INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Industrial Development Board may acquire, develop, lease and sell property to facilitate new businesses locating to Knoxville or assist businesses in expanding their operations. The board may also issue tax-exempt revenue bonds to assist in the financing of projects.
Appointment of Board Members
Seven members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council, each serving for six years.  In the event of a vacancy, an appointment may be made only for the unexpired portion of the term.
Meetings Schedule
Board meets quarterly during the second month of that quarter. Meetings occur on the second Monday of that month at 5 p.m. at the Knoxville Area Chamber offices.
Board Membership
Katie Bell Secretary/Treasurer Tennessee Valley Authority 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, WT7D Knoxville, TN 37902 kpbell@tva.gov Mark Rosser First American Title Insurance Company 606 W. Main Street Suite 250 Knoxville, TN 37902 865-544-7402 marosser@firstam.com Richard Isaac 3340 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 richard.isaac@ubs.com	Don Parnell Chairman Realty Trust Group P.O. Box 11913 Knoxville, TN 37939-1913 dparnell@realtytrustgroup.com Frank Shanklin, Jr. 2640 E. Magnolia Avenue Knoxville, TN 37914 frankshanklinjr@bellsouth.net Lloyd Montgomery, III FSGBank, NA 1111 Northshore Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 mmontgomery@fsgbank.com Eston Williams 4511 Westover Terrace Knoxville, TN 37914 Eston_Williams@yahoo.com