial zoning setbacks (Ordinance O-32-2025) – 8‑0
• Approved South City Sector Plan amendment (Ordinance O-33-2025) – 8‑0
• Approved industrial mixed‑use zoning change for Atchley St (Ordinance O-34-2025) – 8‑0
• Approved resolution recognizing National Youth Violence Prevention Week (Resolution R-100-2025) – 8‑0

Audit Committee Regular

The committee approved all four of Mrs. Kirk's recommendations on the waste, fraud and abuse complaint process by a 7‑0 voice vote. The minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting were also approved as distributed. No other actions were formally adopted; work‑plan items were only discussed for future meetings.

• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved all four waste, fraud, and abuse complaint recommendations (7-0 voice vote)

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force will meet to discuss recommended amendments to the city's rules and a draft memorandum. The agenda includes a review of Rule 20 and a report from Howard Baker School interns regarding a municipal survey.

• Review of recommended amendments to rules of procedure
• Report from Howard Baker School interns
• Draft memorandum of the task force
• Review of Rule 20 of the rules of procedure
• Report on reorganizing city recorder rules into a separate article

The Task Force approved the March 18, 2025 minutes by a 7‑0 voice vote. It reached consensus to keep subsection (g) of Rule 13 while striking “its” and inserting “a.” The group also agreed to change the word “deferral” in Rule 24 to “postpone.” Additionally, the Task Force voted to strike the word “voice” from subsection (e) of Rule 26 and to request comment from Knoxville Community Media’s Board on Rule 23. Further discussion on zoning agenda language in Rule 25 was postponed until the May 27 meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 (vote 7‑0)
• Retained existing subsection (g) of Rule 13, striking “its” and inserting “a” (consensus)
• Revised wording of “deferral” to “postpone” in Rule 24 (consensus)
• Struck the word “voice” from subsection (e) of Rule 26 (agreement)
• Decided to ask Knoxville Community Media’s Board for comment on Rule 23
• Postponed further consideration of zoning agenda language in Rule 25 until May 27
• No changes made to draft memorandum of the Task Force (status unchanged)
• No changes made to rules recommended by the City Recorder to be reorganized (status unchanged)

City Council Regular

The Knoxville City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $965,012.71 grant from FEMA to reimburse storm‑damage expenses. Other items include a $724,611 state transit grant for bus‑stop upgrades, a $150,000 utility‑damage‑prevention contract, and ordinance changes on beer sales at events and zoning reclassifications. The council will also adopt two $1,500 community‑safety appropriations and approve several licensing certificates.

• Resolution approving a $965,012.71 FEMA grant (with $844,386.13 federal funds and $120,626.58 local match) for 2023 severe storm recovery (Finance Department)
• Resolution approving a $724,611 Tennessee DOT grant (with up to $241,538 city match) for bus‑stop improvements (Knoxville Area Transit)
• Resolution authorizing a $150,000 agreement with Jones Locating Service for utility damage prevention for streetlighting (Engineering Department)
• Ordinance amending the city code to regulate beer sales at certain properties for event safety (Councilmember Rider)
• Ordinance changing the base zoning of 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street from General Industrial (I‑G) to Industrial Mixed‑Use (I‑MU) (Planning Department)

The City Council approved a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for utility damage prevention, traffic control services, and multiple grant applications, including a $844,386 emergency management grant and a $724,611 transit improvement grant. An ordinance amending the city code to streamline beer sales at events was also adopted. Two ordinances appropriating $1,500 each to local charities were approved. All actions passed by a voice vote of nine members in favor and none opposed.

• Approved Ordinance O-26-2025 amending beer‑sale code (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-88-2025 appointing Public Arts Committee members (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-89-2025 utility damage prevention contract up to $150,000 (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-90-2025 traffic‑control services contract up to $75,000 (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-91-2025 traffic‑control services contract up to $25,000 (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-92-2025 grant for $844,386.13 storm recovery (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-93-2025 IMPROVE Act transit grant $724,611 (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance appropriating $1,500 to TKJ Foundation (9‑0)

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes and professional service agreements. The body is also reviewing resolutions for police grants and community center leases.

