School board recognizes ’23 scholar bowl winners
B The Hamblen County School Board held its first meeting following the kickoff of the 2023-2024 School year Tuesday evening. As the board celebrated the new school year, it also highlighted several accomplishments made by students and staff. Assistant Superintendent…
Council considering updates to City Charter
B Editor’s Note: This is the Fourth in a series on the City Council’s planning efforts. Approving amendments to the City of Morristown’s 120-year-old Charter is a process that might never be described as exciting, but nevertheless, councilmembers are committed…
Senior Center to hold Bingo event
F Disappointed that you didn’t buy that Mega Millions winning ticket? There’s still a chance to win some hard cash on Friday, while engaging in a bit of community fellowship. After a successful debut in 2022, the Senior Citizens Center…
Snapshot
The Morristown Farmers Market, located in Downtown Morristown, is celebrating National Farmers Market Week with many types of fresh produce from Whitt Farms, Morgan Farms and Hipsher Farms.
Boys & Girls Club Super Auction
S Board Member Scott Shafer is handing over the keys to the Shafer Family Boat to Boys & Girls Club of Morristown Program Director Shane Borie. This Tracker Boat with a 40HP Mercury Motor and trailer will be auctioned at this…
Around The State
Former Memphis officer gets 1 year in prison for a car crash that killed 2 people in 2021 MEMPHIS (AP) — A former police officer must serve one year in prison in a car crash that killed two people while…
Knoxville Children’s Theatre to present Huckleberry Finn
F Knoxville Children’s Theatre presents a live production of “Huckleberry Finn.” Based on the book by Mark Twain and adapted by Zack Allen, the play brings the famous book to life on stage. The play will be performed August 11th-27th.…
New art exhibitions open at the Emporium in Knoxville
F Knoxville – The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present four new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 1st – 30th, 2023. A free gathering with the artists will take place on Friday, September…
Florrie “Gay” Tyree-Kudla
Florrie “Gay” Tyree-Kudla, 80, of Bean Station, passed away Monday evening, August 7, 2023, at Morristown-Hamblen Health Care System. Gay retired from General Motors in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to East Tennessee. She loved to cook, go on cruises…
Patriots look sharp in scrimmage against David Crockett
B Jefferson County entered Tuesday’s contest against David Crockett having not practiced in four days. You wouldn’t have been able to tell watching the Patriots scrimmage. Jefferson County scored three plays into the scrimmage and were off-and-running from there. The…

