Jeff Elkins
Jeff Elkins, 62, went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home in Morristown. He was a faithful member, deacon, and Sunday school teacher at Russellville Baptist Church, and was a loyal employee of Coca-Cola for 39…
History Talks ~ Claborn discusses generations of war
B Jim Claborn is known for talking – and he did just that at a recent Rotary of Morristown meeting. His introduction to Rotary members included a tale of intrigue of course. His reputation as a teacher was one of…
Favorite son – Crockett Tavern Museum holds birthday party for namesake
The Crockett Tavern Museum held a celebration to honor frontiersman David “Davy” Crockett’s 236 Birthday. The community gathered on the lawn at the Crockett Tavern Museum Saturday afternoon to honor the historic day. Christina Mosley, tour guide, was thrilled to…
Bloom! – Hamblen County Garden Club expands membership
B The Hamblen County Garden Club will host its inaugural garden party and a plant sale to benefit the club and its mission. The Hamblen County Garden Club is a community organization welcoming all levels of gardeners. The group provides…
Solar lab provides bright future for area students
A new hands-on, solar power generating learning lab in our region is setting up our young people for a bright future in our changing climate and changing economy. Leaders from BrightRidge flipped a symbolic oversized light switch last week to…
Citizen Tribune Sports Podcast: Tennessee Football Preview
On today’s episode of the Citizen Tribune Sports Podcast, Rob Harvey and Dylan Owens preview the Tennessee football season. The duo goes game-by-game and gives their offensive and defensive breakout stars. Make sure to listen to the end for this…
Free Concert Set for Labor Day Sunday on Cherokee Lake in Jefferson City
Award-winning singer/songwriter Aaron Carter has always been a fan of small towns and lakes having grown up in Rockwood, Tenn. It seems only fitting that Bobby Carroll (a small-town boy himself) wanted to bring him back to Jefferson City to share…
Council holds roundtable on voting by ward after change in state election law
B The city’s listening roundtable held Tuesday evening included a number of attendees who had similar opinions on the topic of voting by ward, but differed in their reasoning behind those feelings. Before comments were heard, Morristown Mayor Gary Chesney…
Changes to County bulk waste pickup begin Friday
F Effective, Sept. 1, Hamblen County bulk waste pickup regulations are changing. Earlier this year, the County Commission decided to stop perceived abuses of the bulk waste pickup program by commercial operators. Hamblen County is the only county in the…
HCSAC to host Memorial Walk
B The Hamblen County Substance Abuse Coalition will host a Memorial Walk on September 30 to remember those who lost their lives to addiction. The walk will be held at Fred Miller Park at the Bishop Goodman Shelter. Registration is…

