Save the Date Red Bank!

We look forward to seeing you at the former Red Bank Middle School property located at 3715 Dayton Boulevard for our final community engagement workshop to include food and drink options! 

With our comprehensive plan and small area study planning initiatives continuing to gather public feedback, and with over 1300 responses to our initial small area study survey, this hands-on workshop is intended to build upon initial findings to further develop concepts of the site’s desired land uses. 

We learned from our initial small area site survey there is a strong devotion toward maintaining greenspace/parks/recreation as a priority with 8 acres being the desired average. We also learned the top three preferred land uses for the site were 1) greenspace/parks/recreation, 2) civic, and 3) educational uses. Furthermore, we learned the level of importance for the City’s long-term financial obligations to the site. 

Now, we are challenged with a very interesting dilemma. How do we balance the community’s dreams with the necessary dollars?   

 Join us on Saturday, September 21^st as we gather ON SITE for a robust hand-on, workshop exercise to address this dilemma in exploring preferred land use, and site layout options with associated potential costs for the site’s future development.  

 We hope to see you there!

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Red Bank Public Works is Now Offering Waste Oil & Antifreeze Disposal and Used Tire Disposal.

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Chief of Police, Dan Seymour stated, “I am excited for all the members of our agency who worked hard to make this happen.  Traffic safety is very important to us as we strive to reduce traffic fatalities in the community we serve.”

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Are you ready to make a difference in the community? The Red Bank Police Department is actively seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join their team. 

Apply Here!

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The Hamilton County Emergency Communications District is the primary answering point for most emergency calls within Hamilton County, including Red Bank. In 2023, approximately 10,700 calls for Red Bank Police or Fire were processed by the Hamilton County Emergency Communications District. 

The dispatch center is located on Amnicola Highway; there are no dispatchers located at the Red Bank Police Department. If you have general questions or need help getting in contact with an officer, please call the Red Bank Administrative Office (M-F 8:30a-4:30p) for the quickest response.  If you need to speak with an officer that is on-duty regarding a non-emergency, call the non-emergency number.

Visit the Hamilton County Emergency Communications District website to learn more about their services and how they assist Hamilton County residents.  https://www.hamiltontn911.gov/

Red Bank Non-emergency Police dispatch- available 24/7

423-877-2481

• Crimes NOT in progress
• property damage
• noise complaints
• parking complaints
• theft from vehicle
• suspicious activity

Red Bank Police Administrative Office

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 

423-875-0167

• Requests for police or traffic crash reports
• general questions
• questions about property and/or evidence

Call 911- available 24/7

• life threatening emergencies
• fires
• crimes in progress
• any situation that requires immediate assistance from police, fire or ambulance services

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Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network

Information on 988 Lifeline

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Thank you, Printree, for working hard in the heat to wrap our selected traffic signal boxes with beautiful art from local artists! Stay tuned for more information as we celebrate the creative individuals who designed each art design!

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What is carbon monoxide (CO) and how is it produced?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas. Products and equipment powered by internal combustion engines such as portable generators, cars, lawn mowers, and power washers also produce CO.

How many people are unintentionally poisoned by CO?

On average, more than 200 people in the United States die every year from CO produced by non-automotive consumer products. These products include malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters; engine-powered equipment such as portable generators; fireplaces; and charcoal that is burned in homes and other enclosed areas. In 2020, the highest number of CO deaths associated with any single product category, 92, were associated with generators, which are often used to power homes when the electricity goes out. The second highest number of CO deaths, 33, were associated with portable heaters. Still others die from CO produced by non-consumer products, such as cars left running in attached garages. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that several thousand people go to hospital emergency rooms every year to be treated for CO poisoning.

What are the symptoms of CO poisoning?

Because CO is odorless, colorless, and otherwise undetectable to the human senses, people may not know that they are being exposed. The initial symptoms of low to moderate CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include:

•    Headache

•    Fatigue

•    Shortness of breath

•    Nausea

•    Dizziness

High level CO poisoning results in progressively more severe symptoms, including:

 •    Mental confusion

•    Vomiting

•    Loss of muscular coordination

•    Loss of consciousness

•    Ultimately death

Symptom severity is related to both the CO level and the duration of exposure. For slowly developing residential CO problems, occupants and/or physicians can mistake mild to moderate CO poisoning symptoms for the flu, which sometimes results in tragic deaths. For rapidly developing, high level CO exposures (e.g., associated with use of generators in residential spaces), victims can rapidly become mentally confused, and can lose muscle control without having first experienced milder symptoms; they will likely die if not rescued.

How can I prevent CO poisoning?

•    Make sure appliances are installed and operated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Most appliances should be installed by qualified professionals. Have the heating system professionally inspected and serviced annually to ensure proper operation. The inspector should also check chimneys and flues for blockages, corrosion, partial and complete disconnections, and loose connections.

•    Never service fuel-burning appliances without proper knowledge, skill and tools. Always refer to the owner’s manual when performing minor adjustments or servicing fuel-burning equipment.

