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Rogersville TN City Office Closings

Rogersville Tn offices will be closed on January 20th, 2025 for Martin Luther King Day. The garbage pickup for Monday Jan. 20th,2025 will be picked up on Tuesday 21st, 2025. Please have the garbage out by 7:00 a.m.

Rogersville Leaf Pickup

Rogersville Street Dept will start the Leaf pickup on Monday Nov. 4th, 2024 and run all the way through Friday Feb.28th, 2025.

The Shepherd Center

The Shepherd Center is downtown Rogersville is in desperate need of plastic grocery bags. Please donate as many as you to assist the staff of Of One Accord Ministry and the Shepherd Center.

Tuesday, January 21

Hawkins County Budget Committee meeting is at 3:00 pm in the Meeting Room at the Administration Building. The meeting is held on Tuesday this month due to Martin Luther King Day on Monday.

Saturday, January 25

Hawkins County Airport Committee meeting at 11am in the Administration Meeting Room

Monday, January 27

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Friday, January 31

BBQ Dinner hosted by the Carer's Valley Volunteer Fire Department at Station #1, located at 5740 Carters Valley Road. Come out for this fantastic opportunity to support the Fighting 2300's. All proceeds go towards supporting the department's mission of protecting lives and property during emergencies in our community. Just $10 per plate!

Monday, February 24

Hawkins County Health Council Meeting from 12pm - 1:30pm. Hybrid Meeting; In-Person at Surgoinsville First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 621 Old Stage Rd., Surgoinsville. Virtual; Microsoft Teams Contact Tyler Wright for links 423-979-4635
Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, March 24

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, April 28

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, May 19

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, June 23

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, July 28

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, August 25

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, September 22

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, October 27

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, November 24

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Monday, December 14

Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse

Heritage Beekeepers

We invite you to join us every second Thursday of the month at the Shepherd's Center in downtown Rogersville (101 Brownlow St.). Doors open at 6pm with the meeting starting at 6:30pm This FREE meeting offers informative lectures and workshops on native pollinator, honey bees and beekeeping. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. heritagebeekeeperstn@gmail.com

Mooresburg’s Friends & Family Thrift Store

313 Old Hwy 11-W {Monday-Saturday: 11 AM-4 PM} Announcing return of our “Bag Sale” on all clothing and associated clothing apparel.** Through Sept or while supplies last ** Stop in to learn what Daily Unadvertised Specials are offered.NOTE: Sales help to support the Meals-In-The-Hill program.Your donations and purchases help to fight hunger in our community

Rotary Club

Our meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Post 21 located at 1924 East Main Street.The first meeting of each month is an evening meeting from 6-7pm in the upstairs area of the American Legion and the second meeting of each month is a lunch meeting from 12-1pm in the upstairs area of the American Legion.We will have food available if anyone wants to attend either of the meetings and we will need to know prior to the meeting if you want to order food. We have food catered and it's ordered for those who attend.Further interests in our club, fundraisers, meetings, becoming a member or a guest speaker can reach us on our Facebook page or at rogersvillerotaryclub.orgClub President Misti Race (423) 230-2652Club President-Elect Chuck Smith (423) 272-2159

Appalachian Homesteaders Association

The Appalachian Homesteaders Association, a Rogersville based 501c3 non-profit organization, has been dedicated to its mission of providing information, training and demonstrations to help its members grow and improve their farms, gardens and homesteads. We offer the tools, knowledge, and community to help you thrive. Come mingle and learn from everyone’s experiences. It’s all free! Meetings are normally held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Holston Electric Coop at 1200 Main Street, Rogersville. Follow us us on Facebook: Appalachian Homesteaders Association,

United Citizens of Hawkins County

Our organization focuses on preserving the Constitution and our God-given rights, encouraging civic education to the public on our God-given rights, and serving the community in Hawkins County. We meet the second Tuesday each month at 6:00pm. We currently host our meetings at: Hawkins County Cattlemen’s Association, 110 Stewart Drive Rogersville, TN 37857UCHC Mission Statement: Our organization advocates for individual liberty, limited government, and empowering citizens to actively participate in preserving a Constitutional, free, and prosperous society.
The American Legion now has a new address. No More P.O. Box...It is as follows: American Legion Post 21 1924 E. Main Street, Rogersville, TN 37857

Veteran Food Distribution

The VFW Food Pantry will be doing their Veteran Food Distribution on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. They will be distributing the food at the VFW in Rogersville at 12 noon. Veterans are to bring ID.

