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Veterans Day Holiday Closure & Garbage Collection Schedule
The City of Athens Public Works Department would like to remind residents of upcoming closures and changes to garbage collection schedules in observance of Veterans Day.
In recognition of the holiday, the Athens Municipal Building, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Recycle Center, and Animal Shelter will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. All facilities will reopen on Thursday, November 12, during regular business hours.
Residential Garbage Collection Schedule:
- Monday, November 9: Regular schedule
- Tuesday, November 10: Regular schedule
- Wednesday, November 11: Collected Thursday, November 12
- Thursday, November 12: Collected Friday, November 13
- Friday, November 13: Regular schedule
Residents are reminded to place garbage totes at the road the night before their scheduled pickup. Commercial and industrial garbage collection will operate on a limited basis.
All emergency services will continue operating 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, please contact McMinn County 911 Communications.
For additional information, contact the Athens Public Works Department at 423-744-2745 or visit www.cityofathenstn.com/publicworks/
The City of Athens wishes everyone a safe and meaningful Veterans Day as we honor those who have served our nation.
🎄Get into the holiday spirit with the Fourth Annual Messiah Sing-a-long! 🎄
The McMinn 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 III, this special performance will include selections from Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by orchestral musicians and members of the Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus of Tennessee.
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!
