City Of Knoxville Civil Service Merit Board Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed the progress of the Oracle Cloud transition and reviewed departmental reports, including updates on promotional testing, budget status, and disciplinary appeals. Human Resources reported on the selection of a new ADA coordinator, the status of ongoing longevity and compensation studies, and updates to job classifications. The session also covered the relaunch of the Ambassador Program and the introduction of a new leave benefit called A Day of Service. Additionally, the Board reviewed and granted requests from the Knoxville Police Department to exempt specific temporary positions from civil service.
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The City of Knoxville, Tennessee adopted annual operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, the legal budget of record as approved.
Jul 1, 2026·Proposed budget
FY27 Proposed Budget
A proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, presented during legislative budget hearings as a pre-adoption draft for review.
Jun 23, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting included a variety of administrative and community updates, notably the transition of ADA coordination services to the Human Resources department following the retirement of the long-standing coordinator. The Mayor provided reports on upcoming community celebrations and events. Council members discussed committee updates, including information from the audit committee regarding non-profit verification, and shared various announcements regarding park improvements and local community association activities. The Council also passed a resolution to appoint a representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force, which included an amendment to clarify the language surrounding the administration's financial commitment.
