Appointments to the Neighborhood Advisory Council

NAC Application (PDF) Neighborhood Advisory Council Office of Neighborhoods Knoxville's Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) is appointed by the Mayor and consists of at least 15 members — two members from each of the six Council districts, and at least three at-large members. A member representing a particular Council district must live in that district. At-large members also must live in the City. The membership of the NAC is intended to reflect the diversity of neighborhoods in Knoxville. When a vacancy occurs, the Community Development director and the neighborhoods coordinator solicit names from the NAC, City Council, and neighborhood groups. They make recommendations to the Mayor, who makes the appointment. City Council typically is asked to express its support for the appointments. The NAC currently has 15 seats. Any city resident who wishes to be considered for appointment to the Council is urged to attend some of the NAC meetings. To apply for a seat, or to recommend someone for appointment, download and fill out the application form (PDF). Print and mail the form to:    Neighborhood Coordinator    Office of Neighborhoods    Room 528    City of Knoxville    P.O. Box 1631    Knoxville, TN 37901 NAC members serve staggered terms of three years, with no more than one full term for each member. Anyone appointed to an unexpired term may be appointed to a subsequent three-year term. Anyone who has been off the NAC for at least three years may return to the NAC for another full term. Terms are limited to insure that, over time, a large number of neighborhoods have a voice on the NAC; to encourage new perspectives; and to help train new leaders and expose them to citywide issues and policy matters. Questions about the application process or the form may be addressed to David Massey, neighborhood coordinator, at 215-3232.