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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 12:00
General
Pigeon Forge Office of Special Events , Pigeon Forge
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30
City Commission
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 15:00
General
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
City Commission
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
City Commission
Commission to vote on parking exemption for smaller PUDs
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
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Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Pledge
Public Hearing
A public hearing to receive public comment regarding Ordinance No. 2026-1198:
Ordinance No. 2026-1198 — an ordinance to amend Section 906b of the zoning
text that will allow an incentive agreement by the City Commission to exempt
all or a portion of the off-street parking requirements for PUD's with at least five
acres rather than the current requirement of ten acres.
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Comments from Citizens
4. Bill Authorization
Old Business
5. Ordinance No. 2026-1198 — an ordinance to amend Section 906b of the zoning
text that will allow an incentive agreement by the City Commission to exempt all
or a portion of the off-street parking requirements for PUD's with at least five
acres rather than the current requirement of ten acres. Second Reading —
David Taylor
New Business
6. Ordinance No. 2026-1200 — an ordinance to amend the zoning map of Pigeon
Forge by rezoning parcel 142.01 of Sevier County Tax Map 082, located on Wears
Valley Road, from the R-1 district to C-6 District. First Reading - David Taylor
7. Ordinance No. 2026-1201 — an ordinance to amend Article III, Section 408.2.4
"Definitions" of the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee zoning text to include
additional language to the "Flag" definition. First Reading - David Taylor
8. Resolution No. 2026-976 — a reso …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 15:00
General
Pigeon Forge Planning Commission to review multiple PUDs, rezoning, and a setback interpretation
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
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Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 3:00 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
1. Call to Order
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Mountain View, Lot 1 (Tax Map 95I, Group B, Parcel 32.00) Request for
interpretation of Section 903, front setback requirements in an R-2 District,
Brennan Garrett - The Land Surveyors.
4. Adjournment
PLANNING COMMISSION
5. Call to Order
6. Approval of minutes: Planning Commission Meeting
7. Public Comment from Citizens
8. Old Business
9. City of Pigeon Forge Items
A. Special Events
1. Pigeon Forge Police Department - National Night Out, Tuesday, October 6th,
2026, 5p.m.-7p.m., Pigeon Forge Police Department parking lot, 3225 Rena
Street, Robert Dietz.
B. Subdivision
1. Final Subdivision Plat of Elliot Property, McMahan Addition 2, Lot p/o 4, between
Golf and Cedar Road, Tim Wallace - Wallace Surveying.
C. Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
1. Final PUD City Hall Complex, Phase 3, 3221 Rena Street, Mike Smelcer - SRA
Architect, LLC.
2. Final PUD Jellystone Bearcove RV Resort, 3404 Whaley Drive, Vince Marshall -
Marshall Design and Construction Corporation.
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3. Revised Preliminary PUD Fiddler's Creek, Phases 4, 5, and 6, 810 Pine Mountain
Road, Trent Harrell - CEC, Inc.
4. Preliminary PUD Plan for Heavenwood, McMahan Road, Jeremy Puckett - Ascent
Engineering and Surveying.
5. Preliminary PUD Plan, Misty Blue, Wears Valley Road, …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 17:30
City Commission
Council to set property tax rate, vote on Westside Connector road contract
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
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✓ Decided: Commission approves $5.76M Westside Connector road construction bid
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)
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Pledge
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Comments from Citizens
4. Bill Authorization
Old Business
5. Ordinance No. 2026-1197 — an ordinance adopting the property tax rate for fiscal
year 2026-2027. - Second Reading — Dennis Clabo
6. Ordinance No. 2026-1198 — an ordinance to amend Section 906b of the zoning
text that will allow an incentive agreement by the City Commission to exempt all
or a portion of the off-street parking requirements for PUD's with at least five
acres rather than the current requirement of ten acres. Second Reading — David
Taylor
7. Ordinance No. 2026-1199 — an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2026-1195
annual appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 to provide funding for
participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Second
Reading — Dennis Clabo
New Business
8. Discussion and consideration for approval of an agreement with CDM Smith for
CEI Services for the Westside Connector Roadway Project – Jeff Mize
9. Discussion and consideration for approval of bid from Charles Blalock and Sons
for the construction of the Westside Connector Roadway Project – Jeff Mize
10. Discussion and consideration for approval to purchase two (2) portable message
reader boards from CMI Equipment Sales utilizing SWC 225 at a cost of
$40,907.00. - Duane Rainbolt
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MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
PIGEON FORGE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM,
PIGEON FORGE, TN
Pledge
1.
