City of Dayton TN - Government

06/17/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

City of Dayton offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

✅ Garbage collection scheduled for Friday will be picked up on Monday.

City offices will reopen and resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22.

Thank you, and please plan accordingly.

06/16/2026

Your voice matters!

The City of Dayton Parks & Recreation Master Plan survey is still open, and we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help guide future improvements to our parks, trails, recreational facilities, and community spaces. 🏀🎾🚶‍♂️

If you haven't completed the survey yet, look for one of our QR code signs located throughout Dayton's parks. Simply scan the code with your phone and share your thoughts.

Thank you for helping shape the future of parks and recreation in Dayton! 🌿

06/14/2026

Today, ground was officially broken for the future Veterans Park in Dayton. This special project will serve as a lasting tribute to the men and women who have served our nation.

A special thank you to the FORCE group for their vision, dedication, and hard work in bringing this project to life. 👏

We also want to recognize the City of Dayton employees whose efforts helped make today's event possible.

Most importantly, thank you to our veterans and first responders. This park is for you.

City of Dayton Fire-Rescue

06/11/2026

Last week, Street Department crews completed paving improvements on Laurel Drive, providing a smoother and safer roadway for residents and visitors alike.

Projects like this are part of the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving our infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life in our community.

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our Public Works team, whose efforts help keep Dayton moving forward every day.

Thank you for your patience during the paving process and for supporting these important community improvements! 🚧🛣️

06/11/2026

The agenda for the upcoming special called Dayton City Council meeting on June 17, 2026 is now available. See below for details.

06/09/2026

🌼 National Garden Week Proclaimed in Rhea County and the City of Dayton 🌼

Mayor Hurley Marsh and County Executive Jim Vincent recently joined in recognizing the importance of gardening by signing a proclamation designating June 7–13 as National Garden Week.

The proclamation highlights the many benefits of gardening, including beautifying our communities, promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting pollinators and wildlife, encouraging environmental stewardship, and preserving the spirit of hard work and innovation that has long been a part of our nation's heritage.

Thank you to Mayor Marsh, County Executive Vincent, and our local garden club members for helping promote the value of gardening and conservation throughout Rhea County.

🌻🌷🌿 Happy National Garden Week! 🌿🌷🌻

06/09/2026

The agenda for the upcoming Dayton City Council Workshop on June 10, 2026 is now available. See below for details.

06/08/2026

🇺🇸 We invite you to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rhea County Veterans Park this Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m.
The park will be located on the triangular parcel between Swinging Bridge Park and the pickleball courts at the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Washington Avenue. This project will create a lasting space dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our county's veterans and first responders.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone for our community and take the first step toward creating a meaningful tribute to those who have served.

06/03/2026

🇺🇸 We invite you to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rhea County Veterans Park on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m.

The park will be located on the triangular parcel between Swinging Bridge Park and the pickleball courts at the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Washington Avenue. This project will create a lasting space dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our county's veterans and first responders.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone for our community and take the first step toward creating a meaningful tribute to those who have served.

See the comments for an aerial view of the park's location.

06/02/2026