Town of Atoka

11/06/2026

We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our neighbors in Millington.

11/06/2026

🏆 Tomorrow’s the day, Atoka! The 5th Annual Tipton County Cleanup Competition is Saturday, November 7. We’re going up against Brighton, Covington, and Munford for the trophy and a year of bragging rights!

Grab a friend or neighbor and come help us pick up litter during No Trash November. Gloves, bags, and grabbers will be provided, and there’ll be breakfast, snacks, vendors, and door prizes. The first 50 people to register get a T-shirt!

🕢 Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m.
🧤 Cleanup runs from 8 a.m. to noon.
📍 Meet at the Tipton County Landfill, 9051 Hwy 51, Brighton, TN 38011.

Let’s give our roadsides a little hometown TLC and bring that trophy home to Atoka! 💚

11/05/2026

🗳️ Now that the election is over, it’s time to pick up those campaign signs!
Please take a moment to remove campaign signs from your yard or property. The Town of Atoka has an ordinance requiring campaign signs to be taken down following the election. Candidates and campaign teams, please remember to collect any signs you placed throughout town, too.
Thank you for participating in the election and helping keep Atoka looking its best!

11/05/2026

Our State of the Town series continues with Police Chief Anthony Rudolph as he shares a look at the Atoka Police Department’s work this year, current priorities, and goals for the future.

You might see our officers out on patrol, talking with neighbors, or meeting families at a Town event. Those everyday conversations give residents a chance to ask questions and get to know the people who serve our community.

Much of the department’s work happens behind the scenes, from training and preparing for emergencies to planning for the needs of a growing town. In this video, Chief Rudolph shares what that work looks like and where the department is headed.

Take a few minutes to watch and get to know the people behind the badge and the work they do here in Atoka. 💙

11/04/2026

🗳️ Congratulations to Atoka’s election winners!

Based on the unofficial results from the November 3 election, congratulations to Barry Akin on his reelection as Mayor and to Darren Walker, Cody Pace, and Sherrye Lynn Dodson on their election as Atoka aldermen.

Thank you to every candidate who stepped forward to run for local office and to everyone who made time to vote. The Atoka precinct had the highest voter turnout in Tipton County at 47.4%!

Countywide, 16,844 of 40,485 registered voters cast ballots, for a turnout of about 42%. That includes 10,977 early in-person votes, 216 absentee ballots, and 5,651 votes cast on Election Day.

A special thank-you to Paper Folds for keeping our community up to date as the election results came in!

11/04/2026

🚨 Crash Responder Safety Week | November 2–6

Look closely at these photos and you’ll see how close crash responders work to passing traffic. While crews are helping someone who’s been hurt or clearing the road, every driver who passes can help give them room to work safely.

When you see flashing lights ahead, slow down early and move over a lane when it’s safe. If you can’t move over safely, slow down and pass with extra care. Keep your eyes on the road and follow directions from responders at the scene.

Thank you for looking out for our firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS crews, tow operators, and road crews. The room you give them helps all of us get home safely.

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

Your Town at Work | Week Ending October 30

It was all hands on deck for Safe Night Out at Nancy Lane Park! The Atoka Police Department also wrapped up its Citizens Police Academy, and Fire and Public Works teamed up on Atoka’s fire protection rating review. At Town Hall, Deputy Recorder Hanson completed her municipal leadership training, and the Town’s automated Ordinance Tracker went live.

📲 Read the full update at https://www.atokatn.gov/article/2601247

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11/02/2026

Our Town departments had a blast competing for Best Booth at Safe Night Out! Everyone brought their own unique flavor, a little friendly rivalry, and plenty of fun. We hope our families enjoyed the fruits of our labor! 😉🍬

🥁 Drumroll, please… the winner is… the Public Works Department! 🏆🎉

Between winning the pumpkin decorating competition AND Favorite Department Booth, we definitely won’t hear the end of this around Town Hall! 😂 The PW crew has earned some serious bragging rights!

Congratulations to the PW crew, and a big thank-you to our Fire, Police, and Administration teams! From planning and decorating to handing out treats, everyone put in the work to make this an exciting, fun night for our community. We loved seeing all those smiles—and we’re already looking forward to the rematch! 👻

11/02/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice

The intersection of Harper Street and Julia Ann is closed today while crews install the Harper Street spring box.

➡️ Harper Street remains accessible from Christmas Drive.
🗑️ Trash collection should not be affected by this closure.

Thank you for your patience! Please use caution around the work area.