Below is the meeting schedule for February 2026. You may also download a printable copy here.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Norris, Tennessee, will conduct a public hearing on the following date:
1) Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:50 p.m. on the following topic:
a. Ord. # 718-2025, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Norris, Tennessee Amending the Annual budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026.”
2) Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:55 p.m. on the following topic:
a. Norris Zoning Map

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Norris, Tennessee, will conduct a public workshop on the following dates:
1) Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. on the following topic:
a. Strategic Vision led by Mayor Chris Mitchell
2) Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. on the following topic:
a. Discussion of Property Tax Increase to Fund Road Infrastructure Projects led by Councilman Bill Grieve
3) Monday April 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. on the following topic:
a. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation: Big Picture View of the Budget led by City Manager Bailey Whited
4) Monday April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. on the following topic:
a. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Discussion: Capital Improvement Plan led by City Manager Bailey Whited

All meetings will be held in the Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, Tennessee.
Please contact the City of Norris for more information at (865) 494-7645.

Sandy B Johnson
City Recorder

My Furry Valentine Party!
Who? You and your Furry Valentine
When?  February 14, 2026, 12 to 3 pm
Where? The Lion’s Club Pavilion in Norris*
What?  A fundraising opportunity to show your support for the
​Norris Animal Shelter!
A “Kissing Booth” photo op, with professional photographer Abby Baxter.
A personalized Valentine card using your pet’s paw print and animal-safe paint.
Valentine treats for humans and furry companions.
Door Prizes!
*Follow the Norris Animal Shelter on Facebook for updates in case of inclement weather.

​The City of Norris will hold a public workshop on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, to discuss the Norris Sports Complex.
The workshop will focus on the preliminary cost estimates for the project. The City’s contract engineer will be in attendance to present information and facilitate discussion.
This workshop is being conducted by the City Manager for informational and discussion purposes only. No formal action will be taken.
The public is invited to attend.
For more information about the Sports Complex project, please visit the following link to the Sports Complex page on the city website:
Sports Complex - City of Norris

​Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Norris, Tennessee, will conduct a 
public hearing on the following date:

1. Monday, January 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. on the following topic:
   1. Ordinance #719-2026, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Norris, Tennessee, Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026.”
2. Monday, January 13, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. on the following topic:
   1. Ordinance #713-2025, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Norris, Tennessee, to Repeal and Replace Title 2, Chapter 1, Recreation Commission.”
      
   2. Ordinance #716-2026, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Norris, Tennessee to Repeal and Replace Section 14-420 Landscape and Screening Requirements of the Norris Municipal Zoning Ordinance.”

 All meetings will be held in the Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, Tennessee.  Please contact the City of Norris for more information at (865) 494-7645.
Sandy B Johnson
City Recorder

​Public Notice – Special Called Meeting
The Norris City Council will hold a special called meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, TN 37828.
The agenda for the meeting shall be as follows:

1. Consideration of Resolution 2026-1, entitled, “A Resolution of the Norris City Council Affirming the Existence of an Emergency Related to the Loss of the City’s Only Certified Fire Engine and Acknowledging Emergency Purchasing Authority.”
2. Consideration of Ordinance 717-2026, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Norris, Tennessee Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.”
3. Consideration of Scheduling a Public Hearing Date for Ordinance 717-2026. 

Meeting materials are available at https://www.cityofnorris.com/councilpacket.html.
The public is invited to attend.
Bailey Whited
City Manager

The final leaf pick-up for the season begins on January 5, 2026. Please ensure your leaves are placed as close to the road as possible by this date.
Important Guidelines after January 5, 2026:

• Bagging: All leaves must be bagged until the spring clean-up route begins.
• Ditch Maintenance: Do not blow leaves into ditches. To prevent drainage clogs, leaves found in ditches after this date may be raked or blown back onto your property. 
• For more information: please visit the Public Works page.

Contractors are invited to submit a formal proposal to replace the gabled roof at 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, TN 37828. The City will receive sealed proposals until Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the Norris Community Building located at 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, Tennessee. All proposals shall be clearly marked with “City of Norris – Roof RFP.” Immediately following the closing date and time for the RFP, the City of Norris will open the proposals and determine the next steps forward.
Proposals are to be submitted to:
Norris Community Building
PO Box 1090
20 Chestnut Drive
Norris, TN 37828
The City of Norris reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The City of Norris is an EEO and Title VI compliant municipality.