Blount County, TN

Board of Commissioners

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan, several subdivision plats, a variance request, and a proposed zoning resolution for data centers. The agenda includes no public hearings, but there is a concept plan presentation on cluster developments by D.R. Horton. The most consequential item is the discussion and possible recommendation on a zoning resolution to regulate advanced computing and data center facilities.

• Site plan review for Out of Eden at 2928 US Hwy 411 S, Maryville
• Concept plan presentation on cluster developments by D.R. Horton
• Final plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase 4, Unit 3 (39 lots) off Best Road
• Resubdivision of Lots 2 & 3 Stone Construction Group (6 lots) off Big Springs Road
• Discussion on zoning resolution for data centers

Animal Center Advisory Board

The Blount County Animal Center Advisory Board is meeting to set the agenda, approve the June 2, 2026 minutes, and receive a report from Animal Center staff. The agenda includes public input periods for agenda and non-agenda items. No major decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Report from Blount County Animal Center staff
• Public input on agenda items and non-agenda items

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items, including a resolution to regulate ambulance service, several budget increases and reappropriations, and the transfer of ARPA-funded utility assets to local utility districts. The agenda also includes numerous proclamations honoring commissioners and other routine administrative matters.

• Resolution 26-08-017 to regulate ambulance service in Blount County
• Resolution 26-08-001: $49,895 budget increase for a covered storage building for BCSO vehicles
• Resolution 26-08-004: $1,234,478.54 reappropriation for Highway Capital projects
• Resolutions 26-08-013, 26-08-034, 26-08-035, 26-08-036 to dedicate ARPA utility assets to Knox Chapman, Friendsville, South Blount, and Tuckaleechee utility districts
• Resolution 26-08-014 and 26-08-015 establishing 2027 medical and dental plan funding rates

Budget Committee

The Blount County Budget Committee will consider three budget increases totaling $80,485 for capital projects, including a covered storage building for sheriff's vehicles, an HVAC replacement, and new County Clerk workstations. They will also discuss applying for a $19,216 Justice Assistance Grant for law enforcement equipment. Financial reports for July 2026 are provided for information only.

• Resolution 26-08-001: $49,895 for BCSO covered vehicle storage building
• Resolution 26-08-002: $17,090 for HVAC replacement at Operations Center
• Resolution 26-08-003: $13,500 for County Clerk office furniture
• BCSO JAG grant application: $19,216 for law enforcement equipment, no match required
• July 2026 financial reports (information only)

The Blount County Budget Committee met on August 11, 2026, and forwarded five items to the full Commission with favorable recommendations. These included budget increases for a BCSO covered storage building, an HVAC replacement, County Clerk workstations, a highway capital reappropriation, and a Justice Assistant Grant application. All items passed with 5-0 votes, except the HVAC replacement which passed 4-0-1 with Chairperson Mitchell abstaining. The committee also approved the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-08-001: $49,895 for BCSO covered storage building (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-08-002: $17,090 for HVAC replacement at Operations Center (4-0-1)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-08-003: $13,500 for County Clerk workstations (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-08-004: $1,234,478.54 highway capital reappropriation (5-0)
• Forwarded BCSO JAG grant application for $19,216 (5-0)

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission workshop will consider several resolutions, including a 10% pay increase for all county employees, adoption of 2027 medical and dental plan funding rates, and a resolution to regulate ambulance service. The agenda also includes proclamations honoring outgoing commissioners, approval of bonds and oaths, and various informational reports.

• Resolution 26-08-019: 10% pay increase for all Blount County employees
• Resolution 26-08-014/015: 2027 medical and dental plan funding rates for self-funded plans
• Resolution 26-08-017: Regulation of ambulance service in Blount County
• Resolution 26-08-013: Transfer of ARPA utility assets to Knox Chapman Utility District
• Resolution 26-08-012: Compensation for Election Commission members

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a special exception request. The board is considering a proposal for a private construction and demolition debris compaction facility.

• Special exception request for debris compaction facility at 10127 Chapman Hwy, Seymour

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will meet to review old business regarding two specific locations. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and these two property discussions.

