Bristol
Upcoming
City Council
This meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning for Reed Road (R-2) and the Beaver Creek Road plan. The council will vote on ordinances extending a moratorium on permanent campgrounds, regulating recreational substance retail uses, and renaming Exide Drive. Also up for adoption is an ordinance allowing partial property tax payments. A large consent agenda covers funding agreements with nonprofits and numerous police equipment purchases.
- Extend moratorium on permanent campgrounds
- Regulate recreational substance retail businesses
- Rename Exide Drive to Limestone Ridge Road
- Approve employment agreement with Matt Slagle
- Fill Council vacancy for East District
MPO Executive Board
The Bristol Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Board will consider adopting a Complete Streets policy, which was deferred from the May meeting for further review. The board will also vote on resolutions supporting projects for SMART SCALE Round 7 funding, and approve amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program and Unified Planning Work Program.
- Adoption of Complete Streets Policy (old business)
- Resolutions of Support for SMART SCALE Round 7 projects
- Fiscal Years 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 4
- FY 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment 9
- FY 2028-2029 Unified Planning Work Program Development
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Better Property Board
The Better Property Board will hold a public hearing on the property at 1118 Anderson Street. They will review progress reports on multiple properties including 510 McDowell Street, 1232 Windsor Avenue, and others. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and unscheduled public comments.
- Public hearing on 1118 Anderson Street
- Progress report on 510 McDowell Street
- Progress report on 1232 Windsor Avenue
- Progress report on 902 Windsor Avenue
- Future progress reports for 1500 5th Street, 2237 Weaver Pike Lot #3, and 2910 Bay Street on 7/23/2026
City Council
The City Council will discuss extending a temporary moratorium on permanent campgrounds, amending the tobacco and vape shop ordinance, and a rezone application for Glenwood Road. Other items include an alley abandonment study, a street name change, and updates on the skate park, Catie's Playground, and the Sessions Festival. The council will also consider a construction administration services proposal for the wastewater treatment plant project and a change order for the Shelby Booster Station, as well as setting retiree dental premiums and filling a council vacancy.
- Extension of temporary moratorium on permanent campgrounds
- Tobacco and vape shop ordinance amendment
- Glenwood Road rezone application
- Hill Street alley abandonment and study
- Filling vacancy on City Council
Industrial Development Board
The Industrial Development Board will authorize a liaison to sign an engagement letter with Brown, Edwards and Company, LLP for an audit and receive updates on economic development projects and partners.
- Authorize liaison to sign engagement letter with Brown, Edwards and Company, LLP
- Receive presentation on Foreign Trade Zones
- Review financial reports for April and May 2026
- Receive updates from local partners (State of TN, NETWORKS, BTES, BTCS)
- Review minutes from April 27 and May 20 meetings