In order to better inform the households of Hamblen County, the Hamblen County Garbage Department has released updated guidance on bulk waste and other garbage disposal. Please click to view this short document, which should answer most questions that may come up regarding garbage, recycling, brush, and bulk waste pickup. Revised Household Refuse/Trash, Recycle, and [...]
Christmas Holidays Garbage Collection
County Garbage Collection for Christmas Holidays For the week of December 22nd - December 26th, 2025, please place your garbage & recycling roadside by 6:00am on Monday, December 22nd, 2025 no matter your normal collection day. Please leave cans roadside until emptied. Please place all cans with the handle toward the house and at least [...]
Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director
Full-Time Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Hamblen County Government Hamblen County is seeking a qualified Emergency Management Agency Director to lead and coordinate all county emergency management and homeland security operations. The Director ensures preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for natural and manmade disasters and maintains a constant state of readiness to protect residents [...]
Garbage Can Reminders
As Hamblen County begins to use the Automated Side-Loader trucks to pick up garbage, please remember these points when setting out your garbage for collection: Drivers will no longer able to physically handle cans Cans must be at the roadside by 6:00am on the scheduled pick-up day Use only the county-supplied containers All cans must [...]
Veterans Day Garbage Collection
County Garbage Collection for Veterans Day Holiday Normal Collection Day Make-Up Collection Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 If your normal collection day is Tuesday, November 11th please place your garbage and recyclables at your normal location by 6:00am on Wednesday, November 12th and leave there until it is collected. If there are any [...]
Juneteenth Holiday Garbage Collection
County Garbage Collection for Juneteenth Holiday Normal Collection Day Make-Up Collection Day Thursday, June 19, 2025 Friday, June 20, 2025 If your normal collection day is Thursday, June 19th please place your garbage and recyclables at your normal location by 6:00am on Friday, June 20th and leave there until it is collected. If there are any questions, [...]
Budget Committee Handout
The Budget Committee members will be given a handout at the meeting tonight, June 5, 2025 at 5:00pm. Click here to view the handout.
Health Department – Full-time Registered Nurse 2
Registered Nurse 2: A full-time position is available at the Hamblen County Health Department. Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. Summary: Under [...]
Funding for Unmet Disaster Recovery Needs
The Governor's Response and Recovery Fund was created to provide flexible financial resources for current and future unmet disaster recovery needs for government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and farmers or forest landowners. The initial application is intended for eligible applicants affected by Tropical Storm Helene in Northeast Tennessee, including Hamblen County. All applications must be [...]
Health Department – Full-Time Dentist
Clinical Dentist: A full time position is available at the Hamblen County Health Department (county position) for a clinical dentist serving uninsured and TennCare adults and children. No weekends or on-call rotations. Full support staff to administer scheduling, billing, and claims. Entry salary: $11,075/month, divided into bi-monthly payments. Candidate may be eligible for loan repayment. [...]