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Parks & Recreation Department Moving!

The City of Athens Parks & Recreation Department is preparing for an exciting move to its new home at the...
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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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THE CITY OF ATHENS BUDDY LINER AMERICA 250 DRONE AND FIREWORKS SHOW

This year’s Buddy Liner Memorial Firework Show at Athens Regional Park on July 4th is shaping up to be the...
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Athens City Council Special Called Session Scheduled for 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Notice is hereby given to all residents of Athens, Tennessee, and to all interested persons, that a Special Called Session...
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Athens City Council Special Called Session Scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Notice is hereby given to all residents of Athens, Tennessee, and to all interested persons, that a Special Called Session...
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New Branding for The City of Athens

The City of Athens is excited to announce the official launch of its new brand identity on July 1, marking...
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Public Hearing for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on June 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE - The City of Athens, Tennessee, hereby provides certain financial information for the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget in...
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Ingleside Pool Opening

On May 23, 2026 one of communities favorite pools will officially open for the Summer. Hours of Operation: Monday through...
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Public Hearings for Ordinances 1156 & 1157 scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on June 16, 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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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

CANCELED

12:00pm

Athens Municipal Regional Planning Commission Work Session

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

July 3, 2026

CLOSED

City offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day

5:00pm

Athens City Council Work Session

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

July 20, 2026

6:00pm

Council Advisory Committee

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

5:30pm

Athens Beer Board Regular Session

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

6:00pm

Athens City Council Regular Session

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

August 20, 2026

12:00pm

Recreation Advisory Board

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

CLOSED

City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day

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Only 10 days away from America 250!Get ready for an unforgettable night as Mendingwall takes the stage at Sounds of Summer during the Athens Regional Park Fireworks Show! Come celebrate this local favorite band in a BIG way as we make this year’s July 4th celebration one you will not want to miss.

The City of Athens is going all out to celebrate America 250 with an evening packed full of excitement for the whole family!

🎇 HUGE fireworks show
🚁 Incredible drone show
🕹️ Retro arcade games inside the Conference Center
💦 Splashpad open late for extra fun
🍔 Food trucks and concessions ready to serve

Experience the energy of Mendingwall, cool off in the arcade zone, splash around, and then look to the sky for a spectacular finale at Athens Regional Park!

#SoundsOfSummer #Mendingwall #July4th #AthensTN #DiscoverMcMinn #America250 #TheFriendlyCity
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SOONER THAN EXPECTED!!!

Right now, the Athens Tennessee Parks & Recreation Department is up and running at its new location inside the Conference Center at Athens Regional Park!

The original move in date was on June 29th, but thanks to the City's I.T. Department, everything has been installed and is ready to go well ahead of schedule!

You now can find the Parks and Rec Department at 122 Regional Park Drive!
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Update from City of Athens TN Police Department - Raeshaun Hurst has turned himself in to the McMinn County Justice Center. ... See MoreSee Less

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