Sevierville public meetings in 2025

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several municipal code updates and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes votes on funding for community services, police equipment, and golf course upgrades.

• Driving range improvements contract with Cover the Tees and Top Tracer Golf not-to-exceed $535,000
• Funding assistance for Sevier County Food Ministries in the amount of $40,000
• Radio upgrades hardware, installation, and services for $172,257.80
• OpenGov Budgeting and Planning Platform Term 1 cost of $47,746.77
• Hardware and installation for nine police pursuit vehicles for $28,440

The Board passed three ordinances repealing and replacing sections of the municipal code and approved an amendment to the operating and capital budgets for July 2025‑June 2026. It also approved a $40,000 donation to Sevier County Food Ministries and several contracts, including a $47,746.77 OpenGov budgeting platform purchase, a $561,400 golf‑course driving‑range project, a $28,440 police‑vehicle hardware purchase, and a $172,257.80 radio‑system upgrade. The meeting schedule for January was changed, cancelling two regular meetings and setting a new meeting on January 12. All actions were adopted by motion.

• Approved ordinance O2025-018 repealing Title 4, Chapter 1 (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance O2025-019 repealing and replacing Title 4, Chapter 2 (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance O2025-020 repealing and replacing Title 4, Chapter 3 (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance O2025-021 amending operating and capital budgets (5‑0)
• Approved $40,000 donation to Sevier County Food Ministries (motion carried)
• Approved $47,746.77 OpenGov budgeting platform purchase (motion carried)
• Approved $561,400 golf‑course “Eagle’s Nest” driving‑range project contracts (motion carried)
• Approved $28,440 purchase for police pursuit‑vehicle hardware (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will hear a staff request for clarification of the mining/extraction use classification. It will also consider Premier Design Group’s request for a 37.5‑foot variance from the permitted height of a concrete batch silo at 1000 Old Knoxville Highway (Tax Map 049A, Group B, Parcel 003.00). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the November 6, 2025 minutes and a public forum.

• Staff request for interpretation of the mining/extraction use classification
• Case 25-12: Premier Design Group variance request for a 37.5‑ft height increase for a concrete batch silo at 1000 Old Knoxville Hwy, Tax Map 049A Group B Parcel 003.00
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It adopted a motion interpreting the proposed concrete batch plant at 1000 Old Knoxville Highway as a “mining and extraction” facility, also unanimously. The board then deferred the variance request for a 37.5‑foot height increase for the silo to a later date, again by unanimous vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Interpreted concrete batch plant as mining and extraction facility (unanimous)
• Deferred variance request D2 for height increase (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider amendments to Sevier County Zoning Regulations regarding signs. The body will also review site plan requests for a concrete plant, an auto parts store, and two residential developments.

• Amendments to Sevier County Zoning Regulations Section 308 Signs
• Final site plan for SRM Ready Mix Plant at 1000 Old Knoxville Hwy
• Final site plan for O’Reilly Auto Parts on Winfield Dunn Parkway
• PUD approval for 25-unit Johnson Estates on Johnson Estates Lane
• PUD approval for Cherokee Overlook Phases 6 & 7 on Bass Pro Dr

The commission unanimously approved the November 6 minutes and amendments to Sevier County zoning regulations for section 308 signs. It deferred the SRM Ready Mix Plant request, approved the O’Reilly Auto Parts retail site plan, and approved the Johnson Estates subdivision pending staff comments. The commission also approved Phase 6 of Cherokee Overlook and denied Phase 7.

• Approved minutes of Nov 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Sevier County zoning regulations (section 308 signs) (unanimous)
• Deferred SRM Ready Mix Plant site plan request until next month (unanimous)
• Approved O’Reilly Auto Parts 7,200‑sq‑ft retail site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Estates PUD subject to staff comments (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 6 of Cherokee Overlook PUD and denied Phase 7 (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor & Aldermen will consider three ordinances repealing and replacing sections of the municipal personnel code, a resolution directing $2,727,280.90 in‑lieu of property tax payments to several counties, and several contract and grant actions. Additional items include a $191,685 amendment to the Old Knoxville Highway design contract and the creation of a full‑time Golf Department position.

• Ordinance O-2025-018 – repeal Title 4, Chapter 1 of the municipal code (municipal personnel)
• Ordinance O-2025-019 – repeal and replace Title 4, Chapter 2, Section 202 (municipal personnel)
• Ordinance O-2025-020 – repeal and replace Title 4, Chapter 3 (occupational safety and health program)
• Resolution R-2025-017 – directs $2,727,280.90 in‑lieu of property tax payments to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, Sevier County, Blount County, Jefferson County, and the General Fund
• Amendment 2 to the Design Contract for the Old Knoxville Highway at Boyd’s Creek Highway for $191,685

The Board approved ordinances O2025-018, O2025-019, and O2025-020, repealing Title 4, Chapters 1‑3 of the Sevierville Municipal Code concerning municipal personnel and occupational safety. The ordinances passed unanimously on first reading. The Board also approved a tax‑equivalent resolution, grant funding for child safety seats and cybersecurity, contract amendments for road projects, and a new full‑time golf professional position. All motions were carried.

