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Rogersville Cruise-In
Cruise In On the SquareDowntown Rogersville, TennesseeJune 21, 2025: 5:00 – 8:00 (JEEP SHOW)July 11, 2025: 6:00 – 9:00August 8, 2025: 6:00 – 9:00September 12, 2025: 6:00 – 9:00September 27, 2025: 5:00 – 8:00 (MOTORCYLE SHOW)October 10, 2025: 6:00 – 9:00 in conjunction with “Heritage Days” JOIN US IS BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC ROGERSVILLE FOR CRUISE IN ON THE SQUARE ON MAIN STREET. SETUP IS AT 3:00PM with the exception of October 10 Heritage Days setup is 12:00 noon/ STREETS CLOSE AT 4:00 FROM BROWLOWE TO HASSON STREET. SHOW OFF YOUR PRE-1989 RIDE, VISIT THE LOCAL SHOPS, HAVE DINNER AT ONE OF OUR FINE RESTAURANT OR SIMPLY GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDSLIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND OR EXHIBIT PRE-1989 RESTORED VECHILES. DASH PLAQUES TO THE FIRST 50 CARS. CHECK OUT OUR MAIN STREET BOOTH FOR CRUISE IN T-SHIRTS, TAGS AND VOTE FOR PEOPLE CHOICE TROPHY.PLEASE NO PETS, BICYCLES OR SKATEBOARDS. For more information, call 423-272-2186
The Shepherd Center
The Shepherd Center will be extending their Food Pantry hours to include Saturdays with the hours 10am to 1pm. If you have any questions call 423-921-8044.
Mooresburg's Friends & Family Thrift Store
Mooresburg’s Friends & Family Thrift Store313 Old Hwy 11-W {Monday-Saturday: 11 AM-4 PM}All Thrift Store sales help to support our Meals-in-the-Wheels program.Every day we ae adding new items. More fabrics are on display.Plus, a nice coffee table and a 2nd table that was previously a child’s craft table.Many Books, CD’s, DVD’s, Games, and Puzzles are for sale.Don’t miss out on our “Daily” Unadvertised Specials.We are proud of our newly organized Thrift Store.Please drop by, look around, and say hello to our valuable workers.Patricia Pluta {423-754-3366}
Hope Helps TN
Hope Helps TN. is a non-profit organization helping people with food, clothing, and household items. We are open on Thursdays by appointment to help with the community’s needs. We are located behind Walgreens in the shopping center. 4540 West Stone Drive; Kingsport, TN. Mark your calendars. We will be offering our yard sales on the first Saturday of each month. 9am to 12pm (March-November) Grab your coat and a friend! The hunt will begin, and you will have a lot of fun finding things you didn't know you needed. Most items will be featured inside the building! Plenty of everything. Clothing, household goods, toys, tools. Many items are new. Come and find the deals! All proceeds go to help your neighbors in need! We appreciate your support. We also take donations of items to share with our clients on Thursdays 10:30-3:30.
Amis Mill Trading Post
Amis Mill Trading Post every Saturday April through October 25th. On the hill behind the Eatery. 127 W. Bear Hollow Rd. Rogersville TN.,
Monday, June 23
Of One Accord Ministry (Shepherd Center) - Give Away Monday June 23rd; 10am - 3pm Place: Market Place Building, Across from Shepherd Center, 110 Brownlow, Rogersville Tn. 423-921-8044 Items include clothing, toys, shoes, weedeater, blowers, games and much more. This give-away is to benefit households only. Please no businesses. I lareg item and 3 bages per household. Children can have one bag. All Items are “As Is” - These are new-used items – We cannot take responsibility for Items that do not work or cease to work or do not hold up to normal use!
Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse
Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 25
Free Haircuts June 24th and 25th 8 am to 3:30 pm. Call 423-921-8044 to make an appointment. Sponsored by Stewarts Chapel Church Mission Team Location: Marketplace, 110 Brownlow St. Across from Shepherd Center,
Tuesday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26
Join us for a fun filled Sports Camp! Hosted at First Baptist Of Rogersville 119 Washington St. Rogersville, Tn. Sports, Lunch, and Adventure Await You! Exciting Activities For kids in Grades 1-6. Tuesday, June 24 Thru Thursday, June 26 9am - 12 noon Enjoy Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Crafts, Lunch, and Bible Study! Don't miss out!
Tuesday, June 24
Short Term Rental Workshop from 5:30-8:30pm at Red Dog on Main, 120 E Main St. Free to attend. Registration Required 423-272-2186
Thursday, June 26
HAWKINS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEETING AT 4 PM in the CHARLES A. FULLER BOARD ROOM/TRAINING CENTER
Friday, June 27
Hawkins County Chamber Annual Dinner/Dance 6:30pm-10pm
Saturday, June 28
The St. Clair Reunion-The reunion will be held Saturday, June 28th . It is for the students who went to the old St. Clair School. It will be at the St. Clair Park. We will eat around 12 noon. Just bring a covered dish. Everyone is welcome
Wednesday, July 2
HAWKINS COUNTY ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING at 3:00 P.M. in the Administration Building
Tuesday, July 8
Rogersville City Board of Education will meet in Regular Session at 5pm in the Cafeteria at the City School. Anyone needing special accommodations in order to attend this meeting should contact Dr. Karen Davis-Beggs, ADA Coordinator at 423-272-7651
Saturday, July 19
Clinch Valley VFD Craft Fair 10am-3pm Set up time is 9am. Located at the Clinch Valley Fire Dept. We are looking for crafters and artisans to come out and sign up for our first ever craft fair! We will be under cover so no tents needed! We have some tables available as well. $10 vendor fee. To register please contact Susan at 907-713-7545 Clinch Valley VFD will be selling food during the event!
Thursday, July 24
Veteran to Veteran Cafe, Caris Healthcare wants to Honor ALL who served and continue to serve! Come join us for complimentary refreshments and coffee at Array of Hope Ramos Ministries, Inc., 315 Armstrong Rd., Rogersville from 8:30am-10:30am
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
Saturday September 13
TRW Employees Annual Summer Picnic Mark your Calendars- Saturday September 13th at the Rogersville City Park Pavillion Open to all past TRW employees and their families. A great opportunity to catch-up with old friends. Featuring the renowned Chef Todd Williams and his world famous smoked pulled pork! You can Contact Scott Little or Whitney Morgan (Beach) if you have any questions, Otherwise we shall see you there! Thank you, Scott (423) 293-9247
Monday, September 22
Hawkins County Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Co. Comm. Meeting Room #214 - Hawkins Co. Courthouse
Thursday, October 23
Veteran to Veteran Cafe, Caris Healthcare wants to Honor ALL who served and continue to serve! Come join us for complimentary refreshments and coffee at Array of Hope Ramos Ministries, Inc., 315 Armstrong Rd., Rogersville from 8:30am-10:30am
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
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 Shepherd 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. April meeting will discuss swarm capture.
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:
- Hawkins County School - 272-7629, ext. 2400
- Rogersville City School - (423) 272-7651
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.
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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