• Discussion of 621 Cusick
• Discussion of 856 Disco Loop Rd

Human Resources Committee

The Blount County Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on various items, including the renewal of medical services agreements and updates to employee handbooks. The agenda is primarily procedural, with reports and discussions on HR-related topics. No major decisions are explicitly stated as required, but the committee may take action on draft resolutions related to medical and dental plan funding rates and the employee handbook.

• Renewal of Medical Third-Party Administrator Services Agreement with Allegiance
• Transition of Healthcare Advocacy and Care Navigation Services to Righway Healthcare, Inc.
• 2027 Funding Rates for the County Self-Insured Medical Plan
• 2027 Funding Rates for the County Self-Insured Dental Plan
• Updates to the Blount County, TN Employee Handbook

The committee approved funding rates for the 2027 self-insured medical and dental plans and the amended employee handbook. It also approved transitioning healthcare advocacy services to Rightway Healthcare, Inc. Elections for committee leadership were deferred until September 1, 2026.

• Deferred election of chairperson (unanimous)
• Deferred election of vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved transition of healthcare advocacy and care navigation services to Rightway Healthcare, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved 2027 medical plan funding rates and recommended to Insurance Committee (9-0)
• Approved 2027 dental plan funding rates and recommended to Insurance Committee (9-0)
• Approved amended Blount County, TN Employee Handbook and recommended to full Commission (9-0)

Insurance Committee

The committee approved the medical and dental premium funding rates for the 2027 plan year and forwarded them to the Full Commission with a favorable recommendation. The election of a chairperson and vice chairperson was deferred until after September 1, 2026.

• Approved 2027 medical plan funding rates for recommendation to Full Commission (4-0)
• Approved 2027 dental plan funding rates for recommendation to Full Commission (4-0)
• Deferred election of chairperson until after September 1, 2026
• Deferred election of vice chairperson until after September 1, 2026
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and replat applications, including the Clyde Kidd Estate resubdivision and the Anderson Property lots. It will also consider replat proposals for the Charles Farmer, Spurgeon Property, and Whispering Winds Properties. In addition, the commission will review and discuss a County Commission resolution recommending regulation of data centers.

• Resubdivision of Lot 2 Clyde Kidd Estate – 4 new lots off Old Niles Ferry Road
• Anderson Property Lots 1‑5 – 5 lots along Old Niles Ferry Road
• Replat of Lots 1 and 2 Charles Farmer and Ann Farmer Property – 4 lots off Huffstetler Road
• Replat of Tracts 4‑6 Spurgeon Property – 2 lots along Sevierville Road and >5 acres remainder
• Review of resolution 26-06-022 recommending regulation of data centers

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will vote on several budget increase resolutions, including an $8,000,000 agreement to purchase the Alcoa South Plant and a $5,000,000 right‑of‑way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension. Additional resolutions allocate funds for various departments, a federal opioid grant for a substance‑use treatment facility, and library repairs. The agenda also includes applications for a $1,575,000 school security officer grant and a $73,800 litter grant.

• Resolution 26-07-001: $8,000,000 purchase of Alcoa South Plant
• Resolution 26-07-002: $5,000,000 right‑of‑way for Pellissippi Parkway extension
• BCSO Grant Application: $1,575,000 for 21 school security officers ($75,000 each)
• BCSO Grant Application: $73,800 for FY27 litter grant
• Resolution 26-07-004: $465,375 federal opioid funds for Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget increases, including $8 million for the Alcoa South Plant purchase and $465,375 for a substance use treatment facility. The board also approved two BCSO grant applications and a $5 million agreement for the Pellissippi Parkway extension. Other actions included adopting proclamations and approving various administrative reports.