•    Never operate a portable generator or any other gasoline engine-powered tool either in or near an enclosed space such as a garage, house, or other building. Even with open doors and windows, these spaces can trap CO and allow it to quickly build to lethal levels.

•    Install a CO alarm that meets the requirements of the current UL 2034 safety standard. A CO alarm can provide some added protection, but it is no substitute for proper use and upkeep of appliances that can produce CO. Install battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Interconnected CO alarms are best; when one sounds, they all sound. Make sure the alarm cannot be covered up by furniture or draperies. Note: Red Bank Fire Department Does Not Offer CO Alarms.

•    Never use portable fuel-burning camping equipment inside a home, garage, vehicle or tent unless it is specifically designed for use in an enclosed space and provides instructions for safe use in an enclosed area.

•    Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, vehicle, or tent.

•    Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the garage door open.

•    Never use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens, or clothes dryers to heat your home.

•    Never operate unvented fuel-burning appliances in any room where people are sleeping.

•    Do not cover the bottom of natural gas or propane ovens with aluminum foil. Doing so blocks the combustion air flow through the appliance and can produce CO.

•    During home renovations, ensure that appliance vents and chimneys are not blocked by tarps or debris. Make sure appliances are in proper working order when renovations are complete.

What CO level is dangerous to my health?

The health effects of CO depend on the CO concentration and length of exposure, as well as each individual's health condition. CO concentration is measured in parts per million (ppm). Most people will not experience any symptoms from prolonged exposure to CO levels of approximately 1 to 70 ppm, but some heart patients might experience an increase in chest pain. As CO levels increase and remain above 70 ppm, symptoms become more noticeable and can include headache, fatigue and nausea. At sustained CO concentrations above 150 to 200 ppm, disorientation, unconsciousness, and death are possible.

What should I do if I am experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and do not have a CO alarm, or my CO alarm is not going off?

If you think you are experiencing any of the symptoms of CO poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately. Leave the home and call your fire department to report your symptoms from a neighbor’s home. You could lose consciousness and die if you stay in the home. It is also important to contact a doctor immediately for a proper diagnosis. Tell your doctor that you suspect CO poisoning is causing your problems. Prompt medical attention is important if you are experiencing any symptoms of CO poisoning. If the doctor confirms CO poisoning, make sure a qualified service person checks the appliances for proper operation before reusing them.

Are CO alarms reliable?

CO alarms always have been and still are designed to alarm before potentially life-threatening levels of CO are reached. The safety standards for CO alarms have been continually improved and currently marketed CO alarms are not as susceptible to nuisance alarms as earlier models.

How should you test a CO alarm to make sure it is working?

You should follow the manufacturer's instructions. Using a test button tests whether the circuitry is operating correctly, not the accuracy of the sensor. Alarms have a recommended replacement age, which can be obtained from the product literature or from the manufacturer. Newer alarms have an end-of-life signal that will indicate when the alarm needs to be replaced.

How should I install a CO Alarm?

CO alarms should be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Install battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Interconnected CO alarms are best; when one sounds, they all sound. CO alarms may be installed into a plug-in receptacle or high on the wall. Hard wired or plug-in CO alarms should have battery backup. Avoid locations that are near heating vents or that can be covered by furniture or draperies. It is not recommended to install CO alarms in kitchens or above fuel-burning appliances.

What should you do when the CO alarm sounds?

Never ignore an alarming CO alarm! It is warning you of a potentially deadly hazard.

If the alarm signal sounds DO NOT try to find the source of the CO:

•    Immediately move outside to fresh air.

•    Call your emergency services, fire department, or 911.

•    After calling 911, do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. DO NOT reenter the premises until the emergency services responders have given you permission. You could lose consciousness and die if you go in the home.

•    If the source of the CO is determined to be a malfunctioning appliance, DO NOT operate that appliance until it has been properly serviced by trained personnel.

If authorities allow you to return to your home, and your alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from all fuel burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.

Should CO alarms be used in motor homes and other recreational vehicles?

CO alarms are available for boats and recreational vehicles and should be used. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association requires CO alarms in motor homes and in trailers.

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Apply today to be a part of the Christmas Parade or to be a vendor at the 2025 Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival! 

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Food Truck Friday is Back! Come on out and enjoy dinner and or dessert while listening to live music with your friends, family, and neighbors. Don't forget to bring a chair! 

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Labor Day 2024 will occur on Monday, September 2. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.

*CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. 

Click here for the history of Labor Day

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                                     Looking Ahead

               September 3rd - Regular Commission Work Session - 5 PM

                                    Regular Commission Meeting - 6 PM 

               September 17th - Regular Commission Work Session - 5 PM

                                    Regular Commission Meeting - 6 PM 

              September 11th - Planning Commission Work Session - 12 PM

              September 25th - Regular Planning Commission Meeting - 6 PM

*City offices will be closed on September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.