Community Focus
Community Announcements
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Rogersville City Office Announcements
Rogersville, TN. Offices will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday May 30th, 2022. The garbage pickup for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday May 31st, 2022. Please have the garbage out by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday May 31st.
Pre-School Registration
Pre-School registration for 2022-2023 at the Rogersville City School is now open. Application packets may be picked up betweem the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday thru Friday in the office at Rogersville City School
Kindergarten-City/County Resident Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year at the Rogersville City School is now open. Application packets may be picked up between 8am and 3pm Monday thru Friday in the office at Rogersville City School.
Contact School if you need more informaiton at 423-272-7651. Registration day is on Friday, April 22.
Uethda Head Start Program
UETHDA Head Start We are recruiting children ( ages 3 and 4) for our Head Start program for the 2022/2023 school year. For more information and to see if you qualify, contact UETHDA at (423) 246-6180 or visit us online at UETHDA.org.,
Special Education Services Provided by Schools
Local school systems provide services for special needs children and young adults, ages 3 years to 21 years, who reside within the system's discrict. If you have or know children who are not currently being serviced, please contact: Hawkins County Schools, 272-7629, ext. 2400 or Rogersville City School, 272-7651
Gray Fossil Site looking for voluneers
The Gray Fossil Site and Museum located at 1212 Suncrest Drive in Gray TN is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing operations.... more
Monday, May 30
American Legion Post 21 Annual Memorial Day Service
The service begins at 11:00 am in front of the Hawkins County Courthouse in downtown Rogersville.
Thursday, June 2
Hawkins County Education Committee Meeting at 5:15pm in the Charles E. Fuller Training Room 1722 East Main St.
Rogersville Bus Shop
Friday, June 3
Hawkins County Budget Committee - Motions for Caluculaitons of 2nd Draft of Budget at 9:00am in Administration Building Meeting Room
Thursday, June 9
Hawkins County Farm Tour being held at Halleluyah Hills Ranch, 365 Ball Rd., Rogersville
Registration: 4:30-5:00; Farm Tour: 5:00-6:30; Food/Door Prizes: 6:30-7:30
Registration includes information packet, tour, and full meal...participants must pre-register by calling 423-272-0217 ext. 3 No later than Monday, May 23rd
Wednesday, June 29
Alzheimer's Tennessee will be hosting a "drive through" event to distribute the Silver Alert Kit which helps care-partners prepare in case a loved one wanders. The drive through event will take place from 10am until 3pm at Signature Lifestyles of Rogersville, 1341 East Main Street in Rogersville. You can also obtain a kit by going to www.alzTennessee.org/SilverAlert.org
The Northeast Regional Health Office Offers Pfizer, Moderna and J&J COVID-19 Vaccines for People Aged 5 and up
To schedule an appointment, parents or guardians can call their local health department from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Walk-in options are also available at all Northeast regional health departments. Here are the contact details of the local health departments:
- Carter County–(423) 543-2521
- Greene County - (423) 798-1749
- Hancock County - (423) 733-2228
- Hawkins-Rogersville - (423) 272-7641
- Hawkins-Church Hill - (423) 357-5341
- Johnson County - (423) 727-9731
- Unicoi County - (423) 743-9103
- Washington County - (423) 975-2200
For more information regarding vaccine recommendations for children and guidelines, visit the CDC’s website. COVID-19 vaccines are available throughout the region and state. To check for vaccination sites and hours, visit this page. The Tennessee Department of Health aims to protect, improve, and promote the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs here.
COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABILITY AT LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN NORTHEAST TENNESSEE The local health departments in the Northeast Region continue to offer home test kits to the community. Individuals can pick up a home test kit at any of the local health departments Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PCR tests are still available by appointment only at the local health departments. Please call your local health department for additional information if you require a PCR test.
Reasons to get tested: If you have COVID-19 symptoms At least 5 days after known or suspected close contact to COVID-19 For screening (schools, workplaces, congregate settings, etc.) Before and after travel When asked by a healthcare professional
For more COVID-19 testing information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
For more COVID-19 testing information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
Regularly Scheduled Events in Hawkins County
Happy Hearts Quilt Guild
Happy Hearts Quilt Guild meets on the first Friday of every month at the First United Methodist Church on 621 Old Stage Road in Surgoinsville, TN. Coffee & socializing begins at 9:30am and the meeting begins at 10:00am. Our group is for all, for those interested in making their first quilt to the most experienced quilter. If you are interested, please feel free to stop in and join us as this is an opportunity to meet with others who have a passion to quilt. For more information email HHQGTN@gmail.com,
Douglas Cherokee's Education Program
Douglas Cherokee’s Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) is now serving the citizens of Hawkins County. Are you an adult wanting to go to college or TCAT? Do you need help completing your FAFSA or help with FAFSA verification or scholarships? Or are you an adult wanting to get your GED/HiSET? Let EOC help you achieve your educational and career goals! Located downtown, the Rogersville EOC office is now open and ready to serve you. Call 921-2073 to schedule an appointment! ALL services are FREE!
