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Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Gatlinburg City Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed reports regarding community programs and upcoming safety events. In old business, the commission adopted ordinances concerning the prohibition of retail fireworks, the property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year, and the annual appropriation for city departments. New business included the approval of a right-of-way use request for retaining wall repairs, the establishment of design standards for machine-readable graphics in commercial districts, updates to the human resources rules and regulations, the authorization of competitive sealed proposals for purchasing, and the adjustment of commercial sanitation rates.
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The commission addressed several legislative and administrative items. Key actions included the approval of rezoning requests, amendments to zoning ordinances regarding digital signage and tourist residence standards, and a prohibition on the retail sale of fireworks within the city. The commission also authorized the trade-in of surplus rescue vehicles to acquire a new, multi-role rescue truck and conducted the first reading of ordinances related to the property tax levy and the annual fiscal budget. Additionally, the Beer Board met to approve a special event beer permit for the upcoming Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Commission Commission Meeting
The City Commission held a meeting where several key actions were taken. The commission elected a mayor and vice mayor and hosted a state representative who presented a resolution designating the city as the official gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The City Manager announced two awards received from the Tennessee Municipal League and reported on a successful building department audit. Key business items included the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement for emergency communications, a zoning reclassification, the donation of land for a bridge replacement project, the adoption of a capital improvement program, and the approval of the multi-jurisdiction hazard plan. The commission also appointed members to the Board of Education, authorized the issuance of debt for major equipment purchases for multiple city departments, and declared various items as surplus property.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Gatlinburg City Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission discussed and approved various appointments to the Anna Porter Public Library board and the Gatlinburg Planning Commission. Actions included authorizing a right-of-way use request for underground communication lines and approving a new business directional sign for the Rampant Lion Pub. The commission approved matching funds for the Safe Streets for All grant program to facilitate pedestrian and traffic safety improvements. Furthermore, a contract was approved to convey fire turnout gear to a local high school's fire science program, and two ordinances concerning city department appropriations and amendments were adopted on first reading.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
