City of Elizabethton - Government

09/08/2026

⚠️ The Elizabethton Golf Course will be closed until Monday, Sept. 14. ⚠️

During this closure, Elizabethton Golf Club staff will aerate course grounds to relieve soil compaction. Fall aerification is routine maintenance that ensures the quality of the playing grounds.

⛳ The driving range will remain open.

09/04/2026

UPDATE: In addition to the changes to the residential garbage collection schedule, commercial collection will not run on Monday, Sept. 7, due to the landfill being closed.

Our offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Garbage collection for the week, Sept. 7 - Sept. 11, will be as follows:

~ Monday's schedule collected Tuesday, Sept. 8
~ Tuesday's schedule collected Wednesday, Sept. 9
~ Wednesday's schedule collected Thursday, Sept. 10
~ Thursday's AND Friday's schedule collected Friday, Sept. 11

**Commercial collection will not run on Monday, Sept. 7, due to the landfill being closed.

09/03/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Garbage collection for the week, Sept. 7 - Sept. 11, will be as follows:

~ Monday's schedule collected Tuesday, Sept. 8
~ Tuesday's schedule collected Wednesday, Sept. 9
~ Wednesday's schedule collected Thursday, Sept. 10
~ Thursday's AND Friday's schedule collected Friday, Sept. 11

**Commercial collection will not run on Monday, Sept. 7, due to the landfill being closed.

09/02/2026

School’s back, pools are closing, and summer’s ending soon, but your pup has a new place to play all year long! 🐾

Betsy's Bark Park, Elizabethton's first and only dog park, is now officially open on Franklin Club Drive, behind Sycamore Shoals Hospital. The fully fenced park includes play structures, waste stations, a shaded area, and a three-in-one water fountain for bottles, people, and pets.

Located beside the tennis courts at the Joe LaPorte Jr. Franklin Pool property, the space had already become a popular spot for pet owners to exercise their dogs before its transformation into a dedicated dog park.

City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation partnered with Carter County Tennessee to bring the park to life. Carter County contributed its $20,000 Boyd Foundation grant toward equipment, while the city invested an additional $10,000 and completed the necessary grounds work. The Lions Club of Elizabethton also made a generous donation to help purchase the water fountain.

Whether your pup needs a fence or just some friends, now they have a dedicated place to go and get to know.💚🐶

09/02/2026

Downtown repaving will 🎶 drive you crazy, if you let it 🎶 So don't!

Summers Taylor will be working on E. Elk Avenue in Downtown Elizabethton from ✨6 a.m. to 5 p.m.✨ for the remainder of the week, through Friday, Sept. 4. One lane will remain open, and businesses will remain accessible.

Don't let the work deter you from visiting or shopping downtown. Street parking is unavailable during active construction hours, but city parking lots around downtown are open and ready to be used! You can find parking along E Street, F Street, Armed Forces Drive, or by following the blue wayfinding signs.

Many downtown businesses also have back entrances or are accessible through breezeways.

09/01/2026

Join us in welcoming officer Jacob Graybeal to the Elizabethton Police Department.

Graybeal, of Carter County, is starting with the department as an entry level officer. He will complete four months of field training and a 12-week program through the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Throughout the hiring process, he participated in two interviews, underwent an extensive background review, and passed medical, physical, and psychological evaluations, as well as a drug screening.

08/28/2026

Downtown business owners and investors, the local façade grant is back!

The 2026-27 Façade Rehabilitation Grant cycle opens Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you may be eligible, join us for an informational session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at city hall to review program guidelines and the application process.

💰 Awards: Up to $7,500 per project

Projects focused on code compliance, safety, and preserving the history and character of downtown will be prioritized, as will projects submitted by property or business owners who have never received the grant.

📝 Applications: Open Sept. 1, due Oct. 13

Eligible properties must be located within the Main Street District and have a ground-floor service or retail business that is accessible from the street and open to the public. Applications must be complete, follow all program guidelines, and include the required documentation to be considered.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more and apply! This grant is 100% locally funded through the support of the Elizabethton City Council and its commitment to enhancing Downtown Elizabethton.

