The Greene County Animal Control office provides for the safe capture, impound, and disposal of animals as needed to ensure public safety, health, and welfare.
There is an agreement between Greene County and the four municipalities within its borders for funding of this department. The agreement is that the City of Greeneville reimburses 24% of cost, Town of Mosheim 3% of cost, Town of Tusculum 3% of cost, and the Town of Baileyton 1% of the cost, with the county funding 69% of the cost. This percentage is based upon population.
The Animal Control Office employees 5 full time Officers. 4 of the full time officers that work 8 hour shifts. Three Officers work “road calls” and one Officer performs office/shelter duty. The 5th full time employee is the Director of Animal Control that over sees all activities and also works road calls and office/shelter duties.
The Greene County Animal Control Office also serve as rabies offices with the Greene County Health Department.
The Office operates the James “Jim” Eagle Animal Shelter located at 990 Hal Henard Road. Shelter hours for viewing are: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and office hours are: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Animal Shelter closes from 12 noon until 1 p.m. for lunch each day and on Saturday/Sunday and holidays we are closed.
The shelter has an adoption agreement with the Greeneville/Greene County Humane Society. Animals held for at least 72 hours may be adopted through the Greeneville/Greene County Humane Society.
Stray animals are picked up Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After Hours Calls
DOMESTIC ANIMAL RESPONSE PROTOCOL
EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS CALL
After hours emergency calls include – vicious animal, severe animal attacks, sick or strange-acting animals, or animals taken into care due to a traffic stop and arrest. Due to staffing law enforcement makes the initial after hours response and determines if animal control is needed or if the situation can be resolved.
STRAY ANIMALS AND ANIMAL WELFARE INVESTIGATIONS
Stray animals and animal welfare investigations are conducted during weekday work hours. After hours/weekend will be made based upon emergency criteria .Greene County Animal Control will respond to after hour’s calls at the request of on scene law enforcement officers.
Quick Resource Links
- 2025 Rabies Clinic Schedule
- Greene County Animal Control (view our animals)
- Greeneville / Greene County Humane Society
- Bright Hope Animal Rescue
- Tennessee Animal Control Association
- National Animal Control Association
- Rabies information
Office Information
Address
990 Hal Henard Rd
Greeneville, TN 37743
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weekdays closed 12 noon until 1 p.m. for lunch
Saturday viewing 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday office 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Telephone Number
(423) 798-1777
Fax Number
(423) 798-1778
Email Address: