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CITY OF ATHENS AWARDED A TENNESSEE AMERICA 250 GRANT

Grant will support historical walking trail at Heritage Park! ATHENS, TN – [3/31/2026] – The City of Athens is a...
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Gov. Bill Lee in Athens!

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visited Athens TN and got a special tour of the Mayfield Dairy Farm Plant! The visit...
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Public Hearing: Ordinance 1150 April 21, 2026 at 6pm

The City of Athens will hold a public hearing concerning the rezoning of property located at 613 Eastanallee Avenue in...
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Athens Cemetery Clean-Up!

City staff will soon begin spring clean-up efforts at all three city-owned cemeteries: Cedar Grove, Hammonds, and Sullins. To help...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2026 Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuits Against City of Athens and Sanctions Plaintiff’s Attorneys...
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Administrative Assistant – Athens Police Department

The City of Athens Police Department is hiring an Administrative Assistant! This full-time position plays an important role in supporting...
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Jordan Curtis appointed to the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund Board of Directors

Congratulations Vice Mayor! The Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) helps cities and counties finance projects through a variety of loan...
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Athens Road Resurfacing

Road Resurfacing Projects to Begin Soon The City of Athens will begin a multi-road resurfacing project on March 23, improving...
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School Bus Safety in the City of Athens

This video shows a driver ignoring the rules, and passing a stopped school bus as children are about to board....
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April 2, 2026

3:30pm

Historic Preservation Commission

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

April 6, 2026

12:00pm

Athens Municipal Regional Planning Commission

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

April 13, 2026

5:00pm

Athens City Council Work Session

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

April 16, 2026

12:00pm

Recreation Advisory Board

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

April 20, 2026

6:00pm

Council Advisory Committee

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

April 22, 2026

1:00pm

Board of Zoning Appeals

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

April 27, 2026

5:00pm

Athens City Schools & Athens City Council Quarterly Session

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

April 27, 2026

12:00pm

Athens Municipal Regional Planning Commission Work Session

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

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PROGRESS REPORT:

3 of the road resurfacing projects around Athens have been completed.

Several more remain.
This is a picture of the work being done on Cedar Springs Road.
To learn more about these projects, click here: cityofathenstn.com/2026/03/03/athens-tennessee-road-resurfacing/
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MooFest is on the way back to Athens!

On June 6th, the beloved dairy festival returns to the downtown of The Friendly City.

Taking place from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in historic downtown Athens, Tennessee, the festival showcases several popular activities including the Maggie Strut, Athens Lions Club 17th annual MooRun at Eureka Trail, live entertainment on three stages, over 300 info, food and craft vendors as well as local shopping at downtown Athens businesses.

For more information about MooFest, Sounds of Summer and Pumpkintown, check out the Friendly City Festivals website at www.friendlycityfestivals.com and the Friendly City Festivals Facebook page for updates.
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