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Community Meetings
Community meetings in Monteagle, TN, bring together residents and local leaders to discuss projects, share ideas, and strengthen the town’s sense of unity and progress.
Monteagle, Tennessee, is a quiet mountaintop town where the mist clings to the ridges like old stories, and the beauty of the land feels as timeless as the deep-rooted sense of community.
Mayor’s Memos
What you need to know about Monteagle now
⚠️ IMPORTANT WASTE DISPOSAL NOTICE ⚠️
THE TOWN OF MONTEAGLE CONVENIENCE CENTER
Effective immediately, the Monteagle Convenience Center will no longer accept the following items:
- 🚫 MATTRESSES
- This includes all mattresses and box springs.
- 🚫 CONTRACTOR DEBRIS
This includes, but is not limited to, construction and demolition waste from professional contractors or businesses.
- What this means for you:
- RESIDENTS: You will need to arrange for the disposal of mattresses through an alternative service, such as a private bulk waste hauler or a different facility that accepts them.
- CONTRACTORS/BUSINESSES: All construction, demolition, and other contractor-generated debris must be disposed of at an approved landfill or transfer station that accepts commercial waste.
Please contact the Franklin County Solid Waste Department at (931) 967-1139 for the most accurate and up-to-date information on alternative disposal sites and fees.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to maintain our convenience center services.
Second Annual Monteagle Christmas Tree Trail
The Monteagle Christmas Tree Trail returns this year, but in a new location. The Tree Trail will be located in the Monteagle Greenway between Main Street and College Street. “We are hoping many businesses, churches, and individuals will come put up a tree this year,” commented Monteagle Mayor Greg Maloof. “Come help us light up Monteagle for Christmas!”
Anyone who wants to decorate a tree for the tree trail may sign up to do so. There is no fee to participate. Sign-up forms are available at Monteagle Town Hall and here. Last day to register is Nov. 18, 2025. Trees must be erected and completed by Monday, November 24. There will be a “Lighting of the Christmas Trees” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29, at 5:30 pm. A $100 cash prize for the Best Decorated Tree will be awarded. Winner must be present to win.
There are several requirements for participating in the Tree Trail, including that you must provide your own: tree, live or artificial; one outdoor extension cord; LED lights on the tree; and a sturdy tree stand. Town staff will stake each tree securely into the ground. Pick up your Application and Registration Form to see all requirements, which can be picked up at Monteagle Town Hall, 16 Dixie Lee Ave., Monteagle, TN 37356; 8:00 am-4:00 pm, closed for lunch 11:30-12:15.
For more information, contact the Monteagle Town Hall at 931-924-2265.
Notice: Enhanced Security for City Council Meetings
For the safety and security of all attendees, the Town of Monteagle Police Department will be implementing a new security measure at all upcoming City Council meetings. All individuals entering the meeting will be subject to a non-invasive security wand check for metal objects.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for our community.
Thank you,
Town of Monteagle Police Department
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OR REMOVE BLUE STAKES!
You may notice small, blue stakes placed in the ground near water meters in and around Monteagle.
These stakes are vital markers for the Monteagle Public Utilities Department.
PURPOSE: They help our crews quickly and accurately locate water meters, especially during maintenance, repairs, or emergencies.
YOUR COOPERATION IS KEY: Disturbing, moving, or removing these blue stakes can cause delays in service, misidentification of meters, and create unnecessary complications for our utility work.
Please leave these blue stakes undisturbed. Your cooperation ensures the efficient operation of our water system and helps us serve you better.
Thank you for your understanding and assistance in maintaining our public utilities!
Monteagle Public Utilities
Senior Care Call List
We are constantly looking for ways to improve the lives of our senior citizens. We are happy to support Bingo, July 21st at 6:00, and then on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting in September.
Our next project is to maintain a senior care program. Our plan is to have someone who will personally call daily or even weekly, depending on what the resident requests. This i to learn if the senior is all right and if they need anything.
We plan on coordinating our programs with Sethra and South East TN Development. you can help by contacting Town Hall at 931-924-2265
If you or anyone you know wishes to enroll in this program, or if assistance is needed, please let us know.
Please Be Aware of Scams
We want to bring an important reminder to your attention regarding recent scam attempts. Please exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant against deceptive phone calls.
Key things to remember:
- Be wary of unsolicited calls: If you receive phone calls from individuals claiming to be from a company, government agency, or even a charity, and they immediately ask for money, bank details, or the purchase of gift cards, it is highly likely to be a scam.
- Gift Cards are a Red Flag: Legitimate organizations will never ask you to pay for services, taxes, or fines using gift cards. This is a common tactic used by scammers because gift cards are untraceable once the codes are shared.
- Immediate Action: If you encounter such a call, hang up immediately. Do not engage in conversation, do not provide any personal information, and do not follow any instructions they give.
- Verify Independently: If you are concerned that the call might have been legitimate, do not call the number they provided. Instead, independently look up the official contact information for the company or organization they claimed to represent (e.g., from their official website or a trusted directory) and call them directly to verify.
Your security is paramount. By staying informed and cautious, we can protect ourselves and our information from these fraudulent activities.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Burn Permits
YES, You need a BURN PERMIT!
BURN PERMITS ARE ISSUED THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Permits are issued online at:
Or by calling 877-350-BURN (City Hall Central Dispatch) or the Fire Department or the Fire Department do not issue permits. From October 15 – May 15th burn permits are required for any open fires on your property. Open fires include burning brush, leaves, bon fires, cooking fires, (charcoal grills or smokers are acceptable). You are required to stay with any permitted fires, and the permits are issued ONLY for any natural vegetation grown on your site. Burning any trash, paper, cardboard, building materials are prohibited and are unable to be permitted. If your fire escapes, call 911 immediately to have the local fire department respond to assist.
Dumpster
Please breakdown cardboard boxes and throw plastics to the rear of the dumpster. This will help increase the capacities of each dumpster. Thank you.
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Town of Monteagle
History
Monteagle, the gateway to the Cumberlan Plateau, first called Moffat Station, was founded by John Moffat, an organizer in the temperance movement. In 1870 Moffat purchased the 1,146 acres of forest land on the Cumberland Plateau that became Monteagle. In 1882 the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly incorporated to promote the “advancement of science, literary attainment, Sunday school interest and promotion of the broadest popular culture in the interest of Christianity without regard to sect or denomination.” Andrew Nelson Lytle, the Vanderbilt Agrarian, did much of his writing at Monteagle, including his biography of Nathan Bedford Forrest.
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Gateway to the Cumberland Plateau
So much to do and see
Tucked away off of I-24 between Chattanooga and Murfreesboro lies a small dot on the Tennessee map. Monteagle, Tennessee, perches on the Cumberland Plateau, a beautiful stretch of elevated land at the base of the Appalachian Mountains.
While Monteagle has had several historical moments, the town has slowly grown into the charming place it is today. Monteagle now welcomes small businesses and restaurants and offers beautiful sight-seeing available to tourists and locals alike. So, buckle your seat belts, queue up Johnny Cash’s “Monteagle Mountain,” and enjoy the quaint and charming mountaintop town of Monteagle, Tennessee.
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