Call to Order - Roll Call
Mayor McClure called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: Vice
Mayor Ogle, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Watts, Commissioner
Whaley, City Manager Wear, Assistant City Manager Brackins, City Recorder
Clabo, City Attorney Rowell, and interested citizens.
Mayor McClure opened the meeting and Vice Mayor Ogle led in the pledge of
allegiance.
2.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes were unanimously approved following motion by Commissioner
Watts and second to motion by Commissioner Whaley.
3.
Public Comments from Citizens
Mayor McClure asked if there were any comments from citizens.
No comments were received.
4.
Bill Authorization
The authorization for the payment of bills was presented for approval. On a
motion by Vice Mayor Ogle, second by Commissioner Adams, it was unanimously
approved to accept the bills as presented.
Old Business
5.
Ordinance No. 2026-1197 — an ordinance adopting the property tax rate for fiscal
year 2026-2027. - Second Reading — Dennis Clabo
On a motion by Commissioner Adams, second by Commissioner Watts, and with
all voting “aye” the motion was approved on the second reading.
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Ordinance No. 2026-1198 — an ordinance to amend Section 906b of the zoning
text that will allow an incentive agreement by the City C …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 17:30
City Commission
Pigeon Forge City Commission to vote on tax rate, zoning changes, and vehicle purchases
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.
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✓ Decided: Commission approves property tax rate, zoning changes, and city hall contract
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)
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Pledge
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Comments from Citizens
4. Bill Authorization
Old Business
5. Ordinance No. 2026-1196 — an ordinance to close/abandon R.O.W. along
Teaster Lane, located on Lot 10R-1 and Lot 11R-1, and to be incorporated into the
Pigeon River Crossings LLC tract. — Second Reading - Nathan Rowell
New Business
6. Ordinance No. 2026-1197 — an ordinance adopting the property tax rate for fiscal
year 2026-2027. - First Reading — Dennis Clabo
7. Ordinance No. 2026-1198 — an ordinance to amend Section 906b of the zoning
text that will allow an incentive agreement by the City Commission to exempt all
or a portion of the off-street parking requirements for PUD's with at least five
acres rather than the current requirement of ten acres. First Reading — Loreto
Ferrada
8. Ordinance No. 2026-1199 — an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2026-1195
annual appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 to provide funding for
participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). First
Reading — Dennis Clabo
9. Resolution No. 2026-974 — a resolution to review the plan of services for the
annexation request of Tax Map 82, parcel 142.01 into the City of Pigeon Forge.
The services include those approved with previous annexations and would apply
to a portion of the property located at 644 Wears Vall …
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MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
PIGEON FORGE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM,
PIGEON FORGE, TN
Pledge
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Mayor McClure called the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Whaley, Commissioner Watts, City
Manager Wear, City Recorder Clabo, and City Attorney Rowell. Vice Mayor Ogle
was absent.
Mayor McClure opened the meeting and led in the pledge of allegiance.
2. Approval of Minutes
The minutes were unanimously approved following motion by Commissioner
Watts and second to motion by Commissioner Adams.
3. Public Comments from Citizens
Mayor McClure asked if there were any comments from citizens.
No comments were received.
4. Bill Authorization
The authorization for the payment of bills was presented for approval. On a
motion by Commissioner Whaley, second by Commissioner Watts, it was
unanimously approved to accept the bills as presented.
Old Business
5. Ordinance No. 2026-1196 — an ordinance to close/abandon R.O.W. along
Teaster Lane, located on Lot 10R-1 and Lot 11R-1, and to be incorporated into the
Pigeon River Crossings LLC tract. — Second Reading - Nathan Rowell
On a motion by Commissioner Whaley, second by Commissioner Adams, and
with all voting “aye” the motion was unanimously approved on the second
reading.
