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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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Honoring Local Veterans

The Athens Tennessee Parks & Recreation Department held the latest Veterans Memorial Brick Laying ceremony at Athens Veterans Park. 31...
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5:30pm

Athens Beer Board Regular Session

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

NO BUSINESS

6:00pm

Athens City Council Regular Session

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

June 18, 2026

12:00pm

Recreation Advisory Board

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

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

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

CLOSED

City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day

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🎉 Main Street Athens Turns 10! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Main Street Athens TN and the incredible progress, partnerships, and people who have helped shape our downtown over the past decade!

When: Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 PM
Where: The Courtyard on Jackson (Behind Piehound)

This special evening is open to downtown business owners, downtown residents, downtown employees, Main Street Athens Board members, local elected officials, and community supporters who care about the future of downtown Athens.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: At this event the winners of the $300,000 Downtown Improvement Grant Program will be announced!!!

Help us celebrate the past, present, and future of downtown Athens. We look forward to seeing you on June 25!
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🇺🇸 A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE UPCOMING CITY OF ATHENS BUDDY LINER DRONE AND FIREWORKS SHOW! 🇺🇸
Regional Park on Decatur Pike is the place to be this July 4th!
From 4:30 to 9:30 there will be something for everyone.
We will have a FREE splashpad, a FREE Sounds of Summer Concert with Mendingwall, a FREE arcade in the conference center, food trucks, & much much more!
Only 17 days away!

#athens #athenstn #America250 #July4th #4thofJuly #DroneShow #fireworks #fireworksshow
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A full on Nerf battle coming to the E.G. Fisher Public Library!🎯 Nerf Time is coming to the library on July 1!

We have separate Nerf sessions planned for children and teens during our staff training day. Registration and a signed waiver are required. Visit our website for complete details, rules, and registration information.

Please note:
📚 The main library will be closed to the public on July 1, and regular library services will not be available.
📖 The Community Room will remain open for the Scholastic Book Fair beginning at 11:00 AM.
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