Establishing a Connection (scroll down for monthly newsletter)

The Riceville Utility District was formed in 1953 for the purpose of obtaining a public water system for Riceville. A Board of Commissioners were appointed to work with the State of Tennessee to purchase land, develop streets and install water mains for private and commercial use. The water system started out by using a local spring and later (due to demand and quality) treated water was purchased from Hiwassee Utility Commission and is currently used today. The first service was installed in April 1961 making up 160 connections and has continued to grow throughout the years; we currently serve around 1500 connections.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

RICEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT -Is asking all customers to please update your contact information. We are asking for email and phone numbers. To update your information, you can call us at 423-462-2701, or you can update with your payment, or on your portal. If you have question just give us a call.

Thank you.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

With local support a ribbon cutting took place on May 12th at 2pm for the new Riceville Community Center. McMinn County and Riceville Utility District have partnered with the following local businesses: Howard Brothers Barn Building, Webb Plumbing Heating & Electric, Southern Restoration & Rentals, McMinn County Highway Department, King Masonry, Melton Sand Co. LLC, Lambcon Ready Mix and Groundscape Concepts through donations of time and money to provide a clean, safe family environment for the people of Riceville and surrounding area. Present from right to left bottom line 1st Community Center applicant Terry Akins, State Representative Mark Cochran, Mayor John Gentry, RUD Chairman Rick Brown, District Attorney Stephen Hatchett, County Commissioner Brent Carter, RUD Manager Virginia Jennings, McMinn County Economic Development Authority Brianna Baker, RUD Employee Destiney Everhart, next row right to left Webb Plumbing Jayson Vicars, RUD Vice-Chairman Jeff Melton, McMinn County Highway Commissioner Dan Evans, RUD Chief Operator Clinton Crisp, County Commissioner Travis Crisp, RUD Employee Jerome Wilford, McMinn County Economic Development Authority Lindsey Ferguson, Residents of Riceville Edwin and Tina Stevens. Facility is being managed by Riceville Utility District and will require reservations at the office Monday through Friday 8—4PM.

REMINDERS

JUNE 2025

  • JUNE 15TH – BILLS DUE
    • TO AVOID LATE FEES
  • JUNE 19TH 2025- BOARD MEETING
    • AT 8:30AM
  • JUNE 23RD  2025 – CUT OFF  
    • FOR ALL BILLS 70.00 AND ABOVE

WITH CASH, CARD OR CHECKS

  1. HERE AT THE OFFICE:
    1. INSIDE, DRIVE-THRU, NIGHT DROP
  2. OVER THE PHONE:
    1.  423-462-2701 OR 888-613-1502
  3. ONLINE AT:
    1. RICEVILLEUTILITYDISTRICT.ORG
  4. DRAFT PAYMENTS:
    1. AUTO DRAFT ON 10TH (CHECKING ONLY)
    2. AUTO PAY ON 11TH (CHECKING OR CARD)

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Monthly Meetings are open to the public. Items must be on agenda for discussion; therefore, please call ahead and add your item to the agenda 72 hours in advance or review the agenda below so you will be aware of items being discussed.

Agenda

Meeting time and date:

June 19, 2025; 8:30am @ 3800 Highway 11S Riceville TN 37370 (next door to office)

RUD WILL BE HAVING A BUDGET WORKSHOP 6/13/25 AT THE OFFICE LOCATION TO COMPLETE DETAILS FOR THE UPCOMING 25-26 BUDGET YEAR.

Upcoming Events:

  • CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT- 2024 report available for viewing on the CCR tab. This will not be mailed to customers.

     

                 

       

                               

                                               

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