Pigeon Forge, TN

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The Pigeon Forge City Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM at City Hall. The agenda is mostly new business: votes on several equipment purchases, engineering and administrative contracts, and a grant acceptance, plus a second reading of an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Items are listed as discussion and consideration for approval, so the agenda does not show what was decided.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1204 to amend Ordinance No. 2026-1195, annual appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 — second reading
• Purchase of body worn cameras, vehicle cameras, and cellular cradle points from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $286,115.00 via Sourcewell Contract 101223
• Purchase of a Vermeer boring machine with appurtenances from Vermeer Heartland for $287,116.83 via the Sourcewell contract
• Purchase of a 2027 F-250 Utility Bed Truck from Two Rivers Ford for $66,134.21 using the statewide contract
• Heart monitor/defibrillator and mechanical CPR device from ZOLL Medical Corporation for $86,147.31 via National Purchasing Partners contract PS25850

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The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meet jointly. The commission will vote on minutes, hear public comment, and consider several subdivision plats, planned unit developments, and site plans, plus a police special event request. The agenda is largely routine land-use approvals with no rezoning requests listed.

• Final subdivision of Golf Road Property, 520 Golf Road
• Final subdivision of Hillsboro Acres Property, Lots 4R, 5R, 236 Mountain Vista Drive
• Minor subdivision of The Track, 2575 Parkway
• Final PUD of The Vista Condos, Lots 1-5, 215 Mayes Road
• Revised Final PUD of Covered Bridge Resort, Phase 4B

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The Pigeon Forge City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning a parcel on Wears Valley Road, amending the flag definition, and adopting the C-PACER program. New business includes first readings of ordinances to amend zoning text for industrial uses and definitions, plus an appropriations amendment. The commission will also consider numerous contracts and purchases, including a $25 million grant for a water line project, police equipment, and park improvements.

• Rezoning parcel 142.01 on Wears Valley Road from R-1 to C-6 (Ordinance 2026-1200)
• Adopt C-PACER program (Resolution 2026-979) and agreement with Tennessee PACE
• Accept $25,000,000 EDA grant for Douglas Lake Raw Water Transmission Line with $15,150,000 local match
• Purchase 14 mobile and 14 portable radios from Motorola for $318,562.58
• Approve $100,000 artist contract for Patriot Festival 2027

The Pigeon Forge Board of Commissioners approved a $25,000,000 Economic Development Administration grant and a $15,150,000 local match for the Douglas Lake Raw Water Transmission Line Project, with costs shared with Gatlinburg and Sevier County. The board also approved rezoning a Wears Valley Road parcel from R-1 to C-6, amended the zoning definition of "Flag," and adopted the C-PACER program plus an agreement with Midwest PACE Services to administer it. Numerous purchases and contracts were approved, including police radios and vehicle equipment, park equipment, and engineering services. Mayor McClure and Commissioner Whaley were absent; all recorded votes were unanimous.

• Approved $25,000,000 EDA grant and $15,150,000 local match for Douglas Lake Raw Water Transmission Line Project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning parcel 142.01 on Wears Valley Road from R-1 to C-6, second reading (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment adding language to the "Flag" definition, second reading (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending M-1 Industrial District permitted uses (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance defining data centers and recreational substance sales (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending FY 2026-2027 appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted C-PACER program and approved agreement with Midwest PACE Services, LLC d/b/a Tennessee PACE to administer it (unanimous)
• Approved $318,562.58 purchase of 14 mobile and 14 portable Motorola radios (unanimous)

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The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meet jointly. The commission will consider a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for M-1 Industrial District permitted uses, a final PUD for Jellystone Resort, and site plans for Blake Jones Fun Center and Meadowbrook Park Retail and Apartments. The board's agenda is limited to procedural items.

