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Cherokee High School Football Tickets
It's almost football time at Cherokee High School and season tickets for all home games are on sale now. The Chiefs are at home this season against David Crockett, Greeneville, Seymour, Sullivan East, and Union County. If you are a current season ticket holder, call Cherokee High School Athletic Director Andrew Morgan at 272-6507 between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm to renew your season tickets. First time season ticket buyers can purchase tickets by visiting gofan.com. Reserved seats and general admission passes are available on gofan.com. Get your Cherokee High School football tickets today. Cherokee begins the 2024 football season on August 23 at Cocke County. The first home against David Crockett is on August 30. And of course this year we will again bring you every Cherokee football game as part of our huge Cherokee Football Friday, right here on FM 94.5, the Radio Voice of the Cherokee Chiefs.
Friday, September 13
We are installing cross drains on Poor Valley Road starting today beginning work on the Highway 70 end. We are planning on replacing several over the full length of the road. This work will take several weeks. Residents should be prepared to find an alternate route when we are working in their neighborhood.
Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14
National Livesay Family ReunionMost of the Livesay family in America descended out of families living in NE Tennessee.The annual national Livesay Family Reunion is this weekend at the Hale Springs Inn in Rogersville, September 13-14.A lunch will be served on Saturday for those who simply reserve a place. For more information or to reserve a lunch, call Sue Livesay 423-272-8162 or Sheldon Livesay 423-923-0864
Saturday, September 14
REUNION for all former employees of The Rogersville Tennessee TRW Plant. We are planning a picnic/employee reunion at the Rogersville City Park, Pavillion 1. Park opens at 10am. Bring a covered dish and drink. We will eat at 12:30. Please let other employee know. For more information, you can call Margaret Begley at 423-923-5319
Amis Mill Trading Post Community Event located at 127 Bear Hollow Rd., Rogersville. Homemade, Home Grown Products and Small Animal Sales, Live Music Rain or Shine! Great Community Gathering from 10am-3pm
Triple T Bull Riders and Outlaws Rodeo located at Three Bulls Farm, 625 Beech Grove Rd., Bulls Gap TN starting at 8pm. Vendors, Concessions, Mutton Bust'n Vendor & sponsor information call 423-737-7750
Sunday, September 15
Army Reserve reunion 639/991 & 844/702 will be Sunday Sept. 15 @ Mt. Carmel Army Reserve Center Hwy 11 W Mt. Carmel, TN. doors open @ 12, eating @ 1 attendees are asked to bring food item & drinks, families are welcome.
Monday, September 16
HAWKINS COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING: at 3:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room – Administration Building Room
Saturday, September 21
The 23rd annual Toy Run will be in Rogersville at the Rogersville City Park September 21st at noon.
Classic cars check in at the park between noon and 1pmMotorcycles leave Big Lots Parking Lot at 12:30 and then leave the Church Hill Shopping Center at 1pm where they ride through Goshen Valley back to Rogersville at 2pm.There will be food, music, and door-prizes between 2 and 3pm. A $10 donation per rider or toy item is requested that kicks off Hawkins County’s Christmas for the Children Program that served over 1,300 children last year.
POW/MIA Recognition Program from 1pm to 2:30pm at Church Hill VFW Post #9754, 261 Silver Lake Rd., Church hill TN. Sponsored by hawkins County Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more info call Denis Elkins at 423-923-3954 The speaker is William "Bill" Robinson, Vietnam POW Everyone Welcome!
