JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Two fires in two years closed the garbage transfer station at the Convenience Center on Towe String Rd, Jacksboro in April. The first fire occurred in Aug. 2024 and the second fire occurred in April 2026.
Improvements to the transfer station were planned prior to the April fire.
As of Monday, the transfer station has been completely rebuilt and is back open. The upgrades to the station were made to improve safety, efficiency, and service for the community.
The transfer station hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8am -5:30 pm and Saturday 8 am – 3 pm. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHSED-06/04/2026-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF'S CHARLIE HUTSON)
