Town of Unicoi

Town of Unicoi Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest, the Town of Unicoi rests in the beautiful Buffalo Valley. You may love it so much ... you decide to stay!

The Town of Unicoi is a rural community located in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. It is believed that the town's name is derived from the Cherokee word "unika" which means white, foglike, or fog-draped. That's how the Native Americans described the mountains surrounding the beautiful Buffalo Valley and this can still be seen every morning looking from the visitor center up to the top of Buf

falo Mountain. The town is 16.3 square miles and is surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. The area is a destination for many hikers, campers, and those seeking adventure in the outdoors. The Town of Unicoi and surrounding areas provide many opportunities for hiking and "becoming one" with nature. The Pinnacle Trail, leading up to a renovated fire tower, is located just across the interstate from the visitor center. Many other area trails leading into the mountains and to beautiful waterfalls are just a short distance away. The area has maintained its natural beauty while supporting local businesses and being conveniently located right off of I-26. Swing by and see the beautiful landscape, visit local shops and restaurants, and experience the charm of a friendly town.

06/11/2026

The Town of Unicoi is hiring for a Police Officer. It is a full-time position with excellent benefits and an initial shift of 1pm-10pm Friday – Tuesday. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected]. Please call (423) 743-7163 with any questions. For the full job description, please visit: https://unicoitn.net/join-our-team

On Monday, June 8th, Officer Cecil Hobson, Jr was officially sworn in as the Town of Unicoi Police Chief by Mayor Kevin ...
06/08/2026

On Monday, June 8th, Officer Cecil Hobson, Jr was officially sworn in as the Town of Unicoi Police Chief by Mayor Kevin McInturff. Congratulations, Chief Hobson!

The agenda for the Town of Unicoi Board of Mayor and Alderman - June 15th Meeting can be found here: https://storage.goo...
06/05/2026

The agenda for the Town of Unicoi Board of Mayor and Alderman - June 15th Meeting can be found here:https://storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-12815118/documents/49bcc99cdb7147a1a8a2cf21eedb731c/June%2015th%202026%20-%20BMA%20Meeting%20.pdf

Learn more about the latest Unicoi events at the Town of Unicoi Parks & Rec page! Coming up this week at the Un...
06/03/2026

Learn more about the latest Unicoi events at the Town of Unicoi Parks & Rec page!

Coming up this week at the Unicoi Visitor Information Center: Cruise-In (Friday, June 5th, 5-7PM) and the Community Yard Sale (Saturday, June 6th, 8AM-2PM). Hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

TOWN OF UNICOI, TENNESSEE
OPEN MEETINGS NOTICE

TOWN OF UNICOI BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WILL MEET MONDAY, JUNE 15TH , 2026, 5:30 P.M., LOCATION: TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER, BUFFALO CONFERENCE ROOM, 106 UNICOI VILLAGE PLACE, UNICOI, TN, FOR A REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING

THERE WILL BE A SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE(S):

ORDINANCE #2026-349
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE #2026-349 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF UNICOI, BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN TO REPLACE THE TOWN OF UNICOI ZONING ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE #2026-350
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE #2026-350 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF UNICOI, TENNESSEE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

CITIZENS WILL BE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION/BOARD VERBALLY OR SUBMIT COMMENTS IN WRITING BEFORE THE MEETING

TOWN OF UNICOI PLANNING COMMISSION/BZA WILL MEET MONDAY, JULY 6TH , 2026, 5:30 P.M., LOCATION: TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER, BUFFALO CONFERENCE ROOM, 106 UNICOI VILLAGE PLACE, UNICOI, TN, FOR A REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING

CITIZENS WILL BE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION/BOARD VERBALLY OR SUBMIT COMMENTS IN WRITING BEFORE THE MEETING

Seth Miller, CMFO
City Recorder
Town of Unicoi

Looking for Town of Unicoi events? Follow the Town of Unicoi Parks & Rec page to learn about upcoming events an...
05/29/2026

Looking for Town of Unicoi events? Follow the Town of Unicoi Parks & Rec page to learn about upcoming events and more!

The agenda for the Town of Unicoi Planning Commission Meeting for June 1st, 2026 can be found here: https://storage.goog...
05/28/2026

The agenda for the Town of Unicoi Planning Commission Meeting for June 1st, 2026 can be found here:https://storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-12815118/documents/f3f76c0129ce4d4a90968170dde471c0/6.1.2026%20Planning%20Commission.docx.pdf

The agenda for the Town of Unicoi Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting for June 1st, 2026 can be found here: https://storage....
05/28/2026

The agenda for the Town of Unicoi Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting for June 1st, 2026 can be found here:https://storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-12815118/documents/812915013057440d9899695f833d9007/Agenda%206.1.26%20-%20Zoning%20Appeals.docx.pdf

Address

3600 Unicoi Drive
Unicoi, TN
37692

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14237437162

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