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EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT: Flags of Honor Collection Drive
Join us in honoring our nation’s flag by participating in a community flag collection and retirement effort led by Eagle Scout candidate Jack Hutsell (Troop 118, Athens, TN – Great Smoky Mountain Council).
Collection Dates: April 20th through the 30th, 2026
Drop-off Locations:
• McMinn Senior Activity Center
• Athens City Hall
• McMinn County Courthouse
Bring your worn, torn, or unserviceable U.S. flags to be retired properly and respectfully.
✨ Public Flag Retirement Ceremony ✨
Sunday, May 3, 2026
2:00 PM
McMinn Senior Activity Center
205 McMinn Ave, Athens, TN
All community members are welcome to donate flags and attend the ceremony.
Let’s come together to show respect and gratitude for our flag.
RONNIE MCMAHAN DAY!
Former NBA Star, current coach, and a native of Athens Ronnie McMahan honored at City Hall!
Later this month Ronnie will be undergoing a Kidney transplant, and to honor him a celebration took place yesterday!
April 16th is now *Ronnie McMahan Day* in the City of Athens!!!
In addition to this, Ronnie was also presented the key to the City!
Thank you so much to everyone who attended and shared their stories of Ronnie!
This Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Famer means a lot to the community!
Please keep Ronnie & his family in your thoughts ahead of his operation!
