John Rose discusses Tennessee’s future during Grainger County visit

RUTLEDGE - Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. John Rose brought his Tennessee True Tour to Grainger County on Monday evening, meeting with residents at SunFresh Produce and sharing his vision for the state’s future.
Bible Thought
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, --Ephesians 5:25-26
Today in History

Today in History
Morristown-Hamblen High School West Welcomes Dr. Alvin Sanders, Jr. as Principal

Morristown Hamblen High School West has a new principal and it’s a familiar face. Dr. Alvin Sanders – the former West High football coach who has called the school home for the last 20 years – has been picked to…
Walters State student receives Hites Scholarship, Plans career in art

In a world that encourages science and engineering, Walters State graduate Mia Kelly is proud to be an art major.And it’s paying off. Kelly is the first Walters State student to receive a Hites Scholarship, one of the largest transfer…
Da Bears are on Da Move

Reports of bear sightings are on the rise in the Lakeway Area
Morristown couple raises giant sunflower plants

For Earl and Glenna Bowlin, there are sunflowers in the Oaks.
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

