Grainger County 911 is not only responsible for all Emergency & Non-Emergency calls they also issue and maintain all addresses for the county structures including cities, for Address and Road Regulations, see the Additional Information below. Grainger County E-911
PO BOX 560
RUTLEDGE TN 37861
**NOTE** We do not conduct business through our page. If you have an emergency dial 911 or dial
our non-emergency number at 865-828-3337. Grainger County 9-1-1 was created by referendum in March 2000 and is responsible for issuing and maintaining addresses for all the county structures including cities. While all the County was re-addressed immediately after the 9-1-1 was created, Grainger County Mapping Department is still required to change addresses and/or road names to meet 911 standards as addressing inconsistencies are discovered and to accommodate new construction. Address changes, though inconvenient, ensure prompt and accurate Emergency Response. ADDRESSING POLICY
As of Spring 2021 The Grainger County 911 mapping department will need to have proof of a structure being built or placed on the property before an address can be issued. Some examples: Septic Permit, Sewer tap fee receipt. (NOTE: If you have a large piece of land with several options for a house to go then we must have the septic approval letter from TDEC (Tennessee, Department of Environmental & Conservation) before assigning the address)
A structure that will be a residence of any kind must have a Septic or connected to city sewer if available, it is illegal to not obtain one, this goes for temporary or permanent lived-in campers as well. To get a septic permit you can reach the Knoxville office at 865-594-6035 or apply on-line at Septic Service Request (tn.gov)
***We DO NOT address property/land, we only address structure.***
If you plan on building in the city of Rutledge (865-828-4513), Blaine (865-933-1240), or Bean Station (865-993-3177) you will have to go in front of the City Planning Commission. 911 mapping department will need a copy of the approval form before issuing an address. Grainger County is a part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and must follow the FEMA/TENA Regulations. If you plan on building or placing anything in or near a flood zone you must get a floodplain permit, issued by the mapping department. WHEN TO GET A 911 ADDRESS
• After you get your Septic Permit or final septic approval letter.
• After you get the city planning approval letter (if you are building in the city limits)
• Building or breaking ground within a year’s time (within the span of a year).
• When you need electric hooked up to your barn or well. – With proof that this is what you are needing it for. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET A 911 ADDRESS AND HOW TO GET IT
We will need some sort of proof that you are building or placing a structure on the property as listed above. You will need to know the name of the road and a nearby address, or your parcel data (control map & parcel number), if you have the parcel data, then that is all we will need if it’s been updated with the online data base known as Tennessee Property Viewer or Real Estate Assessment Data. We need to know exactly where the driveway will be and where you plan on building or placing the structure. A brief description of the structure, example: Single, Double Wide, or Modular home, one level, two story, with or without basement, type of roof, siding, and color. You can come by the office in person to establish a 911 address, we are located at 270 Justice Center Dr. Suite 103 Rutledge TN 37861. Or call us by phone 865-828-3311 and/or just email,
[email protected] and provide all information that is needed along with your name and a good phone number to reach you at. NOTE: Please allow ten (10) business days. Check out the Link below to access the Real Estate Assessment Data. https://www.assessment.cot.tn.gov/RE_Assessment/SelectCounty.aspx?map=true&SelectCounty=029
NEW ROAD REGULATIONS
• New Road names must be submitted to the 911 Mapping department, please allow ten (10) business days for approval. – Contact 865-828-3311 or email [email protected] to get a Road Name Petition or go to the office in person.
• Road name Petitions should include the signatures of every property owner who accesses the roadway to be named. 51% of the owners are required to be in an agreement before we can move forward with naming a common driveway or Right of Way.
• If you have 3 or more business or residential structure using the same driveway, that driveway will need to be named and become a private drive/road.
• A road name has a base name and a road type, therefore all private roads will end in Way or Loop, depending on if the private road loops around. NOTE: A private drive (also known as private road or private street) is a type of road for local access to a small group of structures and is owned and maintained by an individual or group. The local Government will not maintain or repair it.
• Be as creative as possible when thinking of a road name.
• Avoid common names such as tree names, (Oak, Maple, Pine, etc.). Names with Lake or River are common and therefore poor choices.
• Family names such as Jones or Smith are general not a good idea. Property often changes owners and new owners will be inclined to try to rename the road.
• Submit several choices. PROHIBITED USAGE FOR ROAD NAMES
• North, South, East, West or any other directional cannot be used for a road name.
• Reference to a number such as First, Sixth, Nineth, etc.
• Abbreviations of words or names.
• A single alphabetical character cannot be used.
• Duplicate street names or a name that is close to an existing street name is prohibited.
• Phonetic duplicates. General addressing Information.
• Buildings on the right side of the street receives even numbers.
• Buildings on the left side of the street receives odd numbers.
• Typically, a street address is assigned every 5.28 feet.
• Google Maps sometimes uses a different road range, so therefor, they are not always accurate but can be fixed. (Anyone can edit Google Maps)
Frequently ask Questions and Answers
Q - I’m selling my property/land can I get an address for it? A - No, we only address structure, you can sell your property/land by using the Parcel data, real estate agents do it all the time. Q - How much does it cost get a new address? A - We don’t charge for a 911 address. (This, along with anything can change in the future)
Q - Why did I receive a Grainger County E-911 Change of Address Notification, informing me that my address has changed? A - Addresses may change for several reasons. Possibilities include, when the same side of the street contains a mixture of odd & even address numbers, a series of addresses that increase then decrease, more than one resident and/or business use the same address, or if the address was assigned to the wrong street to begin with, there is a risk of emergency responders having difficulty locating the correct location. or that there is not enough space for new construction being permitted. To prevent these problems, E-911 must make address changes. Q - What should I do if I received a change of address notice from E-911 Addressing? A- Use your new address when calling 911 and when communicating with dispatchers in the case of an emergency. Within the first sixty (60) Days of the address change you should notify the people you correspond and do business with of your address change. Your Utilities, Tax Assessors office and servicing Post Office has been informed of the change; However, Local Post Office requires you to go to your local Post Office and fill out a change of address form or online if instructed by your local USPS. Even though we have informed your Utility Company of this change, you might want to call them to make sure they got the email. Please note that a change of address does not affect ownership or the legal deed description of your property. The change of Address letter you receive also serves as a change of address confirmation. This letter serves as proof of address change for Mortgage, Insurance and Utility Companies. Q - Why have I received a Named Drive Notification? A – There are three primary reasons for receiving a named drive notification. It may have come to the attention of E-911 Mapping Department that a common driveway is servicing more than two structures, to eliminate a duplicate road name or range and improve emergency response. Q - What if my neighbors and I cannot agree on a road name? A - 51% percent of owners must be in an agreement on a road name before staff will move forward with the new private road addition. E-911 Mapping Department will assign a road name after the deadline has passed if no eligible name has been agreed upon and submitted by the property owners. Q - What if I think my address is wrong? A- It is especially important to have an address correct as soon as possible. Incorrect addresses can cause confusion, inconvenience, and life-threatening delays in an emergency response. To get an address corrected or to verify the accuracy of an address, call the Mapping department at 865-828-3311. Q – Where should address numbers be posted? A – Having an address clearly posted & visible from the street will help emergency personnel locate a residence quickly.
• Address numbers must be posted in a conspicuous place over or near the primary entrance or entrances.
• If the building or structure cannot be easily seen or there is a long driveway off the roadway, the address numbers should be posted at the beginning of the driveway and again marked on the building itself.
• The address numbers must be legible figures, not less than three inches high for residential use and not less than five inches high for commercial use.
