Chesney, Senter and Bivens win in municipal election
F Despite voting numbers that would rank as dismal – just 1,538 voters out of an eligible 14,955 participated, or 10% – the Morristown city election on Tuesday managed to produce historical outcomes with two of its candidates. Morristown Mayor…
Harshbarger provides legislative updates in Dandridge
B U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, said Tuesday that the $420 trillion debt ceiling bill that was passed by the House was one of the best bills put forward in this Congressional session. “This absolutely cuts money,” Harshbarger said. “It…
It’s a Hoax: TBI: False active shooter calls made to E-911 centers
F The Tennessee Bureau of investigations is working with state and federal agencies to trace the source of several hoax 911 calls made Wednesday morning. The calls alleged an active shooter at various high schools around the state including Jefferson…
Food Truck rally set for tonight
B The Chefs Workshop will bring a food truck rally to Downtown Morristown every Wednesday for the month of May. The rally which begins tonight will be held at the Farmers Market each Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.…
Encore 39 Steps opens Friday
F Encore Theatrical Company’s 2023 season continues with the opening of The 39 Steps on Friday. Adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan, this play follows a man retched from his boring life by a woman, a tragedy and…
Snapshot:: Certified Physical Therapy Technicians
S Exercise Science students at West High took their Physical Therapy