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Did you miss the Living Legacy Trade Fair last week at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum? There’s still plenty to see and learn at this Athens staple. rebrand.ly/3xgx9zg #DiscoverMcMinn #TNSoundsPerfect
Community News: Knoxville Asian Festival
▶️ Event: 13th Knox Asian Festival
▶️ Date: Sunday, August 30th, 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
▶️ Fee: Advance Ticket: $3.00, At the gates: $5.00 (Free under 12 Years old)
Get Tickets ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-knox-asian-festival-tickets-1985511906561?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
▶️ Location: World's Fair Park (Festival Lawn and Performance Lawn)
▶️ A few highlights for the kids:
• The Passport Program: Students can "travel" to 14 Asian country booths and get their passports stamped.
• The Cultural Parade: A high-energy kickoff that's always a crowd favorite.
• Amazing Food & Performances: From Japanese Taiko drumming from Disney World to over 60 authentic Asian food
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING!
The City of Athens Public Works Department announces the following closures in observance of Labor Day.
The Athens Municipal Building, Public Works, Recycle Center, Pakrs & Rec Offices, and Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Garbage Collection:
Residential garbage normally collected on Monday, September 7, will be picked up on Tuesday, September 8. All other residential garbage routes during the week of Labor Day will remain on their regular schedule.
Residents are asked to have garbage totes at the road the night before their scheduled pickup. Commercial and industrial garbage routes will be collected on a limited basis.
All emergency services will continue to operate on a 24-hour basis. In the event of an emergency, contact McMinn E911 Communications.
For more information, contact the City of Athens Public Works Department at 423-744-2745.