• Dollywood Company 5k and Half Marathon, April 23-25, 2027, approved route
• Final PUD Jellystone Resort, 3404 Whaley Drive
• Site Plan: Blake Jones Fun Center, 2891 Parkway
• Site Plan: Meadowbrook Park Retail and Apartments, Parkway and Appalachia Drive
• Zoning ordinance amendment, Article VII, Section 707, M-1 Industrial District

The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission approved a zoning ordinance amendment to permit data centers and recreational substance sales in the M-1 Industrial District, with a recommendation to include sound limits. The commission also approved a final PUD for Jellystone Resort, a site plan for a bus tour business at Blake Jones Fun Center, and a site plan for Meadowbrook Park Retail and Apartments subject to removing a Parkway driveway cut. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning amendment allowing data centers and recreational substance sales in M-1 district (unanimous)
• Approved final PUD for Jellystone Resort at 3404 Whaley Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for bus tour business at 2891 Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Meadowbrook Park Retail and Apartments subject to eliminating Parkway driveway cut (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2026 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will consider several resolutions and approvals, including a C-PACER program, the guaranteed maximum price for the new City Hall, and various equipment and service contracts. The agenda also includes grant applications and amendments for infrastructure projects.

• Resolution 2026-978 to consider a C-PACER program
• Approval of GMP#2 for New City Hall construction from Horner Building Company
• Purchase of 2027 F-550 dump truck for $92,795.43 from Ford of Murfreesboro
• Renewal of bear-resistant trash cart bid with Northland Products at $345.57 per cart
• Application for Safe Haven Baby Box Grant at Station 1

The City Commission approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Phase II of the New City Hall construction. The commission also authorized a new dump truck purchase, various service agreement renewals, and applications for state grants.

• Approved New City Hall Phase II construction agreement with Horner Building Company (unanimous)
• Approved $92,795.43 purchase of 2027 F-550 dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved intent to consider C-Pacer clean energy program (unanimous)
• Approved revised Johnson Controls service proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Kelsan maintenance agreement for cleaning equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Northland Products, Inc. bid renewal for bear-resistant trash carts (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing TDOT grant funding for Mill Creek West Connector (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 for Waldens Creek Greenway TDOT TAP grant (unanimous)

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The Pigeon Forge Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss three items: the Employee Health Clinic, adding multi-use playing fields, and participation in the C-PACER program as an economic development tool. Public comments will be taken. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of the Employee Health Clinic
• Discussion of adding multi-use playing fields
• Discussion of participation in the C-PACER program as an economic development tool

The City Commission held a work session to discuss several upcoming projects. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• Agreed to continue working on the Employee Health Clinic plan
• Directed staff to continue gathering information on multi-use playing fields
• Scheduled C-PACER program resolution for an upcoming agenda

City Commission

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to lower the minimum acreage for planned unit developments (PUDs) eligible for off-street parking exemptions from ten acres to five. The agenda also includes first readings on a rezoning and a flag definition change, plus approvals for multiple contracts and purchases, including vehicles, software, and construction projects.

• Ordinance 2026-1198: amend zoning to allow parking exemptions for PUDs with at least 5 acres (second reading)
• Ordinance 2026-1200: rezone parcel 142.01 on Wears Valley Road from R-1 to C-6 (first reading)
• Resolution 2026-976: intent to reimburse up to $7,000,000 for public works including City Hall
• Resolution 2026-977: intent to reimburse up to $9,000,000 from TDZ Fund for Westside Connector
• Purchase of 14 police vehicles from Two Rivers, Inc. for $686,219.50

The Pigeon Forge City Commission approved on second reading an ordinance allowing the city to exempt off-street parking requirements for planned unit developments (PUDs) of at least five acres, down from the previous ten-acre threshold. The commission also approved first readings for a rezoning and a flag definition change, along with numerous resolutions and purchases, including a $7 million reimbursement resolution for public works projects and a $9 million resolution for the Westside Connector. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-1198 on second reading, reducing PUD parking exemption threshold from 10 to 5 acres (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-1200, rezoning parcel 142.01 on Wears Valley Road from R-1 to C-6 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-1201, amending the 'Flag' definition in zoning text (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-976, declaring intent to reimburse up to $7M for public works projects including City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-977, declaring intent to reimburse TDZ Fund up to $9M for Westside Connector (unanimous)
• Approved $467,714 purchase of Peterbilt chassis with HeilPack front loader for sanitation (unanimous)
• Approved $686,219.50 purchase of 14 police vehicles from Two Rivers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $721,500 Urban Operating Assistance Program grant for transit (unanimous)

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The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet jointly on August 4, 2026. The agenda includes a zoning interpretation request for a front setback on Mountain View, final approval of the City Hall Complex Phase 3 PUD, and several new preliminary PUD plans including Heavenwood, Misty Blue, and Mountain Mile Development. Two rezoning requests are also on the table: 2.0 acres on Pinyon Circle from R-1 to R-2, and 1.6 acres at 640 Wears Valley Road from R-1 to C-6.

