Cowan City Hall & City Government
Cowan is governed by an elected Mayor and Board of Alderman. The Cowan City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Cowan City Hall.
Cowan City Hall is located at 301 Cumberland Street East in the James Henry Hawkins Memorial Building. House are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed from 12 to 12:30 p.m..
Cowan City Hall offers the following services:
Public water and sewer, account set-up and payment, service requests;
Business tax and license processing
Building permits and regulatory services
The Hon. Joyce Brown, Mayor; Mrs. Rebecca Sherman, City Recorder; Ms. Anne Spencer, Clerk for the Board of Public Utilities: (931) 967-7318; Click here to e-mail City Hall.
Health Care/Hospitals
Elkins, Dr. Bryan, DDS: second-generation family dentistry. 109 S. Front Street, call (931) 967-7092 for an appointment.
Emerald~Hodgson Hospital: Emergency Department and extended care facility, 1260 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37375, (931) 598-5691.
Rockgate Seniors' Residence: State-certified 17-bed home for the aged. 328 Cumberland Street W., PO Box 326, Cowan, TN 37318, (931) 962-9777.
Southern Tennessee Medical Center: Division of Lifepoint Hospitals featuring Skilled Care facility, childbirth center, emergency department, community programs, and rehab center, 185 Hospital Road, Winchester, TN 37398, (931) 967-8200.
Cowan Branch Library
Cowan Branch Library is located in the Cowan Welcome Center and features a 1,600 volume collection of novels, children's books, biographies, history books, and helpful resources.
The Library is open Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Carter Smith, Librarian: (931)
563-3868.
Cowan News Sources
The Cowan Clipboard, Cowan's electronic community calendar. Click here to sign up for a free e-mail subscription. Your e-mail address is safe and secure and you can unsubscribe at any time, no questions asked.
The Cumberland View, www.thecumberlandview.com. (931) 924-3040.
The Mountain Now, www.themountainnow.com. Website providing information on area events and services in the South Cumberland region. A service provided by the Sewanee Mountain Messenger.
The Sewanee Mountain Messenger, www.sewaneemessenger.com, 598-9949, Click here to e-mail.
WZYX Radio, 1440 AM, 540 W. Cumberland, 931-967-7471. wzyxradio.net
Cowan Organizations
Cowan Commercial Club: one of Tennessee's oldest civic organizations. Founded in the year 1922, Commercial Club works to promote a more cohesive community with a healthier local economy. Call Judy Wiltze, President, at 962-3223 or click here to send an e-mail.
Cowan Ministerial Association: historic organization that brings together churches and pastors in the greater Cowan community to glorify Jesus Christ, promote Christian fellowship among the various congregations, and reach out to the community with God's love and mercy.
Franklin County Arts Guild: organization of local artists and supportive members who are interested in promoting fine arts and crafts in Franklin County, Tennessee and surrounding area. The primary focus is on advancing and providing arts education and awareness for the youth and the general public and in actively seeking venues for local artists to exhibit, showcase, and sell their works. Gallery and office located at 110 S. Tennessee Avenue.
Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge: oldest Anglican missionary agency in the World! Provider of Bible and Prayer Book translation, books, Bibles, and other theological resources for seminaries and seminarians in impoverished regions, contact Patti Posan at 931-598-1103. Book warehouse located in Cowan on East Cumberland Street.
Tennessee Association of Railroad Passengers: founded in 1979 to promote the preservation and expansion of passenger rail service in the Volunteer State. The organization's administrative office is in Cowan.
Public Utilities/Services
Cowan Board of Public Utilities:
Provider of public water and sewer services in and around the corporation of Cowan, Tenn.
All service requests are handled through the clerk's office at Cowan City Hall, 302 E. Cumberland Street, 967-7318.
Bills are due on the 15th of each month and can be paid in person during regular business hours at Cowan City Hall or by mail at PO Box 145, Cowan, TN 37318.
After hours, bills can be placed in the night depository to the right of the front door of City Hall.
Cowan Fire Department:
Non-Emergency - 968-9070
website: www.cowanfiredepartment.com
Duck River Electric Membership Corporation:
Provider of electric service in Cowan and other areas of Franklin County.
Service request are handled through either the Sewanee office on University Avenue, 598-5228, or the Decherd office at 1738 Decherd Boulevard, 967-5578.
Bills are due on the 5th of each month and can be paid at Franklin County United Bank's Cowan office.
Automatic payment by bank draft can be arranged by visiting a service office. On-line payments can be made through the website: www.dremc.com.
Elk River Public Utility District:
Provider of natural gas utility service in Cowan and other areas of Franklin County.
Service requests are handles through the office at 1416 Dinah Shore Boulevard in Winchester, 967-3642.
Bills are due on the 10th of each month and can be paid in person at the Winchester office or by mail to PO Box 970, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Automatic payment by bank draft can be arranged through the service office. On-line payments can be made through the website: www.erpud.com.
Housing Authority
Consolidated management of all public housing in Franklin County. Office is located in Winchester at 136 Ross Lane. Tel: 967-0344
Cowan Police Department
Non-emergency - 962-0110 or 967-2331 (County Dispatch)
Website: www.cowanpolice.com
Cowan Street Department
Provider of sanitation services within the coporation of Cowan. Call 967-0799 or call City Hall at 967-7318.
United States Post Office
Located at 211 E. Cumberland Street, zipcode 37318. 967-7775.
Open Monday-Friday 8 to 4 and Saturday 8 to 11:30. www.usps.gov
Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell a property in Cowan, we encourage you to contact a real estate agent specializing in Cowan properties:
Pam Peck, Century 21 Mid-State Realty, 931-967-4321
BJ Rigsby, Coldwell Banker Lynch/Rigsby, 931-967-1693
Recreation
Boiling Fork Creek and Park: come enjoy the shady, cool beauty of the city park at Boiling Fork Creek! What was once a major thoroughfare for Cowan's pioneer family's is today a tranquil place for picnics and recreation. The park features a picnic pavilion, charcoal grills, picnic tables, playground equipment, and beautiful scenery! Located on Jackson Street in the Southwest quadrant of town.
Cowan Lions Football Association: two-time harvest bowl champions and one-time runner up! Meets at Cowan Ballfield.
Jogging Trail: a 1/4 mile paved trail immediately behind the Cowan Ballfield.
Recycling
If you live within the Cowan corporation and pay the monthly garbage fee you can participate in the curbside recycling program. Stop by City Hall to add your address to the truck route and to pick up your first batch of "Blue Bags". The recycling truck runs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
If you live outside the corporation, seperate aluminum cans, newspapers, cardboard, and glass from your regular household garbage and place it in the recycling bins at the County Convenience Center on North College Street.
Businesses can recycle by calling the Interlocal Solid Waste Authority at 931-962-9048 to request special bins as well as collection service.
Your support of the local recyling program saves landfill space and reduces the cost of waste removal for the county.
To learn more about recycling and other "Earthwise" programs in the area, please contact the Chamber of Commerce (967-6788) and ask for a representative of the Beautification Committee.
Schools
Cowan Public School: Grades K-5, 501 E. Cumberland, 931-967-7353
South Middle School : Grades 6-8, 601 W. Cumberland, 931-967-7355
Franklin County High School: Grades 9-12, 801 1st Avenue E., Winchester, 931-967-2821
School of the Good Shepherd: Roman Catholic, grades K-5, 2037 Decherd Boulevard, Decherd, 931-967-5673
St. Andrew's-Sewanee: Episcopal, grades 6-12, 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, 931-598-5651
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