Services
Rockford City Services
Brush/Limb Pickup
The City of Rockford provides four quarterly brush, limb, and demo pickups for households living within the corporate limits of Rockford. The dates for pickups in 2025 are as follows:
- Saturday January 25th—Brush, limb and Christmas Trees
- Saturday April 26th—Brush and limb
- Saturday July 26th—Bulky waste
- Saturday October 25th— Brush and limb
Note for July bulky waste pickup: No household garbage, hazardous waste, appliances with freon, wheels, paint, or tires. Pickup usually starts around 7:30 am. If you have any questions, you can contact Rockford City Hall by calling (865) 970-9665. Click here to see if you are within the corporate limits of Rockford.
Building Permits
If you would like to build anything on your property, you are required to have a building permit. The cost of a building permit is $10 and you must fill out an application for your building projects at Rockford City Hall. If you have any questions, you can contact Rockford City Hall by calling (865) 970-9665.
Business Licenses
If you wish to open a business in the City of Rockford, you must first produce a copy of a Blount County Business License. More information about acquiring a Blount County Business License can be found here. Upon presentation of your Blount County Business License you will be required to fill out an application form at Rockford City Hall and pay a one-time fee of $10 for a business permit. If you have any questions, you can contact Rockford City Hall by calling (865) 970-9665.
City Hall
Rockford City Hall is located at:
3719 Little River Road
Rockford, TN 37853
The City of Rockford’s Mailing Address is:
City of Rockford
P.O. Box 32
Rockford, TN 37853
City Hall is typically open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. City Hall is closed for major holidays.
Fire
The City of Rockford pays Blount County Fire Protection District for fire protection for homes within the corporate limits of Rockford. No other structures or outbuildings on the property are covered. Click here to see if you are within the corporate limits of Rockford.
City Park
Park restrooms are open seasonally and will be reopened in Spring 2025. Garbage cans are located throughout the park. If you would like to reserve the park for a weekend event, call Rockford City Hall at (865) 970‑9665 to see if your date is available. Paid park reservations are also posted on City Hall and the park bulletin board. All reservations are first come first serve and must be paid in full a week in advance your reserved date. Park Permits are $20 for the first four hours and $60 hours for anything longer. No inflatables are allowed at the park without proof of liability insurance, and please try to clean up after your event.
Police
The City of Rockford is covered under Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Please call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Voting
If you live within the corporate limits of Rockford and are registered to vote, you can vote in City of Rockford elections. Click here to get more information about registering to vote. Click here to see if you are within the corporate limits of Rockford.
Meet City Council
Carl Koella III
Mayor
Kenneth Arwood
Vice Mayor
Matthew Hester
Commissioner