Saturday, September 28
Shop with a Cop Benefit Ride - Fee per vehicle is a donation (atv,dirt bike, razor). Riders will meet at the Hancock Co. Rescue Squad Bldg at 9am and depart at 9:30am-9:45am and will last 6-8 hours. This will be a safe ride (no off road). Bring your own lunch! Anyone can attend! Any donations appreciated. Contact Tracy Clifford 423-736-0336; Joyce Carpenter 423-312-6627 or Rescue Squad Capt. Tony Seal 423-300-7751 All proceeds will go to "Shop with a Cop"
First Baptist Church Hill will be having a FREE Car Show from 8:30am - 12:30pm. Location is 142 East Main Blvd., Church Hill TNYou can register at FBCH.NET
Amis Mill Trading Post Community Event located at 127 Bear Hollow Rd., Rogersville. Homemade, Home Grown Products and Small Animal Sales, Live Music Rain or Shine! Great Community Gathering from 10am-3pm
Tuesday, October 1
Rogersville City Board of Education will meet in Regular Session at 5pm in the cafeteria at the City School. Anyone needing special accommodations in order to attend this meeting should contact Dr. Karen Davis-Beggs, ADA Coordinator at 423-272-7651
Friday, October 4
Hawkins County Farm Bureau invites you to be their guest at the Annual Meeting, starting at 6:30pm at Surgoinsville Elementary School, 1010 Main St., Surgoinsville, TN
Friday, October 11 - Sunday, October 13
Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Oct. 12-13 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be held at Clinch School, located at 1540 Clinch Valley Road, Eidson, TN 37869. RAM is also in need of general support volunteers to help set up on Friday, Oct. 11 and take down on Sunday, Oct. 13. Overnight parking volunteers to greet patients are also needed, and interpreters can volunteer to aid patients through the process, either in the parking lot or during clinic operations. Individuals do not need to work in the medical field to volunteer as general support. If you or your organization would like to volunteer your time to help provide free healthcare services to the Eidson, Tennessee and surrounding communities, please visit our website at www.ramusa.org or call us at 865-579-1530. All RAM services are free, and no ID is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Services available at the free RAM Clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health screenings, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women's health exams and general medical exams.
• About Remote Area Medical: RAM is a major nonprofit organization that operates pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical services to individuals in need who do not have access to, or cannot afford, a doctor. Founded in 1985, RAM has treated more than 940,000 individuals with $200.2 million worth of free healthcare services through 2023. Since its foundation, more than 212,000 volunteers – comprised of licensed dental, vision, medical and veterinary professionals, as well as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission.
Saturday, October 12
Amis Mill Trading Post Community Event located at 127 Bear Hollow Rd., Rogersville. Homemade, Home Grown Products and Small Animal Sales, Live Music Rain or Shine! Great Community Gathering from 10am-3pm
Rogersville High School 50 Year Class Reunion (class of 1974) at the Rogersville American Legion Building, 1924 East Main St., Rogersville starting at 6pm. The cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Make checks payable to Rita Legg and put reunion in memo. Send checks to Rita Lawson Legg, 310 Burem Rd., Rogersville TN 37857
Monday, October 21-Wednesday, October 23
Hawkins County Workshop "Women Preserving Farmland for the Future" to take place from 11:30am-4pm at the Hawkins County UT/TSU Extension Office , 3815 Hwy 66S - Suite 9, Rogersville TN Cost is $30.00 Register by visiting arcd.org/farmland Each course will consist of (3) 4-hour sessions directed by women professionals in the industry and will include a meal. Each participant will receive a toolkit of resources including the University of TN's Planning Today for Tomorrow Farms - A Workbook for TN Farm Families.
Monday, October 21 - Saturday, October 26
BARBARA O'NEILL will be in Rogersville Ticketed Event - $75 includes 11 lectures For more information call Kris 423-754-7388
Saturday, October 26
Amis Mill Trading Post Community Event located at 127 Bear Hollow Rd., Rogersville. Homemade, Home Grown Products and Small Animal Sales, Live Music Rain or Shine! Great Community Gathering from 10am-3pm
Saturday, November 9
Amis Mill Trading Post Community Event located at 127 Bear Hollow Rd., Rogersville. Homemade, Home Grown Products and Small Animal Sales, Live Music Rain or Shine! Great Community Gathering from 10am-3pm
Saturday, December 14
Amis Mill Trading Post Community Event located at 127 Bear Hollow Rd., Rogersville. Homemade, Home Grown Products and Small Animal Sales, Live Music Rain or Shine! Great Community Gathering from 10am-3pm
Heritage Beekeepers
We invite you to join us every second Thursday of the month at the Shepherd's Center in downtown Rogersville (101 Brownlow St.). Doors open at 6pm with the meeting starting at 6:30pm This FREE meeting offers informative lectures and workshops on native pollinator, honey bees and beekeeping. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. heritagebeekeeperstn@gmail.com
Mooresburg’s Friends & Family Thrift Store
