Meigs County, TN - Government

Meigs County, TN - Government Meigs County, TN, known as "The Shoreline County" was established in the year 1836. Named after Jonathan Meigs a Colonel in the American Revolutionary War.

May 26, 2026.If you are in favor of packaged liquor sales in Meigs County please consider signing one of the petitions. ...
05/26/2026

May 26, 2026.

If you are in favor of packaged liquor sales in Meigs County please consider signing one of the petitions. If enough signatures are obtained a referendum will be added to the November 3rd Ballot.

Petitions are currently available to the public at the following locations.

Hiwassee Marine Bait and Tackle
Decatur Barber Shop
Courthouse (County Clerk’s Office)
Butterbean and Pilkey’s Pleasure Isle
Pilkey’s Lakeside Market

05/01/2026

May 1, 2026.

Due to the Tuesday May 5th Primary Election the following Meigs County Offices will be closed.

Courthouse
Planning and Zoning
Veterans Services
Senior Center
Cherokee Park
Sanitation (dump will be closed)
Library
U.T. Ag Ext Office

May 1, 2026.A Requisition and Purchase Order were issued this week for two new playgrounds. One for the Ten Mile Park an...
05/01/2026

May 1, 2026.

A Requisition and Purchase Order were issued this week for two new playgrounds. One for the Ten Mile Park and another for the Eastview Park. We anticipate the new playgrounds to be installed by the Fall of 2026.

04/23/2026

April 23, 2026.

Due to the rainy weather forecast the “2026 Annual Spring on the Square” event has been cancelled for this Saturday 25th.

The event has been rescheduled for Saturday May 2nd. Please share this information and spread the word.

04/17/2026

Kick off celebration of Meigs County’s 190th birthday. Mayor Eddie Jewell and Historical Society President, Paulette Jones holding picture of John Stewart, who hosted the first County Court meeting at his home on May 1836.

04/09/2026

The Donate Life Flag is flying high over the Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur in honor of Donate Life Month!

Our thanks to Meigs County, TN - Government Mayor Eddie Jewell and County Clerk Janie Myers for making it happen. Janie has always been an avid supporter of organ donation throughout her years as County Clerk.

We appreciate her and her staff for helping us spread awareness in Meigs County!

Leave a legacy today. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

04/01/2026

April 1, 2026.

All county offices will be closed on April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday.

This includes:

Courthouse
Health Dept
Library
UT Ag Ext Office
Planning and Zoning
Veterans Services
Sanitation (the dump will be closed)
Senior Center
Cherokee Park

03/19/2026

March 19, 2026.

Governor Bill Lee’s visit to the Meigs County Courthouse on March 25, 2026 has been pushed back. He will now arrive at 12 noon and depart at 1 pm.

Please share this information with everyone.

03/16/2026

March 16, 2026.

THE GOVERNOR IS COMING TO TOWN….

Governor Bill Lee is making a “Farewell Tour” to all 95 counties as his term nears an end. He will arrive at the Meigs County Courthouse around 10 am on Wednesday March 25, 2026. If you would like to say hello or maybe get your picture made with the governor then please come join us.

He is only expected to visit for one hour so don’t be late….

February 26, 2026.Employment Opportunities for young adults. Please LIKE and SHARE.
02/26/2026

February 26, 2026.

Employment Opportunities for young adults. Please LIKE and SHARE.

Address

17214 TN/304
Decatur, TN
37322

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14233345850

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