🎄Christmas in the City Begins at Newport City Hall!🎄
📍 300 East Main Street, Newport, TN
📅 Friday, December 5th
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

Kick off the holiday season with festive activities for the whole family at Newport City Hall!

At City Hall:
Polar Express Photo Booth – Grab your Golden Ticket and, if you truly believe in Santa, you may even receive a Believe Bell! (While supplies last.)
Merry Christmas Family Photo Booth – A second photo spot perfect for families. (Please note: the city will not be taking photos—you will take your own.)

ABC Bus – Stop by in the City Hall parking lot for free books for the kids and a fun holiday craft activity.

Treats Provided – The City of Newport will be offering popcorn, cookies, and water for children.

Santa & Mrs. Claus – Bring your wish list! Santa will have a small gift for each child. (While supplies last.)

Historic Downtown Newport, TN Goodie Grab Bag Adventure:
Pick up a Goodie Grab Bag (already filled with a few festive surprises) and follow the event map to participating downtown businesses. Fill the rest of your bag with treats and goodies at every stop!

Hot Chocolate for a Cause:
Isaiah 117 House Cocke County TN will be hosting a hot chocolate stand at city hall, accepting donations to support this much-needed community program.

Public Notice

Due to lack of agenda items, there will not be a

December City Council meeting.  

ATHLETIC COORDINATOR

The City of Newport Parks & Recreation Department is seeking applications for a full-time Athletic Coordinator. Duties include: Assist in the coordination of the departments athletic and sports program. Supervises temporary seasonal workers and scorekeepers, hires, schedules, trains and oversees workers; monitors and orders concessions, facility and equipment supplies as needed. Monitors weather conditions and directs closing of facilities in case of inclement weather; monitors athletic facilities, resolves solutions to any problems identified. Processes the registration and scheduling of all athletic activities, including leagues, camps, special events and tournaments. Maintains all league records and registration information. Collects and maintains accounts for all fees and charges relating to the athletic programs, assists in the planning and coordination of all instructional and educational seminars, including clinics. Assist in recruiting coaches for all supervised leagues. Publicizes all aspects of athletic programs. Performs related duties as assigned.

Applications and job description may be picked up at Newport City Hall or by CLICKING HERE. The deadline for applications is December 2,2025 at 4:30PM. All applications must be turned into Missy Masoner at Newport City Hall, 300 E. Main St. Newport, TN 37821. No phone calls please.

 PART-TIME CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD

The City of Newport Parks & Recreation Department is seeking applications for a part-time Certified Lifeguard. Daytime hours would vary - approximately 10 hours per week. Duties include: The responsibilities include but not limited to maintaining order at the pool facility by preventing accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons. Lifeguards are also responsible for monitoring the pool facilities for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, custodial duties in maintaining the pool facilities, public relations, and all other duties as necessary or required.

Applications and job description may be picked up at Newport City Hall or by CLICKING HERE. The deadline for applications is December 2,2025 at 4:30PM. All applications must be turned into Missy Masoner at Newport City Hall, 300 E. Main St. Newport, TN 37821. No phone calls please.

The City of Newport Board of Mayor and Alderman 

Alderwoman Louanna Ottinger, Mayor Roland Dykes, III and Vice Mayor Connie Ball 

City Administrator James Finchum, Alderman Mike Hansel, Alderman Steve Smith, Alderman Randy Ragan, and City Attorney Terry Hurst