Finance

The Finance Department is committed to providing transparent, accurate, and efficient financial services that support city’s operations and promote fiscal responsibility, accountability, and public trust. The Finance Department serves as the backbone of the city’s financial operations, ensuring sound management of public resources. The departments core responsibilities include:

  • Billing and collecting all city revenues including city property taxes, commercial sanitation charges, and hotel/motel taxes
  • Paying all invoices
  • Processing payroll
  • Investing city funds
  • Issuing business licenses
  • Processing reimbursement requests
  • Preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
  • Assisting the City Manager with developing the annual budget
  • Overseeing the purchasing and risk management functions

City Hall

815 N. Jackson Street

Athens, TN 37303

423.744.2711