New Business
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6. Ordinance No. 2026-1197 — an ordinance adopting the property tax rate for fiscal
year 2026- …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 15:00
General
Planning Commission to review zoning amendment, subdivisions, and PUDs
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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Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 AT 3:00 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
1. Call to Order
2. Old Business
3. New Business
4. Adjournment
PLANNING COMMISSION
5. Call to Order
6. Approval of minutes: Planning Commission Meeting
7. Public Comment from Citizens
8. Old Business
9. City of Pigeon Forge Items
A. Special Events
B. Subdivision
1. Preliminary Pigeon Forge Smoky Resort, Laurelwood Subdivision, Ranmoor Way,
Matt Sprinkle - Sprinkle Engineering.
2. Preliminary Subdivision Plat of R.B. Robeson Property, Lots 4R, 5R, 6, 7 & 8, Iron
Mountain, Marcus Whaley - W.C. Whaley, Inc.
C. Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
1. Preliminary PUD Plan, Jellystone Campground RV Resort, 3404 Whaley Drive,
Vince Marshall - Marshall Design and Construction Corporation.
2. Final PUD Plat, The Reserve, Lots 1-5, Mayes Road, Marcus Whaley - W.C.
Whaley, Inc.
3. Final PUD Plat, Waterside Gardens, Phase 4, Snowflower Circle, Matthew
Dawson - Smoky Mountain Land Surveying, Inc.
D. Site Plans
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1. Pigeon Forge Pickelball, Site Plan, 310 Henderson Chapel Road, Matthew
Sprinkle - Sprinkle Engineering.
E. Requests for Rezoning
F. Miscellaneous Requests or Required Actions
1. Proposed amendment to the City of Pigeon Forge Zoning Ordinance regarding
Article IX, Section 906b., Exception on Off-Street Parking, Staff.
10. Planning Region Items
A. Subdivision
B. Planned Unit D …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 17:30
General
City Commission to vote on budget, street closure, and K-9 sale
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
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves FY 2026-2027 budget and multiple contracts
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)
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Pledge
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Comments from Citizens
4. Bill Authorization
Old Business
5. Ordinance No. 2026-1194 — an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2025-1185
annual appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026 - Second Reading — Dennis
Clabo
6. Ordinance No. 2026-1195 — an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the
City of Pigeon Forge for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30,
2027 - Second Reading - David Wear
New Business
7. Ordinance No. 2026-1196 — an ordinance to close/abandon R.O.W. along
Teaster Lane located on lot 10R-1 and lot 11R-1 and be incorporated into the
Pigeon River Crossings LLC tract. — First Reading - Nathan Rowell
8. Resolution No. 2026-973 — a resolution to authorize a Political Subdivision's
participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System in accordance
with Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapters 34-37 - David Wear
9. Discussion and consideration for approval of the list of items to be weeded from
the Library collection and donated to the Friends of the Library. - Marcia Nelson
10. Discussion and consideration for approval of the reallocation of funds to utilize IT
contract services from Evertech referencing the "Temporary Information
Technology Staffing Services" RFQ approved by the council on October 13, 2025,
in the amount of $ …
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MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
PIGEON FORGE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM,
PIGEON FORGE, TN
Pledge
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Mayor McClure called the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
Commissioner Adams, Vice Mayor Ogle, Commissioner Watts, City Manager
Wear, Assistant City Manager Brackins, City Recorder Clabo, Assistant Finance
Director Baiamonte, and City Attorney Rowell. Commissioner Whaley was
absent.
Mayor McClure opened the meeting and Vice Mayor Ogle led in the pledge of
allegiance.
2. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Commissioner Watts, second by Vice Mayor Ogle, it was
unanimously approved to accept the minutes as presented.
3. Public Comments from Citizens
Mayor McClure asked if there were any comments from citizens. There were
none.
4. Bill Authorization
The authorization for the payment of bills was presented for approval. On a
motion by Vice Mayor Ogle, second by Commissioner Adams, it was unanimously
approved to accept the bills as presented.
Old Business
5. Ordinance No. 2026-1194 — an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2025-1185
annual appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026 - Second Reading — Dennis
Clabo
On a motion by Commissioner Watts, second by Commissioner Adams, and with
all voting “aye” the motion was approved on the second reading.
