Community Development

The Community Development Department consists of four divisions: Administration, Cemeteries, Code Enforcement, and Building.

The Administration Division:

The Cemeteries Division:

Maintains three city-owned cemeteries consisting of Cedar Grove, Hammonds, and Sullins
Sells lots
Oversees the maintenance of the cemeteries including lawn care performed by an outside contractor.

The Codes Enforcement Divison:

Enforces city codes relating to property maintenance such as overgrown and dirty lots, dilapidated and unfit structures and areas, junkyards, abandoned vehicles, and excessive number of vehicles
Enforces city codes relating to buildings such as construction codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, and mechanical codes including plan reviews and inspections

The Building Division:

Enforces city codes relating to buildings such as construction codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, and mechanical codes including plan reviews and inspections.

City Hall

815 N. Jackson Street

Athens, TN 37303

comdev@athenstn.gov