08/27/2026

🅿️ Park in the lots during paving! 🅿️

Elk Avenue is getting a fresh new look, with paving underway on the 400–600 blocks (courtesy of state grant funds). 🚧

While Elk Ave on-street parking is closed during construction, downtown businesses are OPEN! 🥳

Park in one of our 1️⃣3️⃣ downtown parking lots by following the blue wayfinding signs.💙➡️

Because parking in the lots + a little extra walking = a BIG way to support our small businesses during construction. 👏👏👏

08/27/2026

🚧Traffic Alert 🚧

A new project is starting in Downtown Elizabethton on Saturday night, Aug. 29, and is expected to be completed by Friday, Sept. 4, weather permitting. Crews are continuing roadway resurfacing through the downtown area, this time concentrated on the section of E. Elk Avenue between Elm Street and S. Riverside Drive.

While work is ongoing, temporary lane closures, detours, flagging operations, and other changes to normal traffic patterns are expected. One lane will remain open at all times, and lane closures will shift as the work zone moves along the roadway.

Businesses will remain open and accessible. On-street parking will be prohibited while construction activities are active and ongoing, but city parking lots will remain open. Nearby lots include the Elk Avenue Lot, F Street North and South lots, Armed Forces Drive Lot, and E Street South and North lots. Street parking along E Street will also be accessible.

In addition to E. Elk Avenue, the project includes the section of N. Sycamore Street between E. Elk Avenue and E. E Street and a small section of S. Riverside Drive at its intersection with E. Elk Avenue.

The project will be completed in two phases. The first phase includes milling, which will take place from 9 p.m. Saturday night to 6 a.m. Sunday morning and 6 p.m. Sunday night until milling is complete. Directly following the milling phase, resurfacing will begin Monday morning and is estimated to be completed by Friday, Sept. 4. Crews will be onsite and working each day from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Parking markers, crosswalk stripes, and stop bars will be installed within two weeks after repaving operations end for the entire section of E. Elk Avenue from Elm Street to Highway 19E. Temporary dashed pavement markings will be placed immediately following repaving.

Please use caution as workers will be present and take alternative routes when possible. The city appreciates your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance roadway safety, improve travel conditions, and support ongoing recovery efforts related to damage from Tropical Storm Helene.

Contact GIS and engineering programs manager Matthew Balogh at 423-547-6238 with questions or concerns.

08/26/2026

Job Alert: The City of Elizabethton is accepting applications to participate in the testing process for Entry Level Police Officers.

The Position: The Police Department provides essential service and protection to the residents, businesses, and visitors within our community. As an Entry Level Police Officer, we will give you the proper foundation for a rewarding career in law enforcement. This will include attaining POST Certification (paid for by the City) and completing our internal Field Training Officer Program.

Responsibilities:
• Respond to calls for service to the community and investigate complaints
• Work traffic enforcement, issue citations, set court dates and testify in court
• Investigate traffic accidents and conduct preliminary investigations into misdemeanor and felony crimes
• Conduct patrols in residential and commercial areas
• Interrogate/Interview suspects, witnesses and drivers. Collect and preserve evidence and arrest suspects
• Prepare a variety of reports and records including incident and accident reports, reports of investigations, field interview reports, property seizure reports, etc.
• Drive police vehicles, maintaining proficiency on issued weapons and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:
• Excellent communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws
• Knowledge of Law Enforcement techniques and policies

Requirements: Must be a U. S. Citizen, High School Diploma or GED, and 21 years of age. Application process includes a written test, physical agility test, structured interview, and an extensive background review.

Annual Pay: $48,558.51

We also offer holiday pay, a take home vehicle, uniforms, police equipment, extensive training, and set shift schedules (nights or days depending on assignment).

Check the comments for a link to learn more and apply. Applications accepted until filled.

The City of Elizabethton is an equal-opportunity employer.