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6. Ordinance No. 2026-1195 — an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the
City of Pigeon Forge for the fis …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 15:30
General
Commissioners to discuss cell tower, retirement system, and road abandonment
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
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✓ Decided: Council discusses TCRS, cell tower, Teaster Lane, K-9 sale
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
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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To: Board of Commissioners
From: David W. Wear, City Manager
Date: June 11, 2026
Re: City Commissioners' Work Session
Pursuant to public notice, the Pigeon Forge Board of Commissioners will hold a work
session in the Council Room at the Pigeon Forge City Hall Complex, 3221 Rena Street.
Details on the City Work Session are listed below.
Public Comments from Citizens
Items for Discussion
A. Review and discuss the city's participation in the Tennessee Consolidated
Retirement System.
B. Review and discussion of a proposal from SITE Concepts for a cell phone tower
to locate on city property — Eric Brackins
C. Review and discuss a proposal to abandon ROW on Teaster Lane
Adjournment
c: Board of Commissioners
Nathan Rowell, City Attorney
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The Knoxville News Sentinel, Sevier News Messenger,
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MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 AT 3:30 PM
PIGEON FORGE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM,
PIGEON FORGE, TN
Public Comments from Citizens
There was no public comment received.
Items for Discussion
A. Review and discuss the city's participation in the Tennessee Consolidated
Retirement System.
Justin Ball, TCRS, presented several options for enrollment in TCRS to the board.
Following discussion, council generally agreed to put on upcoming agenda for
discussion and consideration.
B. Review and discussion of a proposal from SITE Concepts for a cell phone tower
to locate on city property — Eric Brackins
Assistant City Manager Brackins presented the tower site proposal to the Board
of Commissioners.
Following discussion, council generally agreed to have SITE Concepts work with a
business in the private sector.
C. Review and discuss a proposal to abandon ROW on Teaster Lane
City Manager Wear presented the proposal to abandon ROW on Teaster Lane.
Dixon Greenwood, the landowner, was in attendance and addressed the board.
Following discussion, council generally agreed to put on upcoming agenda for
discussion and consideration.
Other
Police Chief Catlett discussed a K-9 that the City owns and appears to have behavioral
issues that may not be best suited for our City. He would like permission to sell K-9 to
another municipality and find a replacement that is a better fit.
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Commission
Commission to vote on FY 2026-2027 budget, tax rate, and annexation of Fairbanks Property
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
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✓ Decided: Commission approves FY 2026-2027 budget on first reading
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)
Pigeon Forge City Hall Council Room, Pigeon Forge
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Special Presentation
Presentation begins at 5:15 PM
Pledge
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Comments from Citizens
4. Bill Authorization
Old Business
New Business
5. Ordinance 2026-1194 - an ordinance to amend Ordinance 2025-1185 Annual
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 — Dennis Clabo
6. Ordinance 2026-1195, an ordinance adopting the annual budget and tax rate for
the City of Pigeon Forge for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027 - David Wear
7. Resolution 2026-971 - a resolution calling for a Public Hearing to determine
whether a portion of certain land located on Tax Map 082, Parcel 142.01, owned
by Carolyn Fairbanks and known as the Fairbanks Property, is annexed into the
City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and for comment regarding the proposed plan
of services for the property. - David Taylor
8. Resolution No. 2026-972 — a resolution authorizing the City of Pigeon Forge to
accept the Sevier County/Pigeon Forge Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Document - Joe Ayers
9. Discussion and consideration of GMP Amendment #4 and #5 with Garney
Construction for the Douglas Lake Raw Water Intake Project – Cory Newman
10. Review and consideration to approve the Artist & Outlaws scope of work for 2026-
2027. This Scope of Work agreement is subject to the passage of the City of
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MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
PIGEON FORGE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM,
PIGEON FORGE, TN
Special Presentation
Presentation begins at 5:15 PM
Pledge
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Mayor McClure called the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
Commissioner Adams, Vice Mayor Ogle, Commissioner Whaley, Commissioner
Watts, City Manager Wear, Assistant City Manager Brackins, and City Recorder
Clabo.
Mayor McClure opened the meeting, and Vice Mayor Ogle led in the pledge of
allegiance.
2. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Vice Mayor Ogle, seconded by Commissioner Watts, and with all
voting “aye,” the motion to accept the previous minutes was approved.
3. Public Comments from Citizens
No one spoke during the public comment.
4. Bill Authorization
On a motion by Commissioner Watts, seconded by Commissioner Adams, the
motion to pay the bills was unanimously approved.