Community Lending Libraries
The Hancock and Hawkins County Health Departments and the College of Public Health at ETSU are providing three community lending libraries located at each of the health departments. The “Little Libraries” will be located outside in Rogersville and Church Hill and inside at Sneedville. To donate new or gently used children’s books, contact one of the health departments.
For more information, call the Hancock County Health Department at (423) 733-2228, Church Hill Health Department at (423) 357-5341, or the Rogersville Health Department at (423) 272-7641. Health Departments are open Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Lighthouse Community Center
The center will be open each Wednesday from 11:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,located on 712 Caney Creek Rd in Rogersville. The Health Safety Standards of masks and social distancing will be in place.
Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
Singles Ministry 50 Years Old and Over
Come walk with us as we grow in Christ, support each other, share stories, and continue our journey with God. Every 4th Saturday of the Month, from 9:30a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Lighthouse Assembly of God, 2445 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville, TN 37743.
Happy Hearts Quilt Guild
Happy Hearts Quilt Guild meets on the first Friday of every month at the First United Methodist Church on 621 Old Stage Road in Surgoinsville, TN. Coffee & Socializing begins at 9:30am and the meeting begins at 10:00am. Our group is for all, for those interested in making their first quilt to the most experienced quilter. If you are interested, please feel free to stop in and join us as this is an opportunity to meet with others who have a passion to quilt
Earn Your High School Diploma for Free
The State of Tennessee will pay for your high school equivalency diploma test as long you complete pre-testing requirements with the program. Call (865) 657-1138 for more information or to schedule your pre-testing. We are located at the American Job Center in Morristown.
Hawkins County Cancer Support Group
The Hawkins County Cancer Support Group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month (except December) at 6:00 p.m. at Hope Community Church. For more information, call (423) 345-3049.
Hawkins County Special Olympics
The Hawkins County Special Olympics is presently accepting applications. For more information about getting an application, call Christy at (423) 327-9158.
The Appalachian Homesteaders Association
The Appalachian Homesteaders Association meets on the first Tuesday of every month at Holston Electric Auditorium in Rogersville at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the association is to share knowledge of sustainable agriculture, homestead systems, and small acreage farming with association members and the entire community.
There are many topics of interest, including, but not limited to, home water and power supply, raising poultry and small animals, sustainable farming, growing and using medicinal herbs, beekeeping, and permaculture. For more information, call (423) 272-2309 or email us.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
We are coming to Cherokee and Douglas Lake to serve the boaters in distress and assist in Recreational Boating Safety. We are an all-Volunteer Force Multiplier created in 1939 by the US Coast Guard to serve and help in local and regional water. We are actively recruiting for members in the East TN area. Contact us for a recruiter to contact you.
Hawkins County Cancer Support Group Monthly Meeting
The Hawkins County Cancer Support Group will meet on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Hope Community Church on Hwy 11W in Rogersville. Our mission is to educate and inform, as well as to financially assist families as needs arise. Travel is expensive, medicines are expensive, and life can be hard after a diagnosis of cancer. For more information call 423-345-3049.
Telamon Early Head Start
We are recruiting children for our Early Head Start center located in the Greene County side of Bulls Gap. Telamon Early Head Start is accepting applications for free child care for families with children six weeks to 3 years of age. Services include free childcare five days a week. For more information and to see if you qualify, contact Telamon at (423) 721-4004.
Pickin on the Porch
Pickin on the Porch of the Bulls Gap Railroad Museum is every Friday, from 7:00 p.m. to9:00 p.m. Live jam session with Bluegrass and Gospel, but no amps.
Free Adult Education Classes
Adult Education classes are offered Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and night classes are offered Monday and Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We have free classes and free testing. It is the best time to work on obtaining your High School Equivalency degree. We also have access to different programs for financial aid if students are interested in furthering their education after getting their diplomas. Call (423) 500-1020, leave a message, and we will get back to you.
Services for Special Needs Children and Young Adults
Local school systems provide services for special needs children and young adults, ages 3 to 21 years, who reside within the system's district. If you have or know children who are not currently being served, please contact:
- Hawkins County School - 272-7629, ext. 2400
- Rogersville City School - (423) 272-7651
Rogersville Kiwanis Club
The Rogersville Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at the Hale Springs Inn in Rogersville. For more information, call Pam Mayo at (423) 272-7354.