Joseph Rogers VFW Post # 9543

Joseph Rogers VFW Post # 9543 meets the Third Tuesday of each month. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. For more information call 423-272-7423,

Happy Hearts Quilt Guild

Happy Hearts Quilt Guild meets on the first Friday of every month, our next meeting is June 2nd, 2023, 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

Array of Hope Ministries

Array of Hope Ramos Ministries is a nonprofit 501C3 Missions Organization, offers disaster relief items to individuals in need. We have a thrift store that helps to fund our Senior's Hope, a mission to homebound shut-in Seniors, and a free clothing program for the homeless and low income in Hawkins and surrounding counties. We also have free give/take food distribution daily. We are located at 320 S Armstrong Rd in Rogersville. Donations are always welcomed! We are open Monday through Friday 10 to 5 To contact us you may call 423-293-1050

MEALS ON WHEELS NORTHEAST TENNESSEE

Volunteers Needed! Provide more than just a meal to the elders in your community by volunteering your time to deliver at home meals. Call 423-431-8811 for more information. We can work with your schedule! On-call substitutes are also needed.

American Legion Post 21

Monthly Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 6:15pm. A meal is served which is $8.00. First time guests eat free. At 7pm business meeting starts. 2nd Tuesday of each month the Post 2 Riders will meet at 6pm. If interested in the Riders Program you Must Be a Legion Member before you can join. If interested, contact Rick Woods the Riders Director Sons of American Legion Program getting ready to be chartered and if you're interested, contact Scott, the Cmdr. American Legion Post 21 423-500-4917; Veteran Service Officer 423-272-5077; Rogersville VA Clinic 423-235-1471 National Vets Homeless Hotline 1-877-424-3838; Veterans Crisis Line 988

REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS IN HAWKINS COUNTY

Heritage Bee Club

Will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month in the Shepard Center annex behind the Marketplace at 101 Brownlow in Rogersville, . Doors open at 6pm and the meeting starts at 6:30 Come and join us to share and learn more about beekeeping.

Community Clothes Closet

Community Clothes Closet located at 118 Hwy. 11W Suite F (in the Food Lion shopping complex) has served the region for more than 25 years. We are a non profit organization with all the proceeds staying in the community. We have a variety of different things. Our store hours are Tues-Fri 10-4:30 and Saturday 10-3:30. Our store operates on donations. Our store also helps families in the community in need.

4th Monday Knife Trade

Buy, sell, trade, tall tales and good times! That's right, every 4th Monday of the month is knife trade night! Vendors - No charge to set up! Donations welcomed, proceeds go to the upkeep of the Ag Pavilion. Location of knife trade is: Ag Pavilion, 280 Bryan Rd., Rutledge TN 5:30-7:30 NO ADMISSION CHARGE! No guns allowed. For info call Anthony 865-765-4365

American Legion Post 21 Monthly Meetings

The monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month. Meal is served at 6:15 pm at a cost of $5.00 per meal, the meetings start at 7:00 pm.

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

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.

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.

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.

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:

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 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

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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.

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

Allen Paving Company2317 Sartin Springs Rd.White Pine, TN 37814(423) 312-6851
Broome Funeral Home513 E. Main St.Rogersville, TN 37857423-272-8250website
Christian Sells Funeral Home1520 E Main StRogersville, TN(423) 272-0555 website
Thread Bank210 E. Main St.Rogersville, TN 37857423-272-2200website
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
Farm Bureau Insurance3825 TN 66 Rogersville, TN 37857423-272-2126 website
Farm Bureau Insurance415 Main St. E.Mount Carmel, TN 37645423-357-8515website
First Community BankRogersville, TNChurch Hill, TN(423) 272-5800 website
Flowers By Wanda315 Armstrong RdRogersville, TN(423) 272-3735
Gary Hicks, State Rep. 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.Suite 642 Cordell Hull Bldg.Nashville, TN 37243Phone (615) 741-7480 website
Hartness Insurance Life, Burial, Medicare PlansMajor Medical Health Plans105 Stapleton Rd, #2Rogersville, TN(423) 921-0003
Hawkins County Gas Utility202 Park BlvdRogersville, TN(423) 272-8841 website
Hawkins Farmers Co-Op240 Burem PikeRogersville, TN(423) 272-2611
Holston Electric Cooperative1200 W Main StRogersville, TN(423) 272-8821 website
Holston Connect 1200 W. Main St.Rogersville, TN 423-272-8821website
Martins Greenhouse301 Dodge Dr.Rogersville, tN 37857
Mounts Mechanical Electrical Contractors201 Dodge DriveRogersville, TN 37857423-272-3230
PC Virus TechRogersville, TN(423) 293-0433callen@pcvirustech.info website
Rogersville-Hawkins Co Chamber of Commerce110 E. Kyle St.Rogersville, TNwebsite
Rural Health Services2927 Hwy 66 SRogersville, TN(423) 272-9163
Town of Rogersville106 E. Kyle St.Rogersville, TN 37857423-272-7497website
Willow Oak Ranch Inc215 W Broadway StRogersville, TN(423) 272-0225 website
U-Save Pharmacy4017 TN-66, #7Rogersville TN(423) 272-6408 website