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DENNIS STREET UPDATE

Dennis Street will be closed from Layman Road to Congress Parkway beginning Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 a.m. through Friday,...
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Athens-McMinn Tire Recycling Days Success!

1,170 Tires Recycled: A Community Effort to Protect Our Environment The City of Athens is proud to announce the successful...
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Athens Recognizes May as Fair Housing Month The City of Athens is proud to recognize May as Fair Housing Month...
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Get Ready for Summer: The Athens Splash Pad is now open!

Summer is almost here, and The City of Athens Tennessee is getting ready to help everyone beat the heat. As...
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City of Athens Fire Department Awarded Grant!

City of Athens Fire Department Awarded Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® to Enhance Emergency Response This Grant is...
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Public Hearings for Ordinances 1151, 1154, & 1155 scheduled for May 19, 2026

Notice is hereby given to all residents of Athens, Tennessee, and to all persons interested, that the Athens City Council...
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DENNIS STREET PAVING UPDATE

DENNIS STREET UPDATE: During last night’s special-called meeting, the Athens City Council approved additional funding from the Capital Improvement Fund...
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Athens FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Ready for Review 

The City of Athens, Tennessee will hold a budget work session on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at...
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Athens City Council Special Called Session April 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given to the residents of Athens, Tennessee, and all other interested persons, that a special called meeting...
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May 19, 2026
5:30pm

Athens Beer Board Regular Session

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

May 19, 2026
6:00pm

Athens City Council Regular Session

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

May 25, 2026
CLOSED

City offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

May 26, 2026
12:00pm

Athens Municipal Regional Planning Commission Work Session

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

May 27, 2026
1:00pm

Board of Zoning Appeals

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

June 1, 2026
12:00pm

Athens Municipal Regional Planning Commission

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

June 4, 2026
3:30pm

Historic Preservation Commission

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

June 8, 2026
5:00pm

Athens City Council Work Session

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

June 18, 2026

12:00pm

Recreation Advisory Board

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

June 19, 2026

CLOSED

City offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth

June 24, 2026

1:00pm

Board of Zoning Appeals

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

July 4, 2026

CLOSED

City offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day

July 20, 2026

6:00pm

Council Advisory Committee

Athens City Hall 815 N Jackson St., Athens, TN

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14 hours ago

📚 A history lesson in The Friendly City! 🇺🇸

Today's E.G. Fisher Public Library Noon Book Club meeting welcomed Brett King, Executive Director of the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, as the guest speaker.

The club spoke on "Common Sense" and The American Crisis by Thomas Paine.

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Last chance to swing by City Hall to donate blood. Everyone who donates gets a free ticket to Soaky Mountain Waterpark!

We are currently around 20 units donated, and donations close at 4 p.m.! ... See MoreSee Less

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Only a few hours to donate blood and get your FREE ticket to Soaky Mountain Waterpark, just swing by City Hall at 815 North Jackson Street! ... See MoreSee Less

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