New Hawkins and Hancock County Adult Education Classes
Classes are being offered Monday through Friday starting at 8:00a.m. and at night on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact the lead instructor Jennifer Greene at (423) 300-3368 for more information.
Lighthouse Community Center
The Lighthouse Community Center is open every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 712 Caney Creek Rd across from the Striggersville Fire Department. They have plenty of items to choose from. We accept all donations. All proceeds benefit the needy in our community.
Mooresburg Friends and Neighbors Thrift Store
The Mooresburg Friends and Neighbors Thrift Store is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Mooresburg Community Center, a nonprofit organization that provides over 45 hot meals per day. For more information, call (423) 293-0073.
Rogersville Rotary Club
The club meets every Tuesday at 12:00p.m. at the Ballad Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.
Rogersville City School
Contact us for more information about the school. click here
Hawkins County Girl Scouts
To learn more about Hawkins County Girl Scouts, visit our webpage.
Rogersville Heritage Association
Contact us for updates about our organization. click here
Rogersville Main Street Program
Contact us to learn more about our program. click here
Rogersville 4th of July Celebration
Contact us for more information about the 4th of July Celebration. click here
Hawkins County Election Commission Meetings
The commission meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m.in the Election Office conference room on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse Annex to conduct any business that comes before the commission. Anyone who needs special accommodations in order to attend should contact Donna Sharp at (423) 272-8061 or email us. Requests should be made at least two days before the scheduled meeting.
Rogersville Alcoholic Anonymous Meetings
The Rogersville Alcoholic Anonymous meetings are held Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Rogersville First United Methodist Church on 110 Colonial Rd (use back entrance); Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Wellmont Hospital in the Conference Room; and Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Mooresburg Community Center on 319 McNeil Cr. Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Al-Anon Meetings
The Rogersville Al-Anon meetings are held Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Rogersville First United Methodist Church on 110 Colonial Rd (use the back entrance and go to the 2nd floor). Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Narcotic Anonymous Meetings
The Rogersville Narcotic Anonymous meetings are held Thursday at 7:00p.m. at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in the Conference Room. Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Community Based Outpatient Walk-In Flu Clinic for Veterans
The Rogersville Community Based Outpatient Walk-In Flu Clinic for Veteransis open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m., and is closed on federal holidays. 401 Scenic Dr # 201, Rogersville, TN 37857 phone (423) 235-1471 Regulations require that veterans be enrolled at Mountain Home or one of the community-based outpatient clinics, and veterans must meet the Center for Disease Control guidelines.
Rogersville Civitan Club
The Rogersville Civitan Club meets on the first and the third Tuesday of each month at the Brickoven Kitchen in Rogersville. The address is 1206 E Main St. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, call Judith at (423) 272-8135 or Rebecca at (423) 921-0567.
Hawkins Habitat for Humanity
Please help Hawkins Habitat for Humanity help others with your generous support in whatever way you can.Give us a call or email us if you have questions. Also, call or email and talk with us about volunteering or donating. If no one answers the phone, leave a message, and your call will be returned. (423) 272-1830
CEASE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
CEASE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault aids in developing and securing resources for victims of family violence and sexual assault and provides sanctuary to victims and their families. It is a nonprofit organization serving Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, and Union Counties in East Tennessee.
Our program has two emergency shelters in Hamblen and Claiborne Counties with a combined total of 26 beds. CEASE was founded in 1980 in response to the need for safe shelter for women and children who were displaced from their homes because of domestic violence. In 1999, it became a dual-issue program, also responding to the need for crisis services and advocacy for victims of sexual assault.
CEASE, Inc. provides services to persons without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), religion, handicap, or disability. CEASE prohibits harassment by employees based on race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (or expression), religion, and national origin. For more information, call (423) 581-7029. The 24-hour hotline is 1 (800) 303-2220.
Our Sponsors
Colonial Mini StorageRogersville, TN(423) 272-6269
Country Kitchen Restaurant3049 Lee HwySurgoinsville, TN(423) 345-0025
East Tennessee Pest Control217 E Main StRogersville, TN(423) 272-2521
Flowers By Wanda315 Armstrong RdRogersville, TN(423) 272-3735
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Hartness Insurance
Life, Burial, Medicare PlansMajor Medical Health Plans105 Stapleton Rd, #2Rogersville, TN(423) 921-0003
Hawkins Farmers Co-Op240 Burem PikeRogersville, TN(423) 272-2611