• Estimated $762,048.00 annual premium for liability and equipment insurance
• Up to $315,698.00 for Riverwalk to Cityview Greenway Connection design services
• Up to $195,052.50 for 2025 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project
• Zoning change for 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 to C-H-2
• Two 10-year leases at South Knoxville Community Center for Boys and Girls Clubs and Community Action Committee

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force will meet to discuss recommended amendments to the rules of procedure and draft a memorandum. The group will also review specific rules, including Rule 13, and schedule the next meeting for April.

• Review of recommended amendments to rules of procedure
• Draft memorandum of the task force
• Review of rules of procedure, starting with Rule 13
• Scheduling of April meeting
• Reports from Howard Baker School interns

Beer Board Regular

The Beer Board will consider multiple new beer permit requests for various businesses across city districts. The board will also hold an administrative hearing regarding Harb's Market.

• Permit request for Dogwood Arts Festival at 123 W Jackson Ave
• Permit request for Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown at 401 W Summit Hill
• Permit request for Saint Lucille's Kitchen at 8 Emory Place
• Permit request for Knoxville Coliseum at 4328 N Broadway
• Administrative hearing for Hena, Inc. dba Harb's Market at 3001 Burnside St

Beer Board Special

The Knoxville Beer Board will meet on March 4, 2025, to consider beer permit requests for ONE KNOXVILLE COLLECTIVE at 121 E Jackson Ave. The agenda lists two identical entries for the same applicant and location.

• Beer permit request for ONE KNOXVILLE COLLECTIVE at 121 E Jackson Ave
• Public comments regarding agenda items
• Beer Board administrative hearings
• Beer Board resolutions
• Addendum to Beer Board agenda

City Council Regular

The Knoxville City Council will vote on multiple resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements, including a $1,059,400 award for affordable rental housing at 1834 Beech Street. Council members will also consider ordinances to amend the FY 24/25 operating and capital budgets, appropriate park funds, and change zoning classifications for two properties. Additional resolutions cover design services, vehicle detection hardware, banking services, park maintenance, golf management, a liquor license, and pension grants.

• Resolution to award up to $1,059,400 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Historic Giffin, LP for 36 affordable units at 1834 Beech Street
• Resolution to authorize up to $359,785 for professional design services for the Magnolia Avenue Intersections Improvements Project
• Emergency Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25
• Ordinance to remove a planned district (C) designation from 0 Millard Beets Road
• Ordinance to change zoning of 6200 Papermill Drive from C‑G‑3 to C‑H‑2

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop on February 27, 2025. Council members will hear a presentation from Erin Read, Executive Director of the Knoxville‑Knox County Office of Housing Stability, covering background, homeless service system data, HMIS modeling, and the strategic planning process. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and a period for council questions and discussion. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on housing stability updates by Erin Read (Knoxville‑Knox County Office of Housing Stability)

Audit Committee Regular

The Audit Committee will review the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Members will vote on whether to renew the contract with Crosslin, PLLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting and reports from the committee chair and internal auditor.

• Review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 2024
• Vote on renewal of the contract with Crosslin, PLLC
• Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting

Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force Regular

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Review Task Force is meeting to identify and prioritize specific rules of procedure for further study and possible revision. The body will also discuss next steps for this process.

• Identification and prioritization of Rules of Procedure for review and revision

Beer Board Regular

The Beer Board is meeting to consider beer permit requests for various businesses across six districts. The board will also review the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting.

• Permit request for Afrovibe Lounge at 1045 Maryville Pike
• Permit request for Captain Crab at 4834 N Broadway
• Permit request for Chuck E Cheese at 8225 Kingston Pike
• Permit request for Fairfield Inn & Suites at 5620 Merchants Center Blvd
• Permit request for Young-Williams Animal Center at 3201 Division St

City Council Regular

The City Council will vote on several professional service agreements for infrastructure and maintenance. The body is also considering second readings for various zoning reclassifications and street name changes.

• Contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2025 Resurfacing Phase I Project not to exceed $5,365,594.00
• Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Stormwater Asset Management Project Phase II not to exceed $2,206,000.00
• Zoning change for 1316 Grand Avenue from RN-5 to C-G-2 (General Commercial)
• Zoning change for 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane from RN-1 to C-G-1 (General Commercial)
• Agreement with Spatco Energy Solutions, LLC for fuel site at 1630 Huron Street not to exceed $510,000.00

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Knoxville City Council will vote on a series of resolutions authorizing grant awards and contracts, including a $1,750,000 opioid abatement grant and several community‑program grants. It will also adopt the annual budget for the Downtown Knoxville Alliance and consider property acquisition and easement requests. In addition, the council will act on multiple ordinances affecting street closures, name changes, and zoning classifications.

• Resolution to apply for and accept up to $1,750,000 from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council (Knoxville Police Department request)
• Resolution authorizing up to $150,000 in African American Equity Restoration Task Force grants to ten community organizations
• Resolution authorizing up to $130,000 for design services with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway Project
• Ordinance to close a portion of O’Neal Street at City Block 19442 and allow quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
• Ordinance to rename Willow Avenue to Patton Street between Florida Street and McCalla Avenue

City Council - Retreat

The City Council will hold a retreat on January 24, 2025 to review the 2024 year, discuss planning with Knoxville‑Knox County, and outline priorities for 2025. The agenda includes a morning recap, a joint planning session, and a session on 2025 priorities, with breaks and meals. No specific motions or votes are listed.

Rules of Procedure and Charter Task Force - Regular Meeting

The Rules of Procedure and Charter Task Force will discuss and adopt a policy establishing the public comment period required by Tennessee law. The meeting will also review the board’s rules of procedure and the city charter, and set dates for future meetings. Public comments related to agenda items will be heard.

• Discussion and adoption of policy for public comment period (T.C.A. §8-44-112)
• Review of Rules of Procedure
• Review of City Charter
• Scheduling of future Task Force meetings

Beer Board - Regular Meeting

The Knoxville Beer Board will consider several beer permit requests submitted by applicants in districts 1 through 6. Applicants include CHUCK E CHEESE, Corner Market on 13th, East Tennessee Kidney Foundation, and others. An addendum also lists additional permit applications such as 4th Creek Brewing and Cazzy's Corner Grill. The board will vote on whether to approve or deny each request.

• CHUCK E CHEESE – 8225 Kingston Pike (2nd District)
• Corner Market on 13th – 310 13th St (1st District)
• East Tennessee Kidney Foundation – P O Box 22072 (6th District)
• Karma & the Chameleon LLC – 815 Merchant Dr (5th District)
• 4th Creek Brewing – 130 S Northshore Dr (2nd District)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on second-reading ordinances for zoning changes at Pinehurst Drive and Kingston Pike. The body is also reviewing several resolutions for transportation staffing, recreation center improvements, and police department grants.

• Zoning and plan amendments for 4325 Pinehurst Drive requested by Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
• Zoning change for 5941 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1
• Grant applications for the Police Department: $1,750,000 from Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council and $115,500 from the DEA
• Contract increase of $83,858.40 for Cal Johnson Recreation Center Improvements (total: $462,208.40)
• Staff augmentation agreements with WSP USA, Inc. and Gresham Smith, each not to exceed $55,000.00 annually

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Knoxville City Council will consider a series of reappointments, zoning changes, and several contract and grant authorizations. Major items include a $27,582,300.18 agreement with Axon Enterprise for police camera and video‑management services, and multiple infrastructure contracts and grants. The council will also vote on an ordinance to rename Patton Street to Willow Avenue.

• Resolution authorizing a $27,582,300.18 contract with Axon Enterprise for police camera services
• Resolution authorizing up to $526,050.00 for the 2025 Curb Cuts Project with Design and Construction Services, Inc.
• Resolution amending the Gay Street Bridge Repair contract to a total of $348,000.00
• Resolution amending the Rogers Group contract to a total of $3,764,563.61
• Ordinance to change Patton Street name to Willow Avenue between Willow Avenue and E. Summit Hill Drive