Welcome to the City of Maryville

Maryville is located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and has a population of more than 27,000 people. It has a small town atmosphere. The city government's goal is to continue to enhance the quality of life of our residents..

TRAFFIC ALERT
 Monday, May 20

The Electric Dept. has Cusick Street detoured from Church to College again until 2:30 p.m..


You Need to Know!

May City Council Agenda
May City Council Minutes

2013 City of Maryville Holidays

2013 Meetings, Holidays, Events

May 7- City Council 7 p.m.
May 20 Maryville Regional Planning Commission 5 p.m. AGENDA
May 21 Downtown Design Review Board 4:30 p.m.
May 21 Historic Zoning Commission 5:30 p.m. AGENDA
May 23 Board of Zoning Appeals 5 p.m., AGENDA
May 27-Memorial Day Holiday- Offices and Operations Center closed.

Out of Compost

Demand for our compost has been high because of the spring planting season.  We currently are out of compost and expect to have it available to the public in July.  Please check our website.  We will post an announcement when we have an ample supply to sell.  

June Backflow Inspections

The city of Maryville Water Quality Control Department will continue to conduct their annual inspections of residential lawn irrigation system backflow preventers, beginning the first week of June. June inspections will begin in the areas of Turnberry, Windridge, Wimbledon, Kirkland Estates, and Royal Oaks Subdivisions. State and Federal regulations require that these devices are tested and inspected at lest annually by the water department in accordance with the city’s Cross-Connection Control Program. Residents with irrigation systems are asked to have the backflow devices installed, de-winterized and operational up to at least the number two shutoff valve of the backflow device in order that the required annual tests may be conducted. Should the system not be operational, city inspectors will have to activate the customer’s system in order to conduct the required annual inspection and test, or make return trips for those devices not installed, which will result in re-inspection fees being assessed to the customer’s utility account. Customers with questions can contact the water department at 273-3371.

Planting Trees This Spring? 
Plant Taller Trees Away from Utility Lines

Q.  Why does Maryville Electric trim trees?
A.   We do it to improve power reliability and to ensure the safety of our customers and crews working in the field. We use a four-year cycle meaning that trees  planted under or their branches growing in the way of power lines are trimmed every four years. Although weather patterns can affect the reliability of our electric system, tree trimming is certainly keeps customers out of the dark.

Q.  How are trees trimmed?
A.   Our number one goal is to keep trees healthy while making sure they don’t interfere with power lines. We follow the lateral pruning method developed by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and approved by the National Arborist Association, and the National Arbor Day Foundation  Lateral pruning keeps the overall structure of the tree strong and more resistant to high winds and heavy ice.  Future growth is directed away from power lines.  Maryville Electric no longer "tops" or "rounds" trees. Topping is discouraged by the National Arbor Day Foundation because it makes trees more susceptible to disease and insect problems.

Q: What can I do to help so I don't end up with having to have my trees trimmed?
If you look at the picture above, never purchase a tree that is going to exceed 25 feet.The tags on the tree lets you know the maximum height before you purchase it.  A few types of tree are suggested in the picture. The tree trimming zone is 20 feet, so when planting a larger tree, make sure it is at least 20 ft. away from a power line because eventually that tree will not only grow in height but also in width, putting its limbs in the way of the power lines.Shrubbery is another great option to plant close to a pole. Then we will never have to trim anything in that area.