• Mountain View, Lot 1 – request for interpretation of front setback requirements in R-2 District
• Final PUD City Hall Complex, Phase 3, 3221 Rena Street
• Preliminary PUD Plan for Heavenwood, McMahan Road
• Request for rezoning of 2.0 acres on Pinyon Circle from R-1 to R-2
• Request for rezoning of 1.6 acres at 640 Wears Valley Road from R-1 to C-6

City Commission

The City Commission will hold second readings on three ordinances, including adopting the FY2025 property tax rate and reducing the minimum acreage for parking incentives in planned unit developments from 10 to 5 acres. The board will also consider approving a construction bid for the Westside Connector Roadway Project and several equipment purchases, including radios, robotic mowers, and a fueling system replacement.

• Ordinance 2026-1197: adopt property tax rate for FY2026-2027 (second reading)
• Ordinance 2026-1198: reduce minimum acreage for off-street parking incentive agreements in PUDs from 10 to 5 acres (second reading)
• Bid approval for Charles Blalock and Sons to construct the Westside Connector Roadway Project
• Purchase 30 TRI Band Portable Radios for $178,860 from Land-air Communications
• Purchase three autonomous mowers and installation for Fire Station #2 and Wear Farm City Park for $42,064.37

The Pigeon Forge City Commission approved the property tax rate for FY 2026-2027 and an ordinance to fund participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System. It also approved a $5.76M construction bid and a $435,831 engineering agreement for the Westside Connector Roadway Project, along with several equipment purchases and service agreements. An ordinance to amend parking requirements for PUDs was removed from the agenda and will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved property tax rate ordinance for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to fund TCRS participation (unanimous)
• Approved $435,831 agreement with CDM Smith for CEI services (unanimous)
• Approved $5,763,501.56 bid from Charles Blalock and Sons for Westside Connector construction (unanimous)
• Approved $40,907 purchase of two portable message reader boards (unanimous)
• Approved $49,507 purchase of 2026 F-150 4x4 (unanimous)
• Approved $178,860 purchase of 30 TRI Band Portable Radios (unanimous)
• Approved $42,064.37 purchase of three robotic mowers (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2026. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance to close/abandon a right-of-way on Teaster Lane, a first reading of the property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027, and a first reading to amend zoning to allow parking incentives for larger planned unit developments. Commissioners will also consider approving several expenditures, including $58,910.00 for RFID tickets, $52,582.73 for a Ford F250, and $51,974.86 for a Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1197 — first reading to adopt the property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027.
• Ordinance No. 2026-1198 — first reading to amend zoning to allow the city commission to exempt all or part of off-street parking requirements for planned unit developments of at least five acres.
• Resolution to approve the plan of services for annexation of Tax Map 82, Parcel 142.01, located at 644 Wears Valley Road.
• Approval of $58,910.00 for the purchase of 250,000 RFID tickets from BOCA SYSTEMS, INC for transit day passes.
• Approval to apply for the FY27 School Resource Officer Grant, which provides $75,000 per school for SRO salary, benefits, and training at four schools.

