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The Wartrace Town Hall is one of the most friendly places to visit! We are here to help you make the most of your stay in Wartrace whether you are a life long resident or just visiting. Town Hall At Your Service Offices at Town Hall ADDRESS 29 Main St E P.O. Box 158 Wartrace, TN 37183 Phone: (931) 389-6144 Fax: (931) 389-6142 Email: admin@townofwartrace.com HOW WE CAN HELP Pay Your Water Bills Rent Facilities Pay Your Taxes Get Building Permits Get Zoning Information Animal Control Brush Pick-up Hollywood Cemetery Wartrace Calendar All the Forms Schedule an Event F orm HOURS OF OPERATION Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Closed : New Year's Eve New Year's Day MLK Day President's Day Good Frida Memorial Day Juneteenth *Additional closings may occur depending on weather and holiday schedules. Independence Day, Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Black Friday Christmas Eve Christmas Day Mayor Brian Ross bross.mayor@townofwartrace.com Town Administrator Tyra Haught thaught@townofwartrace.com Town Clerk Kimberley Kass kkass@townofwartrace.com Utility Manager Jeremy Garrett wartraceutilities@townofwartrace.com

Some of the rich history in the Town of Watrace starts here. With light rolling hills and beautiful scenery, its a wonderful place to rest. Hollywood Cemetery Rules and Regulations Policies and Procedures Wartrace History Hollywood Cemetery was named after the wood of a Holly tree at the cemetery entrance. The nine-acre cemetery opened in 1885. It is managed by the Town of Wartrace. Hours: 7AM till sundown Absolutely no excavating before contacting the Wartrace Town Hall at (931) 389-6144 A grave liner is re quired for all burials Only one grave per plot allowed No mausoleums or other above ground burial containers are allowed No walls or fences may be constructed or installed without specific permission No corner stones or monuments are to be installed before coordinating with the Wartrace Town Hall Dirt from excavation is to be distributed to the specific areas indicated No one allowed in the cemetery after dark No overnight parking (violators will be prosecuted) No children allowed in cemetery unless accompanied by an adult Artificial flowers must be next to the monument during mowing season Discard old flowers and wreaths in cans Not responsible for flowers or wreaths No one allowed to plant flowers, shrubs or trees without permission Urns, Plots, Ashes, Monuments, Headstones An interment form MUST be filled out and signed for each interment. The Town MUST mark the spot for interment. There is a fee for the burial of each urn in addition to the purchase price of the plot. Fee $400 with tent and chairs $250 without tent and chairs A vault for the urn is not required but if desired, it can be obtained through your funeral home. An urn can be placed at the foot of a relative (mother, father, sister, brother, husband, wife or child) already buried. A monument is required for every plot/grave. The name, birth date and date of death for all parties buried must be reflected on a monument. this can be added to an existing stone for the relative or a new, flat stone purchased. Only four urns/ashes may be placed in a plot. The name, birth date and date of death for all parties buried must be reflected on a monument. This can be on one headstone or four individual headstones. The Town can provide names of monument companies for your reference. A head stone reflecting the name, birth date and date of death for all parties buried must be placed on the grave. The Town can provide names of monument companies for your reference. Proof of purchase of a headstone and/or lettering must be confirmed before burial. Urns must be buried two feet deep. The Town can provide names of grave services to dig the grave. CLICK HERE FOR THE CEMETERY PLOT FORM Directions Directions from Nashville, TN I24 East towards Chattanooga Take Exit 97 to Bell Buckle, Beech Grove, Wartrace & Shelbyville Go right on Highway 64E After approximately 10 miles you will come to Downtown Wartrace After crossing the railroad track take an immediate right in front of the Hotel You will be on Highway 269. Highway 269 curves to the left. You go straight on Spring Street Spring Street runs right into the gates of the cemetery

The Town of Wartrace makes online payments easy. Click this page and you can be directed exactly where you need to go to make your next payment. Services Payments Online Water Bill Payments Only Town of Wartrace WATER BILL PAYMENTS ONLY Sign up instruction to pay your Wartrace bills online. Fill out the required information, then select "Create My Account". Make sure all required fields are completed. Make sure the address entered is the address associated with your bill. Once all information is filled out, make sure to click "Update My Profile". Enter the payment amount in the box, and then select your payment option. If paying by card, make sure that the address entered in that section is the address associated with the bank. Enter your card information, ensuring the exp date is entered MM/YY and the CVV Code matches the three digit code on the back of your card. Make sure to check the "I have read and accept Terms & Conditions" box before clicking the "Submit Payment" button. Once you have submitted and the payment has gone through, you will see a Payment Successful screen. You will also receive an email with a confirmation number for your records. YOU WILL NEED TO SET UP TWO ACCOUNTS IF YOU PAY ONLINE FOR BOTH WATER/SEWER AND TAXES OR OTHER BILLS. If you have questions about your bill, citation, taxes, or water usage, contact the Town of Wartrace at 931-389-6144. If you have questions about the online payment system, contact Nexcheck Customer Service at 800-639-2435, option 2. NOTE: This online payment tab is to be used solely for water and sewer bills. A SERVICE FEE WILL BE CHARGED BY NEXCHECK. PAY WATER BILL ACH Payments Now Accepted By paying through ACH, customers will avoid the processing fee charged through credit, debit, and check cards. Customers who sign up will receive a notice on their bill stating, "ACH - Do not pay." This notice will show how much will be charged to your account on the bill due date, which is the 12th of every month. If the 12th falls on a weekend or holiday, the charge will occur on the next regular business day. To sign up for the ACH services, forms are available at Town Hall or at this link . You will need the form completely filled out and submit a voided check with the form for the bank to process your payment.