313 Old Hwy 11-W {Monday-Saturday: 11 AM-4 PM} Announcing return of our “Bag Sale” on all clothing and associated clothing apparel.** Through Sept or while supplies last ** Stop in to learn what Daily Unadvertised Specials are offered.NOTE: Sales help to support the Meals-In-The-Hill program.Your donations and purchases help to fight hunger in our community
Rotary Club
Our meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Post 21 located at 1924 East Main Street.The first meeting of each month is an evening meeting from 6-7pm in the upstairs area of the American Legion and the second meeting of each month is a lunch meeting from 12-1pm in the downstairs area of the American Legion.We will have food available if anyone wants to attend either of the meetings and we will need to know prior to the meeting if you want to order food. We have food catered and it's ordered for those who attend.Further interests in our club, fundraisers, meetings, becoming a member or a guest speaker can reach us on our Facebook page or at rogersvillerotaryclub.orgClub President Misti Race (423) 230-2652Club President-Elect Chuck Smith (423) 272-2159
Appalachian Homesteaders Association
The Appalachian Homesteaders Association, a Rogersville based 501c3 non-profit organization, has been dedicated to its mission of providing information, training and demonstrations to help its members grow and improve their farms, gardens and homesteads. We offer the tools, knowledge, and community to help you thrive. Come mingle and learn from everyone’s experiences. It’s all free! Meetings are normally held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Holston Electric Coop at 1200 Main Street, Rogersville. Follow us us on Facebook: Appalachian Homesteaders Association,
United Citizens of Hawkins County
Our organization focuses on preserving the Constitution and our God-given rights, encouraging civic education to the public on our God-given rights, and serving the community in Hawkins County. We meet the second Tuesday each month at 6:00pm. We currently host our meetings at: Hawkins County Cattlemen’s Association, 110 Stewart Drive Rogersville, TN 37857UCHC Mission Statement: Our organization advocates for individual liberty, limited government, and empowering citizens to actively participate in preserving a Constitutional, free, and prosperous society.
The American Legion now has a new address. No More P.O. Box...It is as follows:
American Legion Post 21
1924 E. Main Street, Rogersville, TN 37857
Shepherd Center Veteran Food Distribution
The Shepherd Center on Main St. in Downtown Rogersville will continue doing their Veteran Food Distribution on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. They will be distributing the food in the back of the Shepherd Center, starting at 1pm. Veterans are to bring ID.
Joseph Rogers VFW Post # 9543
Joseph Rogers VFW Post # 9543 meets the Third Tuesday of each month. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. For more information call 423-272-7423,
Happy Hearts Quilt Guild
Happy Hearts Quilt Guild meets on the first Friday of every month, our next meeting is June 2nd, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church on 621 Old Stage Road in Surgoinsville, TN. Coffee & socializing begins at 9:30am and the meeting begins at 10:00am. Our group is for all, for those interested in making their first quilt to the most experienced quilter. If you are interested, please feel free to stop in and join us as this is an opportunity to meet with others who have a passion to quilt. For more information email HHQGTN@gmail.com
Array of Hope Ministries
Array of Hope Ramos Ministries is a nonprofit 501C3 Missions Organization, offers disaster relief items to individuals in need. We have a thrift store that helps to fund our Senior's Hope, a mission to homebound shut-in Seniors, and a free clothing program for the homeless and low income in Hawkins and surrounding counties. We also have free give/take food distribution daily. We are located at 320 S Armstrong Rd in Rogersville. Donations are always welcomed! We are open Monday through Friday 10 to 5 To contact us you may call 423-293-1050
MEALS ON WHEELS NORTHEAST TENNESSEE
Volunteers Needed! Provide more than just a meal to the elders in your community by volunteering your time to deliver at home meals. Call 423-431-8811 for more information. We can work with your schedule! On-call substitutes are also needed.
American Legion Post 21
Monthly Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 6:15pm. A meal is served which is $8.00. First time guests eat free. At 7pm business meeting starts.
2nd Tuesday of each month the Post 2 Riders will meet at 6pm. If interested in the Riders Program you Must Be a Legion Member before you can join. If interested, contact Rick Woods the Riders Director
Sons of American Legion Program getting ready to be chartered and if you're interested, contact Scott, the Cmdr.
American Legion Post 21 423-500-4917; Veteran Service Officer 423-272-5077; Rogersville VA Clinic 423-235-1471 National Vets Homeless Hotline 1-877-424-3838; Veterans Crisis Line 988
REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS IN HAWKINS COUNTY
Heritage Bee Club
Will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month in the Shepard Center annex behind the Marketplace at 101 Brownlow in Rogersville, . Doors open at 6pm and the meeting starts at 6:30 Come and join us to share and learn more about beekeeping.
