Roane County Announces 70% College Enrollment Goal

Roane County leaders are coming together to support a bold new goal: 70 percent of high school seniors pursuing a meaningful post-secondary pathway by 2025. Currently, Roane County’s college-going rate is at a 10-year low, with 52 percent of public high school graduates attending college immediately after high school. Meaningful post-secondary pathways include enrollment at […]

Closed 1/18/24 Due to Continued Hazardous Conditions

Due to continued hazardous road conditions throughout the county, the Roane County Courthouse and all county offices including the Roane County Health Department, UT Extension Office, Building and Codes Office and Roane County Animal Shelter will remain closed on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Convenience Centers at Swan Pond Road and at Post Oak Road […]

Closed 1/17/24 Due To Hazardous Conditions

Due to hazardous road conditions throughout the county, the Roane County Courthouse and all county offices including the Roane County Health Department, UT Extension Office, Building and Codes Office, Roane County Animal Shelter and Roane County Convenience Centers will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Emergency Shelter and Warming Center

Due to the winter storm and expected low temperatures, Roane County will be opening an Emergency Shelter/ Warming Center at Rockwood High School at 6 pm on Monday, January 15. If you or anyone you know is in dire need of shelter from the cold and snow, please utilize this resource and share this information. […]

Roane County Opens New East Ambulance Station on Gallaher Road

Today marked a huge milestone in serving the people of East Roane County.  Roane County Government/Roane County Office of Emergency Services cut the ribbon on Roane County’s East Ambulance Station on Gallaher Road on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. This ambulance station will reduce response times to areas east and north of the Tennessee River including […]

Roane County Treasures Honored at Annual Roane County Founders’ Day Celebration

On Monday, November 6, Roane County Government celebrated the 17th Annual Roane County Founders’ Day by recognizing 5 honorees who were named as Roane County Treasures. These Treasures were nominated by Roane County Commissioners for their significant contributions to Roane County through their dedicated service to public, private and charitable organizations. A Roane Treasure must […]

Roane County Building and Codes Office Inspection Tags

Be on the lookout for new Roane County Building and Codes office inspection tags. These tags will include a QR code where you can find a full inspection report. The online portal allows you to pay online, request an inspection when you are ready, review your applications and inspection results and more.

Founders Day Celebration

Roane County was officially founded on November 6, 1801.  In 2007 Roane County began celebrating its birthday with the Founders’ Day Celebration by naming a Class of Roane Treasures each year. Every year we pause to honor the individuals who have helped shape Roane County into what it is today. These individuals have made tremendous contributions […]

State of Tennessee Treasurer, David Lillard, to hold Town Hall Meeting

State of Tennessee Treasurer, David Lillard, will be holding a town hall meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Kingston City Hall to discuss and answer questions about the recent data breach for those whose pension is part of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Monday, October 23, 2023 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Kingston […]