Englewood, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

General

How much are the water and gas deposits?
What time are our hours of operation.
Will I be penalized if my utilities payments are paid after the 10th?
What are the water and gas rates?
Who is in charge of running the Town?
What time, date and location is traffic court held?
Will court cost be waived if pay the citation before the court date?
If I have a complaint about an officer, who do I need to talk to?
Will the chief respond to my complaint?
When does the sanitation truck run?

Court

Can I reset my court date?
Do I still have to pay for my citation if i complete the driving school?
Whom do I call if I need special assistance for court (ex: interpreter, disability,etc.)?
What happens if I don't pay my citation on time?
Can I make Payments toward my fine and cost?
Can I pay the citation before court date?
Do I still have to pay court cost if I pay the citation before court?
How do I resolve my citation if it has already went to the state?
Where do I send the money for the citation and what form?

General

How much are the water and gas deposits?: Water is $150.00. Gas is $200. There's also a $25.00 connection fee.

What time are our hours of operation.: 8:00 - 4:30, excluding holidays and weekends

Will I be penalized if my utilities payments are paid after the 10th?: If payments are postmarked by the 10th, we will waive the penalty. If the 10th falls on a week-end, the drop box may be used and payments received before 12:00 A.M. on the following Monday will not be penalized.


Who is in charge of running the Town?: Town Manager

What time, date and location is traffic court held?: For court information Visit the Englewood Town Court Website.

Will court cost be waived if I pay the citation before the court date?: No

If I have a complaint about an officer, who do I need to talk to?: Police Chief Jason Pickel (423) 887-6801

Will the chief respond to my complaint?: If you do not receive a response within forty-eight hours, then you would need to contact the Town Manager.

When is garbage pick up?: Thursday

Court

Can I reset my court date?: Yes, I can reset your court date once prior to your court date. If your need any more time it will have to be done by the judge on your next court date.

Do I still have to pay for my citation if i complete the driving school?: Yes, your fine and costs are still due to the city for your citation. Driving School is something that we offer to you, but is not affiliated with us. It is a option that you may or may not take.

Whom do I call if I need special assistance for court (ex: interpreter, disability,etc.)?: Local A.D.A. Coordinator Patty Gaines (423) 745-1281.

What happens if I don't pay my citation on time?: I will be forced to suspend your driving privileges and/or possible warrants for your arrest may be issued.

Can I make Payments toward my fine and cost?: No we do not accept partial payments.

Can I pay the citation before court date?: Yes, you can pay your citation before court and do not have to appear unless you are asked otherwise by the officer whom wrote the citation.

Do I still have to pay court cost if I pay the citation before court?: Yes, cost is included in the amount of your fine and cost. example; If your fine and cost is $180.00 total $130.00 dollars of that is court cost which is our administrative and handling cost that our mayor board of commissioners have set. The other $50.00 is your fine.

How do I resolve my citation if it has already went to the state?: First you will pay your fine and cost for the citation. Then I will give you a cash receipt and/or a (yellow) court action report receipt. You must have the (yellow) copy if you go to the Department of Safety. Last I will also send the state a court action report withdrawal form or submit online. Then you must contact the Department of Safety to see if you owe them anything such as a reinstatement fee or something. There Number is (615) 741-3954 or 1 (866) 903-7357 fax# (615) 253-2094.

Where do I send the money for the citation and what form?: Our address is Town of Englewood P.O. Box 150 Englewood, TN 37329 We accept checks, money orders or electronic payments. Note* Any and all returned checks will result in immediate suspension. If not picked up within 10 days warrants will be issued.