Services Forms and Documents Applications, Forms, Permits Employment Application Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative at the Town of Wartrace. Employment Application ACH Form Reoccurring payment Authorization Form for the water and sewer bill. ACH Form Park Rental Form Fill out this form to rent the Wartrace Community Center, the Wartrace Gymnasium, or the Wartrace Park & Pavilion. These are for the benefit and use of its residents and the general public. Whether you are charging admission or not, both private and public events may be permitted. Park Rental Form Committee or Board Application If you wish to serve your community in a more impactful way through one of our committees or sit on one of the boards, please fill out this form for consideration of admission. Committee or Board Application Building Permit Form Residential, Commercial, Plumbing, Mechanical and other necessary building permits can be requested through this form. Building Permit Form Parade or Demonstration Form This is a required form to fill out before any person, club organization, or similar group can hold any meeting, parade, demonstration or exhibition (Event) on a public street. Parade or Demonstration Form Temporary Sign Form This is to apply for a permit for a temporary sign or poster. Temporary Sign Form Request for Information Select this form to make a request for copies of public records. Request for Information Cemetery Plot Form This form will help you purchase a Hollywood Cemetery Plot, use an already purchased plot, or exhume a plot. Cemetery Plot Form Solicitation and Transient Merchant Permit Form If you are interested in soliciting business or services or you are a transient merchant who would like to sell door-to-door in the Town of Wartrace, you must acquire a permit by filling out this form and returning the signed original. Solicitation and Transient Merchant Permit Form Water and Sewer Service Form New service form for water and sewer Water and Sewer Service Form Food Vendor Permit Application Please fill out this form to be registered as a Food Vendor for the Town of Wartrace Events. Food Vendor Permit Application

All the numbers in one easy location. The Town of Wartrace is here to serve you. Contact Town of Wartrace Connections Addresses, Hours of Operation, Contact Form ADDRESS 29 Main St E P.O. Box 158 Wartrace, TN 37183 Phone: (931) 389-6144 Fax: (931) 389-6142 Email: admin@townofwartrace.com HOURS OF OPERATION Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Closed : New Year's Eve New Year's Day MLK Day President's Day Good Frida Memorial Day Juneteenth *Additional closings may occur depending on weather and holiday schedules. Independence Day, Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Black Friday Christmas Eve Christmas Day EMAIL US Mayor Brian Ross bross.mayor@townofwartrace.com Town Administrator Tyra Haught thaught@townofwartrace.com Town Clerk Kimberley Kass kkass@townofwartrace.com Utility Manager Jeremy Garrett wartraceutilities@townofwartrace.com Police Chief Danny Odeneal dodeneal@townofwartrace.com Fire Chief Robert Dye firechief@townofwartrace.com Contact Us First Name Last Name Your Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Building permits are a critical part in building and construction in the Town of Wartrace. As the little town continues to grow, make sure you are starting you next project the right way. Click here to see how. Services Building Permits Procedures for Submittal of Building Permits Building Permit Application No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a building permit issued by the Office of the Building Inspector. Fill out a Building Permit application. (Forms are linked to the .pdf's under the picture of the town front.) All building permits must meet the requirements of the Wartrace Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations. All building permit fees must be paid before the Building Permit is issued. Plans must include plot/site plan drawn to scale, depicting the zoning classification and showing the following information: The plot/site plan of any residential building or other structure of residential activity with four dwelling units or less on a zone lot shall indicate: The actual shape, location, and dimensions of the lot; The shape, size, and location of all buildings or other structures to be erected, altered or moved, and of any building or other structure already on the lot; The existing and intended use of the lot and of all such building or other structure upon it, including the number of dwelling units, the building is intended to accommodate; Such other information concerning the lot of adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance are being observed. All other non-residential buildings, structures and activities shall indicate: The actual shape, location and dimensions of the lot; The shape, size and location of all buildings or other structures to be erected, altered or moved, and of any building or other structure already on the lot. Please contact Wartrace Town Hall for information about building and all other permits at 931-389-6144 . Email all permit information to admin@townofwartrace.com Thank you. Building Permit App Zoning Ordinance