• Ordinance O2025-018 repealing Title 4, Chapter 1 of municipal code passed (unanimous)
• Ordinance O2025-019 repealing and replacing Title 4, Chapter 2 passed (unanimous)
• Ordinance O2025-020 repealing and replacing Title 4, Chapter 3 passed (unanimous)
• Resolution R2025‑017 directing payment of a tax equivalent approved
• Grant approvals: Child Safety Fund program, $75,000 Cybersecurity Grant, $2,000 Public Entity Partners grant approved
• Amendment 2 to Boyds Creek Highway contract for $191,685 approved
• Amendment 3 to TDOT Parkway rehabilitation project (PIN125901.00) approved (fiscal impact $60)
• Creation of full‑time Second Assistant Golf Professional position ($48,694 salary) approved

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor & Aldermen will discuss providing additional financial support to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to maintain operations during a federal government shutdown. The body will also consider several facility contracts and a sewer easement.

• Additional funding for Great Smoky Mountains National Park: $45,000 per week to close a gap and $10,000 per week through January 4, 2026
• One-year lease payment to RA-TEL Broadcasting Company, Inc. for $21,287.38
• Pool heater replacement for the Community Center indoor pool not to exceed $24,500
• Sewer easement of 0.22 acres at the Senior Center property on Chapman Highway for Bob Hollow Townhomes
• Approval of minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting

The board approved additional funding of $45,000 per week for Great Smoky Mountains National Park operations through January 4, 2026. It also approved a one‑year lease payment of $21,287.38 to Ra‑Tel Broadcasting for the Burridge Drive communications site, a 15‑foot sewer easement for the Bob Hollow Townhomes project, and a $24,500 purchase of a pool‑heater replacement. The minutes of the November 3, 2025 meeting were approved without a reading.

• Approved minutes of Nov 3, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved $45,000 per week funding for GSMNP operations through Jan 4, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved $21,287.38 lease payment to Ra‑Tel Broadcasting for Burridge Drive site (motion carried)
• Approved 15‑foot sewer easement at Senior Center property for Bob Hollow Townhomes (motion carried)
• Approved $24,500 purchase of pool heater replacement from Boiler Equipment Company (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss one new business case. The board is reviewing a request for a front setback variance.

• Case 25-11: Wallace Surveying request for a 7’ front setback variance at 1639 Riceland Dr

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It then approved a front‑setback variance (Item D1) for 1639 Riceland Dr with a 6‑1 vote, citing a septic‑line hardship. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 7‑ft front setback variance for 1639 Riceland Dr (6‑1 vote)

Planning Commission

The Sevierville Planning Commission will vote on a complete amendment to the Sevier County Zoning Resolution. It will also review three site‑plan requests: a PUD for Cherokee Overlook Phases 6 & 7 on Bass Pro Dr, a 25‑unit PUD for Johnson Estates on Johnson Estates Lane, and a final plan for a new Discount Tire building at 706 Parkway. Staff recommendations note easement issues for Cherokee Overlook, drainage concerns for Johnson Estates, and recommend approval for the Discount Tire project.

• Approval of amendments to the Sevier County Zoning Resolution (full revision of the county zoning regulations).
• Site‑plan request by Skycrest Engineering for PUD approval of Cherokee Overlook Phases 6 & 7 on Bass Pro Dr – Tax Map 008 Parcel 026.00 (city).
• Site‑plan request by Welroc Enterprises LLC for PUD approval of Johnson Estates, a 25‑unit residential project on Johnson Estates Lane – Tax Map 061 Parcel 19.01 (city).
• Site‑plan request by Karen Aleman for final approval of Sevierville Discount Tire at 706 Parkway – Tax Map 061B Parcel 27.00 (city).

The commission approved the October 2, 2025 minutes with a correction for an abstention. It unanimously recommended that Sevier County adopt a comprehensive rewrite of its zoning regulations. It also unanimously approved the site‑plan amendment for Discount Tire at 706 Parkway. Two other site‑plan requests were withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous, with correction for Mr. Roberts’ abstention)
• Recommended approval of Sevier County zoning regulation amendments (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for Discount Tire, 706 Parkway (unanimous)
• Withdrawn Skycrest Engineering request for Cherokee Overlook phases 6 & 7
• Withdrawn Welroc Enterprises request for Johnson Estates

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several contracts and grant applications, including funding for police equipment and park improvements. The body will also review appointments for the Sevierville Housing Authority.

