Covington Public Works

ROAD IMPROVEMENT UPDATE – HOLLY GROVE ROAD

The City of Covington would like to inform residents that milling work on Holly Grove Road is scheduled to begin Thursday and Friday of this week, weather permitting.

Following the milling process, paving is scheduled to begin Monday, June 15th.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the work zone. Please be mindful of construction crews and equipment as they work to improve the roadway.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this project as we work to provide safer and smoother roads for our community.

We would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate Public Works Week with us last week! We had such a great time, and we truly appreciate all of the support from our community.

We enjoyed playing bingo, Public Works Family Feud, and we even had our very own Steve Harvey! It was a week full of fun, laughter, and appreciation for an amazing group of employees.

A special thank you to our sponsors because we could not have done it without you!

Most importantly, thank you to all of our Public Works employees who put in the hard work every single day to help keep the City of Covington running. Your dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do for our community!

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, trash service will not run on Monday.

🗑️ Monday’s pickup will run on Tuesday, Tuesday’s pickup will run on Wednesday, and so forth through the remainder of the week.

🏛️ City offices will also be closed for the holiday.

Covington, TN Fire Department
Tim Haynes
Covington Tennessee Police Department
Covington Mayor Jan Hensley

✅ Update: Water Main Break Resolved

Repairs on the water main break at Hwy 59 and Houston Gordon Road have been completed, and water service has been fully restored to all affected homes.

We appreciate your patience while our crews worked to resolve the issue!

Covington, TN Fire Department
Tim Haynes
Covington Mayor Jan Hensley
City of Covington Tennessee
Covington Tennessee Police Department

⚠️ Road Closure Notice ⚠️ Hwy 59 at Houston Gordon Road is temporarily shut down due to a water main break. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews work to make repairs. Updates will be provided as they become available. Thank you for your patience..

Covington, TN Fire Department
Covington Mayor Jan Hensley
Tim Haynes

🚧 We’re Hiring! 🌿

The City of Covington is now accepting applications for a Ground Maintenance position. Come be a part of our team and help keep our community looking its best! Any question can be directed to our Human Resources Department, 901-476-7163, EXT 1007.

📍 How to Apply:
• Apply online at CovingtonTN.com
• Or apply in person at the Human Resources Department
City Hall
200 West Washington Ave
Covington, TN 38019

Join us and make a difference in your community! 💪

Trash Collection Update

Due to unexpected manpower shortages, Monday’s trash collection (3/16/2026) will take place on Tuesday, 3/17/2026.

Our goal is to recover both Monday and Tuesday routes on Tuesday. If anything changes, we will provide an update as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for working with us!

Effective March 2026 -Public Works Update
– Knuckle Boom Pickup Schedule

The City of Covington Public Works Department will now be operating one knuckle boom truck per week instead of two. This change will allow our crews more time to address other maintenance needs throughout the city.

Pickup Schedule:
• Monday & Tuesday: East side (from South to North) of the city
• Wednesday & Thursday: West side (from North to South) of the city
• Friday: Work orders and Limb Removal

To place a work order for Friday’s route, please call 901-476-9613 ext. 1009 and leave a message with your name, address, and the issue that needs to be addressed.

Thank you for your patience as we continue working to keep Covington looking its best!

📢 Attention Covington Residents! 🍂

The City of Covington has requested that if you are collecting leaves, please place them in garbage bags and set them out by the road for pickup. This helps keep our streets clean and ensures proper disposal.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our community looking great! 🌿🚮

🗑️ Trash pickup will run on a normal schedule tomorrow, President’s Day.
🏛️ City offices will be closed Monday, the 16th.