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2026 Leaf Vacuum Season!

The City of Athens Public Works Department has announced that the 2026 Leaf Vacuum Season will officially begin on Monday,...
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City of Athens to Welcome Isahaya Delegation for 40th Anniversary Sister City Celebration! The City of Athens will welcome a...
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Athens City Council to Reconvene

The Athens City Council will reconvene its September 15, 2026, Regular Session on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:45 p.m....
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Athens City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Ordinance 1161 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given to all residents...
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PROPERTY TAX NOTICES

The City of Athens Finance Department has mailed property tax notices to property owners. If you do not receive your...
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Athens Regional Park to Remain Open During Paving Work

The City of Athens is pleased to announce that Athens Regional Park will remain open to the public on Tuesday,...
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Notice of Public Hearing: Zoning Map

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given to all residents of Athens, Tennessee, and to all persons interested, that...
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Notice is hereby given to all residents of Athens, Tennessee, and to all persons interested, that a special session of...
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NOTICE OF AUGUST PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given to all residents of Athens, Tennessee, and to all persons interested, that the Athens City Council...
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City Council Work Session

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🎄Get into the holiday spirit with the Fourth Annual Messiah Sing-a-long! 🎄

The Mid-East Tennessee Community Chorus invites you to kick off the Christmas season with this beloved musical tradition on Sunday, November 22, at 4:00 p.m. at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church in Athens!

Featuring guest conductor Sarah Pearson, this special performance will include Organist Tristen Rowland with the Hiwassee Bruderhof string ensemble!

What you need to know:
-Sunday, November 22, 2026
-4:00 p.m.
-Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN

The event is FREE and open to the public, and scores will be provided for those who would like to sing along!

Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music and holiday cheer as we welcome the Christmas season in The Friendly City!
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A new park means a new name, and we want YOUR input!

With the North City School property officially becoming the City of Athens Tennessee's newest park we need the best name!
Drop your suggested name in the comments below!

The process of both naming this new park, and bringing it up to standard will take some time but we'll keep you updated throughout the process.
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