Animal control, tree limbs, taxes, and garbage; find out what the Town of Wartrace says about this and more by clicking here. Services Town of Wartrace Services Animal Control Brush Pick-up Animal Control Brush Pick-up It is not permissible in Tennessee for dog owners to allow their dogs to run at large. Tennessee Code Annotated 44-8-408 (b) provides as follows: "The owner of a dog commits an offense if that dog goes uncontrolled upon the premises of another without the consent of the owner of the premises or other person authorized to give consent, or goes uncontrolled by the owner upon a highway, public road, street, or any other place open to the public generally." Exceptions are dogs used for hunting, driving stock, or for police or military use. Animals may be taken to the Bedford County Animal Control facility, located at 205 Lane Parkway in Shelbyville. Currently the county has a policy in place that does not allow residents of any "city" to bring animals, however we are working to partner with the county to address this. The facility *does* allow adoptions. If you are interested in adopting a dog or cat, please consider a rescue pup or kitty. We will designate the first week in each month for the residents to put their brush out to the curb This schedule is active every month of the year. We believe it allows residents to get rid of their yard waste on a very regular basis without creating too much of a burden on our workforce. Limbs are to be no longer than 8 feet in length and weigh no more than 60 lbs. Brush must be brought to the edge of the road and accessible. Brush must be from that lot/residence. If an outside contractor cuts the brush, they are responsible for hauling it off. Taxes Garbage Pick-up Taxes Current tax rate is 1.08%. Taxes are mailed the first of October and are considered delinquent the first day of March the following year. Penalty and interest accrue at a rate of 2% for each month taxes are delinquent. Taxes delinquent for over a year will be turned over to Bedford County Chancery Court for collection. Additional fees will be charged for collection. Tax Relief for Seniors, Disabled The town of Wartrace through the State of Tennessee is now accepting applications for property tax relief. Homeowners who are over 65 years of age, disabled, disabled veteran, or widow(er) of a disabled veteran may be eligible. There are no income requirements for fully disabled veterans or their widow(ers), however the maximum income amount per household for elderly homeowners or disabled homeowners is $29,180. If you meet these basic eligibility requirements, please stop by the Town Hall or the County Trustee and we can calculate if you would be fully eligible. Municipal Code Title 18 Water and Sewer Wartrace Municipal Code Starting on July 1, 2021, Wartrace will no longer offer a trash pickup service. Ending trash pickup service was a very difficult decision for the town to make but with the availability of the Bedford County Convenience Center in Wartrace at no charge and multiple solid waste companies in this area, the cost savings will be approximately $33,000 each year. If you are aware of local trash pickup providers, please contact Town Hall and we will add them to this online list. As we are unable to make a recommendation, you are encouraged to call and get prices from different providers. Here are some we found: Cass Waste Services (931) 492-4800 Dependable Dumpsters (931) 536-4675 DSC Sanitation (931) 684-5635 D&R Dumpster (931) 684-1685 Floyd Trash Service (615) 603-5385 Bedford County Convenience Center (free) WARTRACE LOCATION Tel: (931) 389-6864 Address: 1055 Smartt Street (also 206 Sunset Blvd.) HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday and Friday, 6:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, 6:00 am – 10:00 am and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, 6:00 am – 4:00 pm

Board of Zoning Appeals < Back Board of Zoning Appeals Town of Wartrace BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING: June 24, 2025 LOCATION: Wartrace Town Hall, 29 Main St. E, Wartrace, TN TIME: 6 PM AGENDA. 1. Call to Order, Agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes from May 14, 2025. Meeting 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 4. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE. 5. OLD BUSINESS – NONE. 6. NEW BUSINESS – NONE. 7. DISCUSSION. 8. BOARD COMMENTS. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 10. ADJOURN. Previous Next

Planning Commission < Back Planning Commission Town of Wartrace Parks & Rec Meeting August 14, 2025 @ 5:30pm Wartrace Town Hall Agenda Order of Business 1. Citizen & Public Comment 2. Approval of Minutes from July 10, 2025 Financials 3. P&R Financials Old Business 4. Discussion of Trunk or Treat 5. Discussion of Jernigan Field Stage & Bathrooms New Business 6. Discussion of Revenue 7. Discussion of Pickleball Tournaments 8. BCBS Healthy Place Grant Additional Business Items Member Comments Adjourn Previous Next

The Town of Wartrace makes online payments easy. Click this page and you can be directed exactly where you need to go to make your next payment. Services Payments Online Invoiced Payments Only Town of Wartrace INVOICED PAYMENTS ONLY Any Invoices that are directed to The Town of Wartrace can be paid here with the exception of the Water and Sewer bills. Examples of Town Invoices may include: Citations Property Taxes Building Permit Fees NOTE: Town invoices are charges NOT associated with your water/sewer bill. A SERVICE FEE WILL BE CHARGED BY NEXCHECK. PAY INVOICES HERE PAY WATER BILL HERE ACH Payments Now Accepted By paying through ACH, customers will avoid the processing fee charged through credit, debit, and check cards. Customers who sign up will receive a notice on their bill stating, "ACH - Do not pay." This notice will show how much will be charged to your account on the bill due date, which is the 12th of every month. If the 12th falls on a weekend or holiday, the charge will occur on the next regular business day. To sign up for the ACH services, forms are available at Town Hall or at this link . You will need the form completely filled out and submit a voided check with the form for the bank to process your payment.