Community Clothes Closet
Community Clothes Closet located at 118 Hwy. 11W Suite F (in the Food Lion shopping complex) has served the region for more than 25 years. We are a non profit organization with all the proceeds staying in the community. We have a variety of different things. Our store hours are Tues-Fri 10-4:30 and Saturday 10-3:30. Our store operates on donations. Our store also helps families in the community in need.
4th Monday Knife Trade
Buy, sell, trade, tall tales and good times! That's right, every 4th Monday of the month is knife trade night!
Vendors - No charge to set up! Donations welcomed, proceeds go to the upkeep of the Ag Pavilion. Location of knife trade is:
Ag Pavilion, 280 Bryan Rd., Rutledge TN 5:30-7:30 NO ADMISSION CHARGE! No guns allowed. For info call Anthony 865-765-4365
American Legion Post 21 Monthly Meetings
The monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month. Meal is served at 6:15 pm at a cost of $5.00 per meal, the meetings start at 7:00 pm.
Special Education Services Provided by Schools
Local school systems provide services for special needs children and young adults, ages 3 years to 21 years, who reside within the system's discrict. If you have or know children who are not currently being serviced, please contact: Hawkins County Schools, 272-7629, ext. 2400 or Rogersville City School, 272-7651
Douglas Cherokee's Education Program
Douglas Cherokee’s Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) is now serving the citizens of Hawkins County. Are you an adult wanting to go to college or TCAT? Do you need help completing your FAFSA or help with FAFSA verification or scholarships? Or are you an adult wanting to get your GED/HiSET? Let EOC help you achieve your educational and career goals! Located downtown, the Rogersville EOC office is now open and ready to serve you. Call 921-2073 to schedule an appointment! ALL services are FREE!
Community Lending Libraries
The Hancock and Hawkins County Health Departments and the College of Public Health at ETSU are providing three community lending libraries located at each of the health departments. The “Little Libraries” will be located outside in Rogersville and Church Hill and inside at Sneedville. To donate new or gently used children’s books, contact one of the health departments.
For more information, call the Hancock County Health Department at (423) 733-2228, Church Hill Health Department at (423) 357-5341, or the Rogersville Health Department at (423) 272-7641. Health Departments are open Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Lighthouse Community Center
The center will be open each Wednesday from 11:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,located on 712 Caney Creek Rd in Rogersville. The Health Safety Standards of masks and social distancing will be in place.
Earn Your High School Diploma for Free
The State of Tennessee will pay for your high school equivalency diploma test as long you complete pre-testing requirements with the program. Call (865) 657-1138 for more information or to schedule your pre-testing. We are located at the American Job Center in Morristown.
The Appalachian Homesteaders Association
The Appalachian Homesteaders Association meets on the first Tuesday of every month at Holston Electric Auditorium in Rogersville at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the association is to share knowledge of sustainable agriculture, homestead systems, and small acreage farming with association members and the entire community.
There are many topics of interest, including, but not limited to, home water and power supply, raising poultry and small animals, sustainable farming, growing and using medicinal herbs, beekeeping, and permaculture. For more information, call (423) 272-2309 or email us.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
We are coming to Cherokee and Douglas Lake to serve the boaters in distress and assist in Recreational Boating Safety. We are an all-Volunteer Force Multiplier created in 1939 by the US Coast Guard to serve and help in local and regional water. We are actively recruiting for members in the East TN area. Contact us for a recruiter to contact you.
Hawkins County Cancer Support Group Monthly Meeting
The Hawkins County Cancer Support Group will meet on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Hope Community Church on Hwy 11W in Rogersville. Our mission is to educate and inform, as well as to financially assist families as needs arise. Travel is expensive, medicines are expensive, and life can be hard after a diagnosis of cancer. For more information call 423-345-3049.
Telamon Early Head Start
We are recruiting children for our Early Head Start center located in the Greene County side of Bulls Gap. Telamon Early Head Start is accepting applications for free child care for families with children six weeks to 3 years of age. Services include free childcare five days a week. For more information and to see if you qualify, contact Telamon at (423) 721-4004.
