Ground breaking for new Lincoln Elementary set for Monday
B The Hamblen County Board of Education will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the New Lincoln Heights Elementary School on Monday, June 12. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at Gateway Service Park off Martin Luther King Boulevard in…
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A MATS Resident has successfully completed its program, has secured sustainable income, and now has a home of her own. MATS’ staff is very proud and so happy for her.
Around The Area
HABIT Dogs to visit the MH Library On a day not too far in the future, ‘doggos’ will take over the Morristown-Hamblen Library. A variety of canine breeds have long been known as therapeutic to humans, and specially trained four-legged…
Newport KOA Campground under new ownership
F Kampgrounds of America is pleased to welcome John Cascarano, new owner of the Newport/I-40/Smoky Mountains KOA Journey, to the KOA family of campgrounds. Cascarano owns another campground nearby. “I got into this industry about a year ago. I grew…
Rose Center celebrates grant
Celebrating the recent upgrades to lighting and sound at Rose Center’s Prater Hall in Morristown are from left: Tonya Hall, Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador; John McClellan, 2023 Chamber Chair; Cookie Larkin and Cindy Thompson, Rose Center Board of…
WSCC Niswonger campus to host Mini-Medic Camp
F Students will spend a day explore health care careers and skills at the Walters State Niswonger Campus Mini-Medic Camp. The event is sponsored by the college’s Division of Workforce Training and is designed for rising sixth through eight graders.…
Leah Taylor Dunn
Leah Taylor Dunn, age 43 of Morristown, passed away at her home on the morning of Wednesday June 7, 2023. As an artistic, creative, and intellectual individual, Leah will be remembered for her many talents. She was passionate about the…
Honoring Mama Bird ~ City cuts ribbon on Evelyn Johnson Way
B The small plane spotted in flight just before 9 a.m. above the continually developing Merchants Greene area in West Morristown was an appropriate sight, considering the brief ceremony to be held on the hour. The City of Morristown dedicated…
Parker Lynn Cross
Parker Lynn Cross was born on May 25th 2018, to Matthew and Paidge Cross. Parker received her ultimate healing on June 8, 2023. Parker’s best friend was her big sister, Paisyn, who she loved and strived to be like. In…
City Councilmember earns Boys & Girls Club Lifetime Achievement award
F Teacher, community leader, City Councilmember and long-time supporter of the Boys & Girls Club, Kay Senter will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement award at the Annual Steak and Burger Dinner to be held June 29 at First Presbyterian…