• Approved $8M budget increase to purchase Alcoa South Plant (19-2)
• Approved $5M budget increase for Pellissippi Parkway right of way acquisition (14-7)
• Approved $1.575M BCSO grant application for 21 School Resource Officers (21-0)
• Approved $465,375 for Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility (21-0)
• Approved $2.15M budget increase to re-appropriate prior year funds (20-0)
• Approved $73,800 BCSO Litter Grant application (21-0)
• Approved $4,027.21 Health Department budget increase via State DGA Grant (21-0)
• Approved $27,800 for library Learning Lab plumbing repairs (21-0)

• Budget Increase – Health Department
  $4,027
• BCSO School Security Officer Grant
  $1.6M
• Purchase of Alcoa South Plant
  $8.0M
• Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right of Way Acquisition
  $5.0M
• Budget Increase – Various Departments (Re-appropriations)
  $2.2M
• Budget Increase – Central Services (Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility)
  $465,375

Technology (IT) Committee

The Blount County Technology (IT) Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive an update from the I.T. Department Director.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025
• I.T. Department Director update
• Setting of agenda and public input

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review several budget increases and adjustments, including funds for land acquisition and facility repairs. The body will also discuss grant applications for school security officers and litter control.

• Resolution No. 26-07-001: $8,000,000.00 budget increase for the purchase of Alcoa South Plant
• Resolution No. 26-07-002: $5,000,000.00 budget increase for Pellissippi Parkway extension right of way acquisition
• Resolution No. 26-07-003: $2,154,682.10 budget increase to re-appropriate funds for ongoing projects
• Resolution No. 26-07-004: $465,375.00 in Federal Opioid funds for a Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility
• BCSO Grant Application: $1,575,000.00 for 21 School Resource Officers

The committee approved several budget adjustments and grant applications for referral to the full Commission. These include funding for Pellissippi Parkway, various department reappropriations, and library repairs.

• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded $8,000,000.00 South Plant purchase resolution to Commission without recommendation (No second)
• Recommended $5,000,000.00 Pellissippi Parkway right of way acquisition to Commission (3-1)
• Recommended $2,154,682.10 in various department reappropriations to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $465,375.00 for Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $263,332.00 for Blount County Library maintenance to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $27,800.00 for library plumbing repairs to Commission (4-0)
• Recommended $4,027.21 State DGA Grant for Health Department to Commission (4-0)

• Purchase of Alcoa South Plant — introduced
  $8.0M
• Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right of Way Acquisition — introduced
  $5.0M
• Re-appropriate funds from prior year for ongoing projects — introduced
  $2.2M
• Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility Funding — introduced
  $465,375

Commission Workshop

The Blount County Commission workshop will discuss several major budget increases, including an $8 million purchase of the Alcoa South Plant, a $5 million right-of-way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension, and over $2 million in reappropriations. Other items include grants for school security officers and funding for an opioid residential treatment facility. The workshop also considers appointments to boards and a resolution supporting a school board compensation increase equal to that of commissioners.

• Resolution 26-07-001: $8,000,000 budget increase for purchase of Alcoa South Plant via Industrial Development Board agreement
• Resolution 26-07-002: $5,000,000 budget increase for right-of-way acquisition for Pellissippi Parkway extension
• Resolution 26-07-003: $2,154,682.10 reappropriation of prior year funds for ongoing projects
• BCSO grant application: $1,575,000 for 21 school security officers at $75,000 each, no matching funds
• Resolution 26-07-004: $465,375 budget increase for Blount County Substance Use Residential Treatment Facility using federal opioid funds

The commission voted 12‑3 to forward Resolution No. 26‑07‑001, an $8,000,000 budget increase for debt service and the general fund to purchase the Alcoa South Plant. It also approved a $73,800 litter‑grant application, a $27,800 library repair appropriation, and a $4,027.21 health‑department grant, each with unanimous support. The meeting minutes and agenda were approved unanimously, and the general consent calendar was adopted.

• Forwarded Resolution No. 26‑07‑001, $8,000,000 budget increase for debt service and general fund (Yes 12, No 3, Absent 5, Abstain 1)
• Approved BCSO Grant Application – $73,800 litter grant (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑07‑006, $27,800 library fund for Learning Lab repairs (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑07‑007, $4,027.21 health department grant (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved June 11, 2026 commission workshop minutes (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved general consent calendar (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved agenda setting with revisions (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)
• Approved budget consent calendar items (Yes 16, No 0, Absent 5)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee will review updates regarding a VA outpatient clinic coming to Maryville in 2027 and new legislation expanding interment eligibility at Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2027 VA COLA projected increase and the Take Care of America's Veterans Act.

• VA Outpatient Clinic coming to Maryville in 2027
• Legislation expanding eligibility for interment in TN State Veterans Cemeteries
• The Take Care of America's Veterans Act regarding sleep apnea and tinnitus
• 2027 VA COLA projected increase
• Tennessee Veterans Connect

Public Services Committee

The committee is meeting to call to order, approve draft minutes from April 7, 2026, and hear public comment. The main agenda items are three old business items listed as addresses: 2025 Morganton Road, 621 Cusick, and 1120 Chula Vista. No further details on these items are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 7, 2026
• Old business item: 2025 Morganton Road
• Old business item: 621 Cusick
• Old business item: 1120 Chula Vista

The Committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting. Members discussed property maintenance issues at 3114 Morganton Rd, 2025 Morganton Road, 621 Cusick, and 1140 Chula Vista, but no formal actions were taken on these properties.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Requested notice be sent to the mailing address on file for 856 Disco Loop Rd

• 2025 Morganton Road
  2025 Morganton Road
• 621 Cusick
  621 Cusick
• 1120 Chula Vista
  1120 Chula Vista

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two special exception requests tabled from the June 4 meeting, both for multifamily developments at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy and 3652 US 411S in Maryville. The board will also vote on approving draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special exception for multifamily at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville (map 056 parcel 046.01) – tabled from June 4
• Special exception for multifamily at 3652 US 411S, Maryville (map 090 parcels 018.00, 019.01, 019.02) – tabled from June 4
• Approval of draft minutes from the June 4, 2026 BZA meeting
• No variance requests or appeals on the agenda

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two special exceptions for multifamily developments, both previously tabled. The first, at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, passed 3-1 with one abstention. The second, at 3652 US 411S, initially passed 4-1 but was invalidated because Board Member King voted despite being ineligible; a revote passed 3-1 with King abstaining.

• Approved special exception for multifamily at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy (3-1, King abstained)
• Approved special exception for multifamily at 3652 US 411S after revote (3-1, King abstained)
• Invalidated initial 4-1 vote on 3652 US 411S due to ineligible vote by King
• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

• Multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy — tabled
  S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville
• Multifamily development at 3652 US 411S — tabled
  3652 US 411S, Maryville

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will review a site plan for a mobile home community addition and several subdivision plats. The body will also consider a renewal for a major subdivision preliminary plat.

• Site plan review for Stone Creek Mobile Home Community addition at 170 Armona Rd
• Renewal of Preliminary Plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase IV (149 residential lots) off Best Road
• Resubdivision of the Rosemary Crowe Property (5 lots) off Montvale Road
• Patton Property Subdivision (4 lots) off Lanier Road
• Preferred Homes Property (3 lots) off Pleasant Hill Road

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a mobile home community addition and three residential subdivision plats. One resubdivision item was withdrawn by the applicant. The commission also discussed a previous resolution regarding AI Data Centers and their restriction to industrial zones.

• Approved site plan for Stone Creek Mobile Home Community addition at 170 Armona Rd (11-0)
• Approved Renewal of Preliminary Plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase IV off Best Rd (9-1)
• Approved Patton Property Subdivision Lots 1-4 off Lanier Road (11-0)
• Approved Preferred Homes Property Lots 1-3 off Pleasant Hill Road (11-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting (10-0)
• Withdrawn: Resubdivision of the Rosemary Crowe Property off Montvale Road

• Stone Creek Mobile Home Community addition
  170 Armona Rd, Maryville, TN
• Manor in the Foothills Phase IV Preliminary Plat
  Best Road · 149 units
• Resubdivision of the Rosemary Crowe Property
  Montvale Road · 5 units
• Patton Property Subdivision Lots 1-4
  Lanier Road · 4 units
• Preferred Homes Property Lots 1-3
  Pleasant Hill Road · 3 units

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider a $4 million interfund loan and a $1.66 million budget increase to correct errors in the 2025-26 budget. The body is also set to approve the FY 26-27 tax rate and appropriation resolutions.

• FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution
• FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution
• Interfund loan of $4,000,000.00
• Budget increase of $1,657,653.98
• Stormwater quality management criteria

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple budget increases for infrastructure, education, and public services. Additionally, the board adopted the FY 26-27 Tax Rate and Appropriation resolutions.

• Approved $249,740.00 for Dark Island swinging bridge repairs (19-0)
• Approved $145,000.00 to reclassify Heritage Middle School roof design fees (19-0)
• Approved $85,024.00 for a new Public Defender position (19-0)
• Approved $68,635.00 for a secure entrance at Friendsville Elementary School (19-0)
• Approved $49,400.00 for flooring improvements at WBHS and HHS (19-0)
• Approved $32,680.00 for an ECCA guard shack and utilities (19-0)
• Approved $215,462.62 for GSMNP interlocal agreement (19-0)
• Adopted FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution (19-0)

• Budget Increase - Highway Capital - Dark Island Swinging Bridge — approved
  Townsend · $249,740
• Budget Increase - Education Capital - Heritage Middle School Roof — approved
  $145,000

Audit Committee

The Blount County Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review the Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025.

• Approval of May 15, 2025 Audit Committee minutes
• Review of Blount County Annual Financial Report for FY25
• Setting of the next Audit Committee meeting date

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will vote on several budget increase resolutions, including a $5,000,000 debt service increase for a right‑of‑way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension and a $4,000,000 interfund loan to the ARPA Fund. Additional items include funding for highway signal upgrades, school fire alarm replacement, and a three‑year commercial appraisal software contract for the Property Assessor. The committee will also consider resolutions related to the FY 26‑27 tax levy, appropriation, and a hazardous‑duty supplemental benefit study for public safety officers.

• $5,000,000 debt service increase for Pellissippi Parkway right‑of‑way acquisition (Resolution 26-06-004)
• $4,000,000 interfund loan from Debt Service Fund to ARPA Fund (Resolution 26-06-005)
• $648,846.78 highway capital funds to upgrade four county signalized intersections (Resolution 26-06-008)
• $265,500 education capital funds to replace fire alarm system at Mary Blount Elementary School (Resolution 26-06-009)
• Three‑year contract request with TREPP, Inc. for commercial appraisals and appeals software (Resolution 26-06-021)

The Budget Committee approved multiple funding resolutions for schools, roads, and public safety. One $5 million resolution regarding the Pellissippi Parkway extension was postponed for one month.

• Postponed $5M Pellissippi Parkway right of way acquisition (3-2)
• Forwarded $4M interfund loan to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $1.65M budget increase for various departments to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $1.34M for Tennessee State Grant Summer School Program to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $648,846.78 for signalized intersection upgrades to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $265,500 for Mary Blount Elementary fire alarm replacement to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $249,740 for Dark Island swinging bridge repair to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $145,000 for Heritage Middle School roof design fees to full Commission (5-0)

• Budget Increase - Debt Service (Pellissippi Parkway extension right of way acquisition) — deferred
  $5.0M
• Interfund Loan - Debt Service to ARPA Fund — approved
  $4.0M
• Budget Increase - Various Departments — approved
  $1.7M
• Budget Increase - General Purpose School Fund (Summer School Program) — approved
  $1.3M
• Budget Increase - Highway Capital (Intersection Upgrades) — approved
  $648,847
• Budget Increase - Education Capital (MBES Fire Alarm) — approved
  Mary Blount Elementary School · $265,500
• Budget Increase - Highway Capital (Dark Island Swinging Bridge) — approved
  Townsend · $249,740
• Budget Increase - Education Capital (HMS Roof Design Fees) — approved
  Heritage Middle School · $145,000

Commission Workshop

The Commission Workshop is discussing the proposed FY 26-27 tax rate, appropriation, and capital outlay resolutions. The body is also reviewing several budget increases for school facilities, road repairs, and a new public defender position.

• FY 26-27 Tax Rate, Appropriation, and Capital Outlay Resolutions
• Resolution No. 26-06-005: $4,000,000.00 interfund loan from Debt Service Fund to ARPA Fund
• Resolution No. 26-06-010: $249,740.00 for Dark Island swinging bridge repairs in Townsend
• Resolution No. 26-06-013: Establishing Stormwater Quality Management Criteria in urbanized areas
• Resolution No. 26-06-022: Regulation of Data Centers and Crypto Currency Mining

The Commission workshop reviewed multiple budget increases and transfers. These items were forwarded to the full commission with favorable recommendations from the Budget Committee.

• Forwarded May 14, 2026 Workshop Minutes to full commission (16-0)
• Forwarded General Consent Calendar to full commission (16-0)
• Forwarded $249,740.00 highway capital budget increase for Dark Island bridge to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $145,000.00 education capital budget increase for Heritage Middle School roof to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $85,024.00 public defender budget increase to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $68,635.00 education capital budget increase for Friendsville Elementary secure entrance to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $49,400.00 education capital budget increase for WBHS and HHS flooring to full commission (5-0)
• Forwarded $32,680.00 education capital budget increase for ECCA guard shack to full commission (5-0)

• Budget Increase - Highway Capital - Dark Island Swinging Bridge — introduced
  Dark Island, Townsend · $249,740
• Budget Increase - Education Capital - Heritage Middle School Roof — introduced
  Heritage Middle School · $145,000

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan. This plan was prepared by Inspire Placemaking Collective and previously adopted and amended by the Blount County Regional Planning Commission.

• Public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan prepared by Inspire Placemaking Collective

The Board of Commissioners conducted a Zoning Public Hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan prepared by Inspire Placemaking Collective. Three citizens spoke during the proceedings. No formal vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Comprehensive Plan — null

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including tax rates, appropriations, and capital outlay plans. The committee will review resolutions for the tax levy, appropriations, and capital expenditures before adjourning.

• Public hearing on FY 26-27 Budget
• FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution
• FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution
• FY 26-27 Capital Outlay Resolution
• Capital Plan FY26.27

The Budget Committee reviewed the proposed FY 26-27 budget during a public hearing. The committee voted unanimously to forward the tax rate, appropriation, and capital outlay resolutions to the full Commission with favorable recommendations.

• Forwarded FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution to full Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded FY 26-27 Capital Outlay Resolution to full Commission (5-0)

• FY 26-27 Tax Rate Resolution — introduced
• FY 26-27 Appropriation Resolution — introduced
• FY 26-27 Capital Outlay Resolution — introduced

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Blount County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on two requests for special exceptions to allow multifamily development. No variances or appeals are on the agenda.

• Special exception for multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville (map 056 parcel 046.01)
• Special exception for multifamily development at 3652 US 411S, Maryville (map 090 parcels 018.00, 019.01, and 019.02)

The Board of Zoning Appeals tabled special exception requests for multifamily developments at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy and 3652 US 411S. Both motions to approve or deny the projects failed to reach a required unanimous vote, resulting in the items being postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy (3-0)
• Tabled multifamily development at 3652 US 411S (3-0)

• Special exception for multifamily development at S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy — tabled
  S. Odell Rd/W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville
• Special exception for multifamily development at 3652 US 411S — tabled
  3652 US 411S, Maryville

Public Services Committee

The Blount County Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The agenda listed old‑business items for 2025 Morganton Road, 621 Cusick, and 1120 Chula Vista, but none were acted upon.

• Old business – 2025 Morganton Road
• Old business – 621 Cusick
• Old business – 1120 Chula Vista

Animal Center Advisory Board

The Blount County Animal Center Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: setting the agenda, approving minutes from December 2025, and hearing a staff report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025 meeting
• Report from Blount County Animal Center staff

The Blount County Animal Center Advisory Board met on June 2, 2026, with a quorum present. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. Director Ron Crowe gave a quarterly report covering budget, building plans, staff, vehicles, and animal intake/outtake, and the board discussed recent vandalism of the Animal Center property. No action was taken on any new business.

• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting.
• Heard the quarterly report from Animal Center Director Ron Crowe.
• Discussed vandalism of the Animal Center property (no action taken).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Blount County Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for a development at Morganton Road and William Blount Drive, including traffic and landscape studies. They will also vote on final plats for Paige's Place Subdivision (Lots 34R-1–34R-4) and Ridge Meadows (Lots 3-5), plus a preliminary and final plat for Mike Raines Property (Lots 1-3). No public hearings are scheduled.

• Site plan review at Morganton Road/William Blount Drive (map 067, parcel 111.03) with traffic study and landscape buffer
• Final plat for Paige’s Place Subdivision Lots 34R-1–34R-4 off Willow Pond Drive, 4 lots with common driveway
• Final plat for Ridge Meadows Lots 3-5 off Ridge Road, 3 lots with common driveway
• Preliminary and final plat for Mike Raines Property Lots 1-3 off Maple Lane, 3 lots plus remainder >5 acres

The commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting by a 9‑0 vote. They approved the site plan for the multifamily development at Morganton Road/William Blount Drive, moving the buffer to Morganton Road, with a 9‑0 vote and one commissioner absent. The commission also approved the final plats for Paige’s Place subdivision on Willow Pond Drive, Ridge Meadows subdivision on Ridge Road, and the Mike Raines property on Maple Lane, each by a 10‑0 vote with one commissioner absent.

• Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (9-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Morganton Road multifamily site plan with amended buffer (9-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Paige’s Place Subdivision final plat, subject to outstanding items (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ridge Meadows Lots 3‑5 Subdivision final plat, subject to outstanding items (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Mike Raines Property Lots 1‑3 report with conditions (10-0, 1 absent)

• Multifamily development at Morganton Road/William Blount Drive — approved
  Morganton Road/William Blount Drive Maryville, TN (map 067,
• Paige’s Place Subdivision Lots 34R-1 – 34R-4 — approved
  Willow Pond Drive · 4 units
• Ridge Meadows Lots 3-5 Subdivision — approved
  Ridge Road · 3 units
• Mike Raines Property Lots 1-3 — approved
  Maple Lane · 3 units · 5 ac

Board of Commissioners

The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider the final resolutions for the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including tax levies and appropriations, alongside several capital projects for schools and the animal center. The meeting also includes the confirmation of a building commissioner and a rezoning request.

• FY26-27 Tax Levy Resolution
• Appropriation Resolution for FY26-27
• Friendsville Elementary School roof and brick repair ($1.8M)
• Heritage High School and William Blount High School track renovation ($1.77M)
• Animal Center design fees ($153,500)

The commissioners adopted a series of budget resolutions, including a $1,803,400 increase for Friendsville Elementary roof and brick repairs, $1,768,100 for track renovations at Heritage and William Blount high schools, $725,000 for a transportation fund transfer, $186,875 for inmate medical claims, $153,500 for animal‑center design fees, $74,600 for a tutoring grant, $46,078 for a Heritage Middle School roof change order, and a $362 contract for library marketing services. All motions passed unanimously with 15 votes in favor and no opposition.

• Approved $1,803,400 education capital increase for Friendsville Elementary roof & brick (15-0)
• Approved $1,768,100 education capital increase for Heritage & William Blount high school track renovations (15-0)
• Approved $725,000 general‑purpose school fund transfer for vehicle‑owner contracts (15-0)
• Approved $186,875 budget increase for BCSO inmate medical claim payments (15-0)
• Approved $153,500 budget increase for Animal Center design fees (15-0)
• Approved $74,600 budget transfer for TN Tutoring Innovation Grant supplies (15-0)
• Approved $46,078 education capital increase for Heritage Middle School roof change order (15-0)
• Approved $362 library contract with Springshare for marketing automation (15-0)

• Budget Increase - Library - Springshare Multiyear Contract — approved
  $362

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider amending the zoning map for a portion of a tract of land. The request is to change the zoning from Rural District 1 (R-1) to Rural Arterial Commercial District (RAC).

• Zoning map amendment from R-1 to RAC for 3.758 acres of a 5.069 acre tract at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy (Tax map 060, parcel 182.16)

A public hearing was held to consider amending the zoning map for 4750 E Lamar Alexander Parkway from Rural District 1 to Rural Arterial Commercial. Two citizens spoke, and the hearing was closed. No vote or formal decision was documented in the minutes.

• Amend Zoning Map for 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy — null
  4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Blount County, TN · 3.758 ac