The Planning Commission discussed various subdivision plats, including the division of lots at Clyde Kit Estate, the Anderson property, the Charles Farmer and Anarmer subdivision, the Spurgeon property, and the Whispering Winds property, all of which were approved with specific conditions. Additionally, the commission reviewed and discussed a resolution from the county commission regarding the regulation of data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities, specifically focusing on definitions, buffer zone requirements, and the possibility of a moratorium on such uses.
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The Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting covering several budgetary and administrative items. Key agenda items included the appointment of the Blount County Building Commissioner, approval of budget increases for education capital funds to address school roofing and track repairs, and a transfer of funds for contractual compliance with a corrective action plan. Additional resolutions involved budget increases for the Sheriff's office and animal center renovations, as well as a zoning map amendment. The meeting also included an update regarding AI data centers and several announcements concerning upcoming committee meetings and office closures.
May 21, 2026·Board meeting
Blount County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board discussed and approved several resolutions including a multi-year contract for library marketing automation, the appointment of a Building Commissioner, and various education capital projects such as roof repairs at Friendsville Elementary and track renovations at Heritage and William Blount High Schools. The Board also addressed budget transfers for transportation, payment of inmate medical claims, design fees for the Animal Center, and an amendment to the county zoning map. Additionally, various financial and committee reports were received and filed.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Blount County Commission Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
The commission workshop meeting covered various fiscal and administrative agenda items, including budget increases for inmate medical claims, Animal Center design fees, and a library marketing contract. The commission discussed and approved the forwarding of several resolutions regarding education capital funds for Heritage Middle School roof repairs, Friendsville Elementary School roof and brick maintenance, and track renovations at Heritage High School and William Blount High School. Furthermore, the commission reviewed a budget transfer for student transportation, confirmed the appointment of a new Building Commissioner, and deliberated on a zoning map amendment request for a specific property on E Lamar Alexander Parkway.
