ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD
For stray animal pickup in the city call 865-215-7457, or call 865-215-8639 to leave a message. Animal Control Permits Animals in Knoxville Info Young-Williams Animal Center The Animal Control Board has the responsibility to recommend goals and objectives, qualification requirements, and specialized training courses to the Animal Control Unit. The board issues permits and establishes minimum standards for persons who operate quarters where any animals are kept, maintained, exhibited or displayed.
Appointment of Board Members
The Animal Control Board has 7 members. There is one representative from the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Knox County Health Department, Knoxville Veterinary Academy, Knox County Humane Society and Animal Shelter, Knoxville Police Department, University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine and one member from the public at large. These members serve four-year terms and are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
Meetings Schedule
Board meets quarterly on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Young Williams Center. More meetings may be scheduled as needed.
Board Membership
Michael J Blackwell, DVM, MPH 3201 Division St. Knoxville TN 37919 865-215-6660 Dr. Lisa Chassy Emory Animal Hospital 2311 W. Emory Road Powell, TN 37849 865-947-0437 Fax: 865-947-8943 info@emoryanimalhospital.net LisAndy@citilink.net (for board use only) Sarah Glass Knoxville Zoo 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive Knoxville, TN 37914 Work: 865-637-5331 ext. 378 Fax: 865-637-1943 sglass@knoxville-zoo.org Dr. Marcy Souza (filling unexpired term of Dr. Mike Jones) 1520 Clear Brook Drive Knoxville, TN 37932 Dr. Denita Hadziabdic Guerry 2431 Joe Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37996-4560	Ronnie Nease Knox County Health Dept. 140 Dameron Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917-6413 865-215-5200 Fax: 865-215-5221 ronnie.nease@knoxcounty.org Karen Pappas City Animal Control 800 East Church Ave. P.O. Box 3610 Knoxville, TN 37915 Office: 865-215-8640 or 865-215-8639 City Cell: 865-556-3344 Fax: 865-215-8649 kmpappas@cityofknoxville.org NON MEMBER / City of Knoxville Law Dept. Representative Angela Rauber City of Knoxville Law Dept. P.O. Box 1631 Knoxville, TN 37901 865-215-2050 Fax: 865-215-2643 abolton@cityofknoxville.org