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COVID-19 Updates

Once again this year, the public will be asked to wait in their car rather than come into the amphitheater. A volunteer will greet you in the parking lot and take your information. The volunteer will check your family in with the administration team and then deliver the gifts to you in the parking lot. The EPW department hopes that these changes will give the families and the volunteers alike a sense of peace about the risk of exposure to the virus while participating.
2022 distribution dates are December 21, and 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

What is Sanitation Santa?

Want to Get Involved?

Every year, the City's department of Engineering and Public Works sponsors this charitable effort to assist families at Christmastime. Christmas is a special time of year for these volunteers, and they believe that every child in the community should have gifts for Christmas. Employees work year round with local businesses collecting donations. Back in 1982, an employee started handing out candy to children along his daily routes to spread Christmas cheer. What started with one employee 35 years ago has grown over the years - with the event now helping as many as 800 families in one year.
Sanitation Santa workers on distribution day.
Sanitation Santa workers on distribution day.
Sanitation Santa workers on distribution day.

Items Needed

We serve families with infants and children up to age 15.
We need toys for small children, bikes, fishing poles, sports equipment, and especially items that are geared to middle school girls and boys ages 10-15. Please do not wrap the toys - we try to be equitable to siblings, and we need to see what the gift is. 

Sanitation Santa Assistance Information

Toys will be distributed at Santa's workshop for two days before Christmas - December 21, and 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ​ located at Theater in the Park - 325 Court Circle

Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. No sign-ups are required.

​Toys and gift distribution is for children newborn to 15 years old.

How to qualify:
  • No other assistance has been provided by other agencies. 
    We link with United Way and other charitable agencies. Families may be assisted by only one organization for Christmas gifts.
  • Bring a proof of residence in Blount County (utility bills) 
  • Proof of guardianship of child/ children.
  • Bring Child/ Children's proof of ID (Social Security Card, verification card from Social Security Office, birth certificate, library card, or insurance card)
If you need an ID for your child, you can visit the Knoxville Social Security office at 8530 Kingston Pike; phone 1-866-331-9091. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Wednesday.  (There is no Social Security office in Maryville.) An ID will be needed to request social security card for child. Bring a school ID, recent verified immunization record, insurance card or some form of valid ID. The card will come within 6-10 days.
There are several ways for citizens to get involved with Sanitation Santa!
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Toys - Year round contact 273-3302 or drop off at Maryville Operations Center 332 Home Avenue.

During the Christmas season, toy boxes will be placed in the main lobbies at both Maryville Operations Center, 332 Home Avenue or at the Maryville Municipal Center, 400 West Broadway. 

Cleaning Out? We accept very clean, gently used toys and games in working order that can be loved again by more kids. We accept donations year round. We can pick up or they can be dropped off at the Operations Center - 332 Home Avenue.

Become a Sponsor - We couldn't do this without our corporate and local business sponsors. If you would like to donate funds or have one of our toy boxes for your employees to fill with toy donations, please contact us!

City of Maryville Tree Lighting - First Monday in December at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Maryville next to Blue Tick. 

Visit with Santa, get your picture made, and enjoy some festive entertainment. You can also drop off a toy for the Sanitation Santa program while you are here.

Other Holiday Donation Information

​Coats for the Cold - Blount County Fire Department
If you would like to donate coats for this program, they can be dropped off at the Maryville Fire Department or Blount County Fire Department Locations. 

Other Clothing - Accepted at Chilhowee Baptist Center at 1905 East Broadway Avenue 981-2992
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Food Donations - Accepted at Blount County Food Pantry at 2148 Big Springs Road 983-4206

Policy

The City of Maryville does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state approved programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
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Locations & Business Hours

Municipal Center Offices
400 West Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN  37801 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
865-273-3900

*Development Services, Engineering, and Administration departments are closed for lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Customer Service Desk
400 West Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
865-273-3456


Operations Center Offices
332 Home Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
865-273-3300



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The City of Maryville is committed to providing equal access to City facilities, programs, meetings and services and we do comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require accommodations for participation in or access to City programs, services, and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these accommodations at least seventy-two (72) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service, and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact the ADA Coordinator, at (865) 273-3430 or email at adainfo@maryville-tn.gov