Old Business
No Old Business
New Business
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5. Ordinance 2026-1194 - an ordinance to amend Ordinance 2025-1185 Annual
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 — Dennis Clabo
Finance Director Clabo presented Ordinance 2025-1185. On a motion by Vice
Mayor Ogle, seconded by Commissioner Watts, Ordinance 2026-1194 was
unanimously approved.
6. Ordinance 2026-1195, an ordinance adopting the annual budget and tax rate for
the City of Pigeon Forge for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027 - David Wear
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 15:30
City Commission
Parks master plan, greenways plan, and budget review on work session agenda
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
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To: Board of Commissioners
From: David W. Wear, City Manager
Date: May 27, 2026
Re: City Commissioners' Work Session
Pursuant to public notice, the Pigeon Forge Board of Commissioners will hold a work
session in the Council Room at the Pigeon Forge City Hall Complex, 3221 Rena Street.
Details on the City Work Session are listed below.
Public Comments from Citizens
Items for Discussion
A. The City of Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation Master Plan Report — Lanny
Goodwin
B. The Pigeon Forge Greenways and Bikeways Master Plan - Lanny Goodwin
C. Budget Review
Adjournment
c: Board of Commissioners
Nathan Rowell, City Attorney
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 15:00
General
Variance, 6 PUDs, annexation, and 4 special events on agenda
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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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 AT 3:00 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
1. Call to Order
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Request for variance to allow a side setback of 10 feet instead of the required 16
feet in R-2 District. Ogle Drive, Lot 1, Jeremy Puckett - Ascent Engineering and
Surveying.
4. Adjournment
PLANNING COMMISSION
5. Call to Order
6. Approval of minutes: Planning Commission Meeting
7. Public Comment from Citizens
8. Old Business
9. City of Pigeon Forge Items
A. Special Events
1. Smoky Mountain Invasion, Thursday, August 20th through Saturday, August 22nd,
8:30a.m.-5:00p.m., Jake Thomas parking lot and LeConte Center, Kevin Carlson.
2. Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede, Friday, August 14th through Saturday,
August 15th, 2026, 8a.m.-5p.m., Jake Thomas parking lot and LeConte Center,
Kevin Carlson.
3. Sevier LGBTQ+ Neighbors - Equality Fest, Saturday, September 19th, 2026,
9a.m.-5p.m., City Park, Misty Lizarraga.
4. CT Townsend Ministries - Arise Youth Conference, Monday, July 20th, 5p.m-
11p.m., LeConte Center Upper Parking Lot, Bill and Cindy Burr.
B. Subdivision
C. Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
1. Preliminary PUD Plan, Jellystone RV Resort, 3404 Whaley Drive, Vince Marshall -
Marshall Design and Construction Corporation.
2. Revised Final PUD Plan, Lafollette Addition, Lot 97, Lafollette Circle, Marcus
Whaley - WC Whaley, Inc.
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 17:30
General
Rezoning of Russie Gap Road parcel from R-1 to R-2 on second reading
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
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 AT 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Public Hearing
A public hearing to receive public comment regarding ordinance No. 2026-1192:
1. Ordinance No. 2026-1192 — an ordinance to amend the zoning map of Pigeon
Forge by rezoning Parcel 049.02 of Sevier County Tax Map 093, located on Russie
Gap Road from the R-1 district to R-2 District — second reading
Pledge
2. Call to Order - Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Public Comments from Citizens
5. Bill Authorization
Old Business
6. Ordinance No. 2026-1192 — an ordinance to amend the zoning map of Pigeon
Forge by rezoning Parcel 049.02 of Sevier County Tax Map 093, located on Russie
Gap Road from the R-1 district to R-2 District — second reading
New Business
7. Resolution No. 2026-970 — a resolution to update the City of Pigeon Forge Social
Media and Internet Posting policy based on a policy update produced and
recommended by MTAS — Nathan Rowell
8. Discussion and consideration for approval to purchase communication
equipment from Land Air Total Communications in the amount of $211,878.48
utilizing the Sevier County Multi-Protocol Digital Radio and Services bid contract.
- Josh Carr
9. Discussion and consideration for approval for payment of the Middle Creek Lift
Station force main break bypass pump and piping installations/rental. — Brad
Brummett
10. Discussion and consideration for approval to purchase a Dell Poweredge R660 …
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