• Purchase of FY2026 golf course chemicals from Simplot for $112,846.26
• Change Orders 2, 3, 4, and 5 for the City Park Improvements Project totaling a $41,840 contract change
• Pest control service contract with Barnes Exterminating not to exceed $10,260 annually
• Police Department grant applications for ballistic vests ($26,125) and body-worn cameras ($10,000)
• Acceptance of a Right of Way donation for the SR 416 Signal Project

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved multiple items, including DOJ grant applications for bulletproof vests ($26,125) and body‑worn cameras ($10,000), a $112,846.26 purchase of golf‑course chemicals, $41,840.00 of change orders for the City Park Improvements project, a $10,260.00 pest‑control contract with a 10% contingency, a right‑of‑way donation for the SR416 signal project, and a sewer connection for a medical office building. All motions carried, with one alderman abstaining on the sewer‑connection vote.

• Approved DOJ Bulletproof Vest grant $26,125.00 (motion carried)
• Approved DOJ Body Worn Camera grant $10,000.00 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of golf‑course chemicals from Simplot AB Retail $112,846.26 (motion carried)
• Approved $41,840.00 change orders for C. Laney & Sons City Park Improvements (motion carried)
• Approved pest‑control contract with Barnes Pest Control $10,260.00 plus 10% contingency (motion carried)
• Accepted right‑of‑way donation of ~0.298 acres easement and ~0.727 acres fee‑simple for SR416 signal project (motion carried)
• Approved sewer connection to medical office building near Chapman Highway and Macon Lane (motion carried, one abstention)

Public Building Authority

The Sevierville Public Building Authority will consider several contract and expense approvals related to Fire Station 4 and local infrastructure. Items include a change order for Vannoy Construction, a diesel exhaust capture system from MagneGrip, expenses exceeding $10,000, and a new traffic signal on SR 66 at Fred Bryan Lane.

• Approve Prime Contract Change Order #001 for Vannoy Construction – total $65,974
• Approve purchase and installation of a Diesel Exhaust Capture System from MagneGrip – $76,104 for Station 4
• Approve expenses over $10,000 for Station 4
• Approve traffic signal on SR 66 at Fred Bryan Lane

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Sevierville Board of Mayor & Aldermen considered three third‑reading items on Lewelling Road: a parking ordinance, a plan of services for annexation, and a high‑density residential zoning amendment. It approved a bid to Southeastern Tank, Inc. to construct a new water tank for $988,800. The board also authorized several grants and purchases, including a $5,000 Walmart Spark Good grant, a $48,269 in‑car camera contract, and a $41,825 slip‑on tanker grant.

• Ordinance O-2025-016 to repeal and replace Title 15, Chapter 5, Motor Vehicles, Traffic and Parking regulations
• Resolution R-2025-015 adopting a Plan of Services for annexation of property on Lewelling Road, Tax Map 072 Parcel 006.01
• Ordinance O-2025-017 amending the zoning map to place a High Density Residential (HDR) designation on Lewelling Road, Tax Map 072 Parcel 006.01
• Award of bid to Southeastern Tank, Inc. for construction of a new water tank for $988,800
• Purchase of five in‑car cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $48,269 over five years

The Board approved Resolution R2025-016 to annex the Lewelling Rd property and Ordinance O2025-017 to place a High Density Residential (HDR) zoning designation on that parcel. It also passed Ordinance O2025-016 to replace Title 15, Chapter 5 of the code governing on‑street parking. Additional actions included approving a $988,800 contract for a new water tank, accepting a $41,825 fire‑department grant, and denying a sewer‑connection request for a medical office. All motions were carried as presented.

• Approved Resolution R2025-016 annexing Lewelling Rd parcel – motion carried
• Approved Ordinance O2025-017 amending zoning map to HDR on Lewelling Rd – unanimous yes votes
• Approved Ordinance O2025-016 replacing on‑street parking regulations – unanimous yes votes
• Approved $988,800 contract with Southeastern Tank, Inc. for second water tank – motion carried
• Approved acceptance of $41,825 US DOI grant and purchase of two tanker units – motion carried
• Approved $5,000 Walmart Foundation grant for bulletproof vests – motion carried
• Approved donation of surplus rescue boat valued at $4,000 to Northview/Kodak Fire Dept – motion carried
• Denied sewer‑connection request for Orange Development medical office – motion carried (one abstention)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Sevierville Board of Mayor & Aldermen will consider several zoning changes and annexations, including high‑density residential designations on Lewelling Road. It will also vote on multiple funding and procurement items such as a $200,000 grant for Great Smoky Mountains National Park operations and a $3,530,000 design services contract for the Old Knoxville Highway. Additional items include a $26,300 ICMA TV proposal and purchases of cameras and equipment for the police department.

• Ordinance O‑2025‑016: amend zoning map to place High Density Residential (HDR) on Lewelling Road, Tax Map 072 Parcel 006.01
• Funding assistance for Great Smoky Mountains National Park Operations, not‑to‑exceed $200,000
• Design services contract for Old Knoxville Highway improvements, amount $3,530,000
• Purchase of five Axon in‑car video cameras, amount $48,269.60
• ICMA TV Proposal with WebsEdge, amount $26,300

The Board approved an ordinance amending the zoning map to place a High Density Residential (HDR) designation on Lewelling Road. It also approved the annexation of the Lewelling Road parcel and a $200,000 funding request for Great Smoky Mountains National Park operations. Additional actions included a $3.53 million design‑services contract for Old Knoxville Highway improvements and a $48,269 purchase of five in‑car cameras for the police department.

• Approved ordinance O2025-017 to place HDR zoning on Lewelling Rd (Yes: Helton, McCroskey, Ohman; No: none)
• Approved Resolution R2025-016 to annex property on Lewelling Rd (motion carried)
• Approved $200,000 funding assistance for Great Smoky Mountains National Park operations (motion carried)
• Approved $3,530,000 design services agreement with CDM Smith for Old Knoxville Highway improvements (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of five in‑car cameras from Axon Enterprise for $48,269 over five years (motion carried)
• Approved $92,000 change order reducing the C. Laney & Sons City Park Improvements contract (motion carried)
• Approved $31,700 expenditure for fiber optic installation to Public Works and Fire Station 3 (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance O2025-016 repealing and replacing Title 15, Chapter 5 traffic and parking regulations (Yes: Helton, McCroskey, Ohman; No: none)

Planning Commission

The Sevierville Planning Commission will consider five new business items, including a rezoning and master plan for a 444‑acre development on Red Bank Road, and site‑plan approvals for Cherokee Overlook phases, a Whataburger restaurant, the Marshall Woods subdivision, and the Johnson Estates residential project. Staff recommendations range from denial of the Cherokee Overlook PUD due to a state right‑of‑way issue, approval of the Whataburger and Marshall Woods plans, and deferral of the Johnson Estates plan pending drainage review. The commission will also review the Kimley‑Horn request to rezone parcels on Red Bank Road to a Master Planned Development.

• Site plan request by Skycrest Engineering for PUD approval of Cherokee Overlook Phases 6 & 7 on Bass Pro Dr (Tax Map 008 Parcel 026.00) – staff recommends denial due to state right‑of‑way abandonment requirement.
• Site plan request by LJA Land Development for Whataburger at 1536 Parkway (Tax Map 072 Parcel 055.00) – staff recommends approval as presented.
• Final plat request by Brent McMahan for Marshall Woods addition at Buena Drive (Tax Map 061G Group C Parcel 030.00) – staff recommends approval as presented.
• Site plan request by Welroc Enterprises LLC for Johnson Estates (25‑unit residential) on Johnson Estates Lane (Tax Map 61 Parcel 19.01) – staff recommends deferral pending drainage and stream issues.
• Preliminary master plan and rezoning request by Kimley‑Horn to change parcels on Red Bank Rd (Tax Map 74 Parcel 048.00 & 049.00) from LDR/MDR to MPD – staff provides detailed review for commission decision.

The commission approved the September 04, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It approved a site plan for Whataburger at 1536 Parkway with a unanimous vote. It approved the Marshall Woods additional plat at Buena Drive with a unanimous vote. It denied the rezoning request for the Red Bank Rd property, with five votes in favor and one opposed.

• Approved September 04, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Whataburger site plan at 1536 Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Marshall Woods additional plat at Buena Drive (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Red Bank Rd parcels 048.00 & 049.00 to MPD (5-1)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Sevierville Board of Mayor & Aldermen will vote on multiple zoning map amendments and annexation resolutions. New business includes a grant request for a $2,417,415 emergency generator for the Water Treatment Plant with a required $604,354 cost share. Several equipment purchases and contract awards are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance O-2025-012 – rezone Veteran’s Boulevard from Arterial Commercial to Intermediate Commercial
• Ordinance O-2025-013 – rezone Bass Pro Drive from Tourist Commercial to Intermediate Commercial
• Grant application for an emergency generator for the Water Treatment Plant: $2,417,415 total, $604,354 cost share
• Purchase of a Greens Roller for the Golf Course for $24,025 from Smith Turf & Irrigation
• Purchase of a CAT Generator for $91,489.80 from Stowers Machinery Corp

The Board approved ordinance O2025-012 to rezone Veterans Boulevard (Tax Map 061, parcels 125.03, 125.04 & 149.00) from arterial commercial to intermediate commercial on third reading. It also approved ordinance O2025-013 to rezone Bass Pro Drive (Tax Map 008, parcels 029.00 & 029.01) from tourist commercial to intermediate commercial. Ordinance O2025-014 changed the zoning of Johnson Estates Lane to low‑density residential. Resolutions R2025-012 and R2025-013 annexed Johnson Estates Lane and Maggie Mack Lane into the city limits.

• Approved O2025-012 (Veterans Blvd rezoning) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved O2025-013 (Bass Pro Drive rezoning) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved O2025-014 (Johnson Estates Lane rezoned to low‑density residential) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved R2025-011 (Plan of Services for Johnson Estates Lane annexation) – motion carried
• Approved R2025-012 (Annexation of Johnson Estates Lane) – motion carried
• Approved R2025-013 (Plan of Services for Maggie Mack Lane annexation) – motion carried
• Approved R2025-014 (Annexation of Maggie Mack Lane) – motion carried

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Sevierville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Jeff Holcombe to modify driveway slope requirements at 861 Cabin Creek Way. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and a public forum.

• Variance request for driveway slope at 861 Cabin Creek Way
• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public forum session

The Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. After staff explained that the zoning ordinance limits driveway slopes to 10% for the first 20 feet and 15% thereafter, the Board unanimously denied Jeff Holcombe's request to exceed those limits on his Cabin Creek Way property. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Jeff Holcombe driveway slope request (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a Master Planned Development on Red Bank Rd and amendments to the Sevier County Zoning Resolution. The body will also review site plans for office and restaurant developments and a downtown mural proposal.

• Rezoning request for Red Bank Rd from LDR and MDR to Master Planned Development (MPD)
• Site plan for M & S Properties office development at Dolly Parton Parkway and Ford Ave
• Site plan for Varsity Square Commercial Strip Center at Industrial Park Dr and Graduate Dr
• Site plan for Best Italian Restaurant at Industrial Park Dr and Graduate Dr
• Approval request for Downtown Blueway Mural at 102 Main St

The Planning Commission voted 2‑3 to deny the rezoning request for the Kimley‑Horn 444‑acre master‑planned development on Red Bank Road. The commission then approved a motion to defer the item until a secondary access point is addressed, passing 3‑1. Several other items were approved, including a plan of service, annexation, and high‑density residential zoning for an Andrew Huff property, as well as multiple site‑plan applications.

• Approved Plan of Service for Andrew Huff property on Lewelling Rd (3‑1)
• Approved Annexation for Andrew Huff property on Lewelling Rd (3‑1)
• Approved High Density Residential zoning for Andrew Huff property on Lewelling Rd (3‑1)
• Approved site plan for W.C. Whaley, Inc. office development (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Compass Ventures Varsity Square commercial strip center (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Compass Ventures Best Italian Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Grindstead‑Zucker at Ernest McMahan and Snapp Rd (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning request for Kimley‑Horn master‑planned development (2‑3)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The September 1, 2025 meeting of the City of Sevierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen has been cancelled due to the Labor Day holiday.

The regular Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on September 1, 2025 was cancelled because of the Labor Day holiday. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board approved the operating and TDZ capital budget amendments for the fiscal period July 1 2024 through June 30 2025. It also adopted several zoning map amendments and annexation resolutions for Johnson Estates Lane and Maggie Mack Lane, and approved numerous departmental expenditures and purchases. All motions passed with recorded affirmative votes and no recorded opposition.

• Approved Ordinance O2025-011 (operating and TDZ capital budgets) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved Ordinance O2025-012 (rezone Veterans Blvd parcels to Intermediate Commercial) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved Ordinance O2025-013 (rezone Bass Pro Drive parcels to Intermediate Commercial) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved Ordinance O2025-014 (place Medium Density Residential zoning on Johnson Estates Lane) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved Ordinance O2025-015 (place Low Density Residential zoning on Maggie Mack Lane) – Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none
• Approved Resolution R2025-012 to annex Johnson Estates Lane territory – motion carried on first reading
• Approved Resolution R2025-014 to annex Maggie Mack Lane territory – motion carried on first reading
• Approved $100,000 funding for antique fire engine restoration – motion carried

Public Building Authority

The board approved an $18,630,000 amendment to the City of Sevierville operating contract and a $10,310,249 guaranteed‑maximum‑price agreement for the North Sevierville Project. It also approved several purchases, including appliances ($10,509), flag poles ($10,103.85), carpet and LVT, ceiling tiles, and exercise‑room flooring, each as presented. Additionally, the Welcome Center’s main entrance will be closed on August 11, 2025 for safety. All motions were carried.

• Approved amendment to operating contract with City of Sevierville for $18,630,000 (motion carried)
• Approved guaranteed maximum price #2 agreement with Vannoy Construction ($10,310,249 price; total contract $15,804,678) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of appliances from Wayne Blalock’s Hardware for $10,509.00 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of flag poles from The Flagpole Company for $10,103.85 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of carpet and LVT from Interface (state contract #0000157845) up to $31,000.00 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of ceiling tiles from Grainger (Omnia cooperative #240078-01) up to $16,500.00 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of exercise‑room flooring from Interface (state contract #0000157845) up to $21,000.00 (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied a variance request for a pole sign on the applicant’s property. The minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. No public forum or staff reports were presented.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Alexis Guindi pole sign variance (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved several annexations, zoning changes and site plans, including a rezoning of 24.7 acres on Veterans Boulevard to intermediate commercial, a rezoning of Bass Pro Drive parcels, and a Walmart store site plan. It also approved annexation and zoning requests for properties on Maggie Mack Lane and Johnson Estates Lane, and adopted a public‑art installation. All actions passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the previous minutes.

• Approved minutes from July 03 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred annexation, plan of services and rezoning for Andrew Huff property on Lewelling Rd (unanimous)
• Approved plan of services for Bazan Construction Inc. on Maggie Mack Lane (unanimous)
• Approved annexation resolution for Bazan Construction Inc. on Maggie Mack Lane (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Bazan Construction Inc. on Maggie Mack Lane (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 24.7 acres on Veterans Boulevard for Olympus Development (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Bass Pro Drive parcels from tourist to intermediate commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Walmart store and fuel center site plan on Winfield Dunn Rd (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board approved a $13,570,818 contract for a City Park Improvement project that includes new turf fields, a pavilion and utility upgrades. It also approved a resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board to negotiate payments for a 288‑unit affordable housing project. Additional approvals covered grant applications for fire and school resources, purchases of fire uniforms, police in‑car cameras, water‑software licensing, and an extension for a retail package store opening.

• Approved $13,570,818 City Park Improvement contract (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R2025‑010 for Industrial Development Board to negotiate payments for 288‑unit housing project (motion carried)
• Approved multiple grant applications for fire equipment, school resource officers, water infrastructure, first aid kits, playground equipment, and security cameras (motion carried)
• Approved annual fire department uniform purchases within budget (motion carried)
• Approved fire department expenditures for SCBA air bottles ($29,300) and training services (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 60 Axon in‑car cameras for police ($33,000) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 46 Panasonic Toughbook docking stations for police ($31,600) (motion carried)
• Approved water & sewer software contract with 120 Water for $49,017.70 (motion carried)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board adopted two ordinances updating the sewer use rules and the city’s operating and capital budgets. It approved a series of contracts and purchases, including a $1,020,861 IT software package, a $705,969 traffic‑signal upgrade, wayfinding signage contracts, and 60 police in‑car cameras. Additional approvals covered budget expense payments, a release of a US 441 slope easement, and other department expenditures.

• Approved Ordinance O2025-010 amending the Sewer Use Ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O2025-011 amending Operating and TDZ Capital Budgets (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-009 directing payment of FY2026 budgeted expenses
• Approved Wayfinding contracts with KMA Design for $38,696
• Approved IT software maintenance contract for $1,020,861
• Approved traffic signal upgrade contract with Stansell Electric for $705,969
• Approved purchase of 60 Axon in‑car cameras for $574,332
• Approved release of US 441 slope easement

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The regular Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on July 7, 2025 was cancelled because of the Independence Day holiday. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Sevierville Planning Commission approved two site‑plan applications, denied a rezoning request, and postponed three pending items. All actions were approved unanimously. The minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved site plan for a professional office on Dolly Parton Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for a drive‑through establishment on Dolly Parton Parkway (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 405 Rainbow Road from County R‑2 to County C‑1 (unanimous)
• Postponed plan of services, annexation, and rezoning items for Lewelling Rd parcel (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board passed Ordinance O2025-007, appropriating funds for city departments and establishing the 2025 property tax rate. It also adopted Ordinance O2025-009 rezoning Winfield Dunn Parkway, Ordinance O2025-010 amending the sewer use ordinance, and Ordinance O2025-011 amending the operating and TDZ budgets. Additional actions included approving the purchase of 23.68 acres for $1,420,000 and authorizing numerous contracts and equipment purchases.

• Approved Ordinance O2025-007 (budget and 2025 tax rate) – all four votes yes
• Approved Ordinance O2025-009 (rezone Winfield Dunn Parkway) – all four votes yes
• Approved Ordinance O2025-010 (sewer use amendment) – all four votes yes
• Approved Ordinance O2025-011 (operating and TDZ budget amendment) – all four votes yes
• Approved purchase of 23.68 acres adjacent to North Sevierville Center for $1,420,000
• Approved addendum #1 for joint youth baseball program with City of Pigeon Forge
• Approved purchase of Ferris zero‑turn mower for $12,500
• Approved multiple public works contracts and extensions as presented

Public Building Authority

The Authority approved the May 6, 2023 meeting minutes without a reading. It also approved a guaranteed maximum price agreement with Vannoy Construction for the sitework package of the North Sevierville Project, valued at $5,494,429.00 with a substantial completion date of August 15, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 6, 2023 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved guaranteed maximum price agreement with Vannoy Construction for North Sevierville Project sitework, $5,494,429.00 (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request from Amanda Ortiz seeking a 50‑57 foot reduction from the required 149 foot lot width in the AC district. The motion to deny was made by Vice Chairman Stott, seconded by Member Fox, and passed with five votes in favor and one against. Earlier, the board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Denied Amanda Ortiz variance request for lot width (5-1 vote)

Planning Commission

The commission approved three conceptual site plans: Cherokee Overlook phases 6 & 7, a new Kroger grocery store and fuel center on the Parkway, and a retail facility on Douglas Dam Road. It also deferred four items requested by Andrew Huff and four items requested by Bazan Construction until next month. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred Andrew Huff plan of services, annexation, and rezoning items (unanimous)
• Deferred Bazan Construction plan of services, annexation, and rezoning items (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site plan for Cherokee Overlook phases 6 & 7 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new Kroger grocery store and fuel center (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site plan for East Tennessee Contractors retail facility on Douglas Dam Rd (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes of the May 19 meeting and ratified several board appointments. It adopted an ordinance appropriating funds and establishing the 2025 property tax rate, and passed two zoning‑related ordinances. Additional ordinances amending the sewer use code and authorizing a $24,000 grant, vehicle purchases and other contracts were also approved.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Ratified listed board and committee appointments (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance O2025-007 appropriating funds and setting 2025 property tax rate (Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none)
• Approved ordinance O2025-009 rezoning Winfield Dunn Parkway (Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none)
• Approved ordinance O2025-010 amendment to Sewer Use Ordinance (Yes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; No: none)
• Approved $24,000 Gary Sinise Foundation grant for ballistic plates (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Explorer for $44,159 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of quad‑axle dump truck for $247,265.89 (motion carried)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board approved Ordinance O2025-007, adopting the budget and establishing the 2025 property tax rate, with a unanimous vote. It ratified three historic landmarks board appointments, approved Ordinance O2025-009 rezoning Winfield Dunn Parkway, and authorized purchases and contracts totaling $441,779.72. Several Pullen Road annexation items were removed from the agenda.

• Approved Ordinance O2025-007 (budget and property tax rate) – passed on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O2025-009 rezoning Winfield Dunn Parkway – passed on first reading (5-0)
• Ratified historic landmarks board appointments for Dennis Chambers, Annette Carpenter, and Emily Kile – motion carried
• Approved purchase of LED retro lighting kits for Convention Center ballroom, $84,454.92 – motion carried
• Approved contract for decorative rail replacement on Bruce Street, $113,500.00 – motion carried
• Approved change order #4 for McCroskey Island wastewater plant expansion, $243,824.82 – motion carried
• Removed resolutions R2025-007, R2025-008, and Ordinance O2025-008 from agenda

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It approved a variance for Robert Virden’s property (side yard setback of 5 ft and front yard setback of 15 ft) with conditions, also by unanimous vote. The board unanimously accepted the withdrawal of East Tennessee Contractors’ variance request for a front‑setback reduction on parcel 110.12, directing the applicant to resubmit an updated site plan later.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Robert Virden, side yard 5 ft & front yard 15 ft, subject to restrictions (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of East Tennessee Contractors variance request for front setback on parcel 110.12 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission deferred three pending items from Andrew Huff (plan of services, annexation, and rezoning) until next month. It then unanimously approved a series of new business items, including the plan of services, annexation and rezoning to medium‑density residential for Perry Smith Development parcels on Pullen Road, rezoning a Winfield Dunn Parkway property to arterial commercial, and multiple site‑plan approvals for the Kodak Center fire station, a downtown parking lot, a Skyland Ranch attraction, a Blalock Concrete Plant, a Willy’s Metal Roofing breezeway, and a revised plat for Morgan Landing.

• Deferred D1‑D3 (Andrew Huff plan of services, annexation, rezoning) until next month (unanimous)
• Approved plan of services, annexation and rezoning to MDR for Perry Smith Development parcels on Pullen Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from AR to AC for Carlson Consulting property on Winfield Dunn Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Kodak Center fire station/public works facility (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for public parking lot on N Parkway & Bruce St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Skyland Ranch attraction at 1628 Parkway, no moving lights (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Blalock Concrete Plant on Boyd’s Creek Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Willy’s Metal Roofing with breezeway condition (unanimous)

Public Building Authority

The Authority approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes. It approved Resolution PBA‑R‑2025‑001 to amend the 2008 PBA Indenture of Trust. It approved five construction change orders: a $886.41 credit to Denark Construction, a $1,603.02 adhesive change for RFS Sports, an $8,645.20 material change for Denark Construction, and a $327.00 credit to RFS Sports. All motions carried.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution PBA‑R‑2025‑001 to amend the PBA Indenture of Trust dated September 1, 2008 (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order 013 to Denark Construction for $886.41 credit (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order 1 to RFS Sports for $1,603.02 adhesive change (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order 011 to Denark Construction for $8,645.20 material change (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order 2 to RFS Sports for $327.00 credit for wall base material and adhesive (motion carried)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board approved an amendment to its purchase agreement with Orange Development LLC. The amendment adds a $650,000 portion of the purchase price to be deposited into escrow at closing. The board also approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. No other business was taken up.

• Approved amendment to purchase agreement with Orange Development LLC, adding $650,000 escrow (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The board approved the April 21, 2025 minutes, appointed Mitch Rader as Vice Mayor, and passed ordinance O2025-006 updating property maintenance regulations. It also approved a lease to build 30 downtown parking spaces and authorized several contracts, including a $143,200 vacation planner print job, vehicle purchases totaling $151,371, and a $214,636 TDOT maintenance contract.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Mitch Rader as Vice Mayor (motion carried)
• Passed ordinance O2025-006 updating property maintenance regulations (unanimous yes)
• Approved lease for 126 & 128 Parkway to construct 30 surface lot parking spaces (motion carried)
• Approved $143,200 contract with Walsworth Publishing for 2026 Vacation Planner (motion carried)
• Approved $11,260 purchase of driving range mats from Range Servant (motion carried)
• Approved $10,125 purchase of five Police mobile CAD licenses (motion carried)
• Approved $151,371 purchase of Ford Ranger, F150, and Explorer vehicles (motion carried)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on May 5, 2025 and discussed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 4:43 PM.

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board approved several ordinances, including a zoning map amendment for the North Parkway to 214 E Main Street area, a change to height requirements in the Town Center district, an occupational safety and health program, and an update to property maintenance regulations. It also authorized the issuance of up to $7.5 million in general obligation refunding bonds and approved the consolidation of multiple public improvement bond series. Additional actions included approving contract amendments for TDOT road work, a $100,000 change order for the North Sevierville Center project, and a $23,750 contract for Court Avenue Blueway trenching.

• Approved ordinance O2025-003 (zoning map amendment) – Yes votes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader
• Approved ordinance O2025-004 (height requirement amendment) – Yes votes: Helton, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader; abstain: Koester
• Approved ordinance O2025-005 (occupational safety and health program) – Yes votes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader
• Approved ordinance O2025-006 (property maintenance regulations) – Yes votes: Helton, Koester, McCroskey, Ohman, Rader
• Approved Resolution R2025-001 authorizing up to $7,500,000 in general obligation refunding bonds – motion carried
• Approved Resolution R2025-004 consolidating 2009B bond series – motion carried
• Approved amendment #6 to TDOT contract for SR35/SR449 intersection – motion carried
• Approved $100,000 change order for North Sevierville Center project – motion carried

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on April 7, 2024 at the Sevierville Civic Center. Members discussed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:41 PM.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. It then approved Miller Land Partnerships' request to expand the right of way at 1570 Parkway, but only if the property is conveyed to the city. The board unanimously denied BJ’s Wholesale Club's request for variances to install LED fuel pricers, a roof‑mounted sign, and additional signage square footage.

• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Miller Land right‑of‑way expansion, subject to city conveyance (unanimous)
• Denied BJ’s Wholesale Club signage and LED pricer variances (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It deferred for one month the adoption of a plan of services, annexation resolution, and rezoning request for the Lewelling Road parcel. The commission unanimously denied a rezoning request for a parcel on Dumplin Valley Road. It also unanimously approved the final site plan for the renovation of Sevierville City Park at 1005 Parks Rd.

• Approved March 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of plan of services, annexation resolution, and rezoning for Lewelling Rd parcel (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Dumplin Valley Rd parcel (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Sevierville City Park renovation at 1005 Parks Rd (unanimous)

Historic Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved the Law Office of Michael Green's request to reface the existing projecting sign at 117 Court Avenue, again unanimously. No other business was taken.

• Approved November 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sign reface for 117 Court Avenue (unanimous)