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Cocke County Commission approves two rezonings, applies for CDBG to buy fire engine and adopts cash‑rounding policy
Summary
At its regular meeting the Cocke County Commission approved two zoning map changes, authorized a 2026 Community Development Block Grant application to purchase a fire engine, adopted a countywide cash‑rounding policy, and approved a three‑year contract for phone/Wi‑Fi at convenience centers; the mayor also reported on an audit and landfill safety upgrades.
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Cocke County Commission on its regular meeting approved two zoning map amendments, authorized a federal grant application for a new fire engine and adopted a cash‑rounding policy for cash transactions while also approving a contract to add phone and Wi‑Fi service at county convenience centers.
The commission approved a change to the zoning map for 157–159 Highway 25 E in Newport, moving the parcel from C‑1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C‑2 (General Commercial). Jason McMahon moved the measure and Bill Miller seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote. A nearby property owner who identified himself in the hearing said the parcel "has been used for commercial purposes for 7 or 8 years" and asked for the rezoning so certain commercial activities allowed in C‑2 could occur.
Commissioners also voted to amend zoning at 122 Quail Roost Drive in Cosby…
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