Free Adult Education Classes
Adult Education classes are offered Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and night classes are offered Monday and Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We have free classes and free testing. It is the best time to work on obtaining your High School Equivalency degree. We also have access to different programs for financial aid if students are interested in furthering their education after getting their diplomas. Call (423) 500-1020, leave a message, and we will get back to you.
Services for Special Needs Children and Young Adults
Local school systems provide services for special needs children and young adults, ages 3 to 21 years, who reside within the system's district. If you have or know children who are not currently being served, please contact:
- Hawkins County School - 272-7629, ext. 2400
- Rogersville City School - (423) 272-7651
New Hawkins and Hancock County Adult Education Classes
Classes are being offered Monday through Friday starting at 8:00a.m. and at night on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact the lead instructor Jennifer Greene at (423) 300-3368 for more information.
Lighthouse Community Center
The Lighthouse Community Center is open every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 712 Caney Creek Rd across from the Striggersville Fire Department. They have plenty of items to choose from. We accept all donations. All proceeds benefit the needy in our community.
Mooresburg Friends and Neighbors Thrift Store
The Mooresburg Friends and Neighbors Thrift Store is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Mooresburg Community Center, a nonprofit organization that provides over 45 hot meals per day. For more information, call (423) 293-0073.
Rogersville City School
Contact us for more information about the school. click here
Hawkins County Girl Scouts
To learn more about Hawkins County Girl Scouts, visit our webpage.
Rogersville Heritage Association
Contact us for updates about our organization. click here
Rogersville Main Street Program
Contact us to learn more about our program. click here
Rogersville 4th of July Celebration
Contact us for more information about the 4th of July Celebration. click here
Hawkins County Election Commission Meetings
The commission meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m.in the Election Office conference room on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse Annex to conduct any business that comes before the commission. Anyone who needs special accommodations in order to attend should contact Donna Sharp at (423) 272-8061 or email us. Requests should be made at least two days before the scheduled meeting.
Rogersville Alcoholic Anonymous Meetings
The Rogersville Alcoholic Anonymous meetings are held Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Rogersville First United Methodist Church on 110 Colonial Rd (use back entrance); Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Wellmont Hospital in the Conference Room; and Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Mooresburg Community Center on 319 McNeil Cr. Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Al-Anon Meetings
The Rogersville Al-Anon meetings are held Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Rogersville First United Methodist Church on 110 Colonial Rd (use the back entrance and go to the 2nd floor). Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Narcotic Anonymous Meetings
The Rogersville Narcotic Anonymous meetings are held Thursday at 7:00p.m. at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in the Conference Room. Call 235-9535 for further information.
Rogersville Community Based Outpatient Walk-In Flu Clinic for Veterans
The Rogersville Community Based Outpatient Walk-In Flu Clinic for Veteransis open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m., and is closed on federal holidays. 401 Scenic Dr # 201, Rogersville, TN 37857 phone (423) 235-1471 Regulations require that veterans be enrolled at Mountain Home or one of the community-based outpatient clinics, and veterans must meet the Center for Disease Control guidelines.
Hawkins Habitat for Humanity
Please help Hawkins Habitat for Humanity help others with your generous support in whatever way you can.Give us a call or email us if you have questions. Also, call or email and talk with us about volunteering or donating. If no one answers the phone, leave a message, and your call will be returned. (423) 272-1830
CEASE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
CEASE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault aids in developing and securing resources for victims of family violence and sexual assault and provides sanctuary to victims and their families. It is a nonprofit organization serving Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, and Union Counties in East Tennessee.
Our program has two emergency shelters in Hamblen and Claiborne Counties with a combined total of 26 beds. CEASE was founded in 1980 in response to the need for safe shelter for women and children who were displaced from their homes because of domestic violence. In 1999, it became a dual-issue program, also responding to the need for crisis services and advocacy for victims of sexual assault.
CEASE, Inc. provides services to persons without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), religion, handicap, or disability. CEASE prohibits harassment by employees based on race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (or expression), religion, and national origin. For more information, call (423) 581-7029. The 24-hour hotline is 1 (800) 303-2220.
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Life, Burial, Medicare PlansMajor Medical Health Plans105 Stapleton Rd, #2Rogersville, TN(423) 921-0003
Hawkins Farmers Co-Op240 Burem PikeRogersville, TN(423) 272-2611