August 29, 2026
John Gullion
City Council passes ’26-’27 budget
The Morristown City Council passed its 2026-2027 year budget on Tuesday evening at their meeting. It includes no new taxes, though a revenue increase may be necessary in the future to cover the cost of new firefighter hires intended to maintain the high standard of coverage and ratings currently in place.
Today in History
Golden State’s number one draft choice Chris Washburn, left, gets together with two other top choices at the NBA draft in New York, June 17, 1986. Dwayne “Pearl” Washington, center, of Syracuse was chosen first by New Jersey, while Chuck Person of Auburn went to Indiana.
Keep the Force with you
Luke’s ‘Empire’ lightsaber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
Armstrong to serve as Secretary of the state’s Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee
Dan Armstrong, District Attorney General of the 3rd Judicial District is newly elected to serve as Secretary on the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) Executive Committee.
TVHS to close Public Housing, Section 8 waiting lists July 2
Due to the large number of applications currently on file and extended wait times for assistance, Tennessee Valley Housing Services will temporarily stop accepting new applications for these programs effective Thursday, July 2.
MPD announces latest member of team
The Morristown Police Department welcomes new police K-9 Greg.
Lillian Marie Manis
May 27, 2026
Property Transfers
James Scott Mitchell, Allison Faye Mitchell to Alex S.
Steve Carroll
Aug 23, 1949 - Jun 14, 2026
Mildred “Alberta” Hollifield
Jun 16, 2026