The Pigeon Forge City Commission unanimously approved several items, including the first reading of the property tax rate for FY 2026-2027, zoning text amendments to reduce the acreage threshold for parking exemptions in PUDs from 10 to 5 acres, and a $674,412.37 guaranteed maximum price for Phase 1 of the new City Hall building. The commission also approved annexation of property at 644 Wears Valley Road, purchase of vehicles and equipment, and various other contracts and agreements.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-1196 to close/abandon R.O.W. along Teaster Lane (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-1197 adopting property tax rate for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-1198 amending zoning to allow parking exemptions for PUDs over 5 acres (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-1199 amending appropriations for TCRS participation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-974 reviewing plan of services for annexation at 644 Wears Valley Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-975 annexing property at 644 Wears Valley Road (unanimous)
• Approved $674,412.37 GMP#1 for New City Hall Building from Horner Building Company (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2027 Chevy Traverse for $43,921.18 as PIO vehicle (unanimous)

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The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on June 23, 2026, to discuss and act on several development items. These include preliminary subdivision plats for Pigeon Forge Smoky Resort and R.B. Robeson Property, a preliminary PUD for Jellystone Campground RV Resort, final PUD plats for The Reserve and Waterside Gardens Phase 4, a site plan for Pigeon Forge Pickelball, and a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding off-street parking exceptions.

• Preliminary PUD Plan for Jellystone Campground RV Resort at 3404 Whaley Drive
• Final PUD Plat for The Reserve, Lots 1-5, on Mayes Road
• Final PUD Plat for Waterside Gardens, Phase 4, on Snowflower Circle
• Site Plan for Pigeon Forge Pickelball at 310 Henderson Chapel Road
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article IX, Section 906b. on off-street parking exceptions

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The Pigeon Forge City Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2026. They will vote on the second reading of the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and an ordinance to close a right-of-way along Teaster Lane. Other items include selling police K-9 'Doom' to Claiborne County, approving a fireworks contract for the July 4th Patriot Festival, and adopting parks and greenways master plans.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-1195 adopting the annual budget for FY 2026-2027
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-1196 to close/abandon R.O.W. along Teaster Lane for Pigeon River Crossings LLC
• Approval to sell K-9 'Doom' to Claiborne County Sheriff's Office
• Approval of $77,928 contract with RCS Productions for Patriot Festival sound, lighting, and staging
• Approval to adopt Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Greenways and Bikeways Master Plan

The Pigeon Forge City Commission unanimously approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and a series of routine items including a right-of-way abandonment, library weeding list, IT contract services, sale of K-9 Doom, a school resource officer grant MOU, signage for the new police building, adoption of Parks and Recreation and Greenways/Bikeways Master Plans, a fireworks contract for the Patriot Festival, a production services agreement for the festival, a right-of-way abandonment agreement with Pigeon Forge Crossings LLC, a General Fund Balance Policy, and an agreement to evaluate E. Wears Valley Road improvements. All votes were unanimous with no public comments or opposition.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way abandonment along Teaster Lane for Pigeon River Crossings LLC (unanimous)
• Approved sale of K-9 Doom to Claiborne County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $77,928 agreement with RCS Productions for Patriot Festival sound, lighting, staging (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Greenways and Bikeways Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with CDM Smith to evaluate E. Wears Valley Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund Balance Policy (unanimous)

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The Pigeon Forge Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review and discuss three items: the city's participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, a proposal from SITE Concepts for a cell phone tower on city property, and a proposal to abandon a right-of-way on Teaster Lane. The meeting includes public comments and is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.

• Review and discuss city participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
• Review and discuss a proposal from SITE Concepts for a cell phone tower on city property
• Review and discuss a proposal to abandon right-of-way on Teaster Lane

The commission held a work session with no votes or final decisions. They discussed joining the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, a cell tower proposal from SITE Concepts, abandoning a right-of-way on Teaster Lane, and selling a behaviorally unfit K-9. All items were agreed to be placed on a future agenda for formal action.

• TCRS enrollment discussed; to be placed on upcoming agenda
• Cell tower proposal from SITE Concepts discussed; council agreed to have them work with a private business
• Right-of-way abandonment on Teaster Lane discussed; to be placed on upcoming agenda
• Sale of K-9 with behavioral issues discussed; chief to bring recommendation to future meeting

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will consider and vote on the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027, and hold a public hearing on annexing the Fairbanks Property (Tax Map 082, Parcel 142.01). Other items include approving contracts for the Douglas Lake Raw Water Intake Project, police equipment purchases, trail design, and mutual law enforcement assistance for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

• Ordinance 2026-1194: Annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Ordinance 2026-1195: Adopting the annual budget and tax rate for the City of Pigeon Forge for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-971: Public hearing on annexation of Fairbanks Property (Tax Map 082, Parcel 142.01)
• Discussion and consideration of GMP Amendment #4 and #5 with Garney Construction for the Douglas Lake Raw Water Intake Project
• Discussion and consideration for approval to trade used and confiscated weapons for 55 Glock 43X pistols

The Pigeon Forge City Commission unanimously approved the annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 on first reading. They also approved numerous other items including a mutual law enforcement agreement with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a police department weapons trade and purchase, and several professional service contracts. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved mutual law enforcement assistance agreement with Great Smoky Mountains National Park (unanimous)
• Approved trade of used/confiscated weapons for 55 Glock 43X (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Daniel Defense rifles via Buy Board Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved $378,500 professional services for Mill Creek Trailhead/West Greenway Connector (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to Sevier County for keeping national park open during federal shutdown (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Kevin Blalock to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Approved annual bids for paving, concrete, and striping from Blalock & Son and Volunteer Highway Supply (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss three items: the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Report, the Greenways and Bikeways Master Plan, and a Budget Review. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Report presented by Lanny Goodwin
• Greenways and Bikeways Master Plan presented by Lanny Goodwin
• Budget Review

General

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet jointly. The BZA will consider a variance request for a reduced side setback on Ogle Drive. The Planning Commission will review six Planned Unit Development proposals, including preliminary and final plans for projects on Whaley Drive, Veterans Boulevard, and McMahan Road, as well as a request to annex a 1.6-acre parcel on Wears Valley Road. Four special events are also up for approval.

• Variance request for 10-foot side setback instead of 16 feet in R-2 District, Ogle Drive, Lot 1
• Preliminary PUD Plan for Jellystone RV Resort, 3404 Whaley Drive
• Annexation request for 1.6-acre Biggs property on Wears Valley Road and Laurel Crest Lane
• Special events: Smoky Mountain Invasion, Bronco Stampede, Equality Fest, Arise Youth Conference
• Review of Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Greenways and Bikeways Master Plan

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The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on second reading of Ordinance 2026-1192 to rezone Parcel 049.02 on Russie Gap Road from R-1 to R-2. Other items include a $211,878.48 communication equipment purchase, a $92,082.95 gym equipment bid award, and a $19,000 HIDTA grant acceptance.

• Ordinance 2026-1192: rezone Parcel 049.02 on Russie Gap Road from R-1 to R-2
• Purchase of communication equipment from Land Air Total Communications for $211,878.48
• Award gym equipment bid to Design2Wellness, LLC for $92,082.95
• Accept annual grant from Appalachia HIDTA for $19,000
• Update to Social Media and Internet Posting policy via Resolution 2026-970

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will decide on several grants, contracts, and infrastructure projects, including a traffic study for Huskey Street, a $25,000 artist contract for the Patriot Festival, and repaving the Riverwalk Trail. The meeting also includes discussions on cybersecurity grants, trolley replacements, and maintenance agreements.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1193 to abandon .27 acres of ROW along City Hall Campus Property
• Contract with Pugh CPAs for 2025-2026 fiscal year audit
• SUDC grant acceptance from Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
• Artist contract for July 3rd Patriot Festival in the amount of $25,000
• Repaving The Riverwalk Trail from Municipal Parking Lot at The Island to pedestrian bridge at LeConte Center

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026, addressing a range of items including two first-reading ordinances (rezoning on Russie Gap Road and right-of-way abandonment), a water system master plan proposal, and numerous purchase approvals for police, water plant, and trolley equipment. The agenda also includes discussion of a salary study implementation, a road naming, and several contracts and change orders.

• Ordinance 2026-1192: Rezone Parcel 049.02 on Russie Gap Road from R-1 to R-2 (first reading)
• Ordinance 2026-1193: Abandon .27 acres of R.O.W. along City Hall Campus Property (formerly Estate Street) into TKC Hospitality 1, LLC tract (first reading)
• Proposal from Cannon and Cannon, Inc. for Water System Master Plan and Model Update
• Purchase of replacement Water Plant main panel, PLC components, and filter Operator Interface Terminals from MR Systems (sole source)
• Purchase of a Bearcat for Special Operations via HGACBuy contract #AM10-23

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review and discuss findings from the 2025-2026 employee wage study conducted by BTA Consulting. The agenda includes public comments and this single substantive item, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Review and discuss 2025-2026 employee wage study by BTA Consulting
• Public comments from citizens

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will consider multiple agenda items, including engineering services for the LeConte Center parking lot, a new storage building, change orders for the Douglas Lake Intake Project, and various equipment purchases. They will also discuss grant applications and agreements for community projects.

• Agreement with Gresham Smith for engineering services for LeConte Center parking lot ingress/egress
• Use of Citadel Construction for new storage building for collection system rehabilitation equipment
• Change orders 1, 2 & 3 from Garney Construction for Douglas Lake Intake Project
• Purchase of G5 Vorp Energy MDT Solar Surveillance with 1600W Solar Array for IT Department from Insight Public Sector
• Acceptance of FY 2023 & 2025 5339 Grant allocations for Pigeon Forge Mass Transit

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission is meeting to consider several significant items, including authorizing up to $45 million in general obligation bonds, annexing property at 2215 Henderson Springs Road, and approving contracts for construction and equipment. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the annexation and a second reading of an ordinance adopting portions of a revised employee handbook.

• Resolution No. 2026-966/967: Authorizing up to $45,000,000 in general obligation bonds, series 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-968/969: Annexation and plan of services for Abbott Property at 2215 Henderson Springs Road
• Discussion and approval of guaranteed maximum price from Citadel Construction for LeConte Center expansion
• Approval of $1,148,760 low bid from Stansell Electric for 2026 Traffic Signal Upgrades
• Purchase of networking equipment and cameras for new Police Department building for $359,768.25

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will consider several purchases and contracts, including traffic poles, a transit maintenance agreement, a garbage truck, transit shelters, fire department computers, a sewer repair project, and 911 software. They will also hold the first reading of an ordinance adopting parts of a revised employee handbook.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1191 adopting portions of revised employee handbook (first reading)
• Purchase of traffic poles and mast arms for four intersections (Wears Valley Road/Henderson Springs/High Valley, Teaster Lane/East Wears Valley Road, Veteran's Boulevard/Goldrush Road, Veteran's Boulevard/Jayell)
• Service and maintenance agreement with Connexionz for transit equipment using federal/state grant 785-S3-084
• Letter of intent to purchase 2025 Peterbilt 520 Chassis with Heil Halk Pack Frontloader Body for $467,714.00
• Award Middle Creek Lift Station Force Main Repairs to Precision Construction Solutions, LLC for $420,000.00

General

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several action items. They will vote on an ordinance to use a collection agency for unpaid court fines and fees, and consider a resolution to hold a public hearing on annexing land on Tax Map 082, Parcel 121.00. Other discussions include purchasing a replacement compact tractor, accepting a state grant for lead service line inventory, IT contract services, filling Industrial Development Board vacancies, and renting a generator for the Police Department.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1190: authorize collection agency for unpaid fines and court costs (second reading)
• Resolution No. 2026-965: public hearing on annexation of Tax Map 082, Parcel 121.00
• Purchase replacement compact tractor from Tyler Brothers Farm Equipment
• Accept TDEC grant for lead service lines inventory
• Generator rental from Stowers CAT for Police Department backup power

City Commission

The Pigeon Forge City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to use a collection agency for unpaid court fines, a resolution supporting a ban on feeding black bears, and multiple contract approvals. These include a $89,000 grant-writing agreement with CDM Smith for a transit project, a contract amendment for midblock crossing design, and various equipment and maintenance contracts.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1190: authorize collection agency for unpaid fines and court costs (first reading)
• Resolution No. 2026-964: support prohibiting feeding of black bears with state and Gatlinburg
• Agreement with CDM Smith for BUILD grant writing, $89,000 budget ceiling
• Contract amendment with CDM Smith for Midblock Crossing design at Jake Thomas Road/LeConte Center
• Purchase of 280 bear-resistant carts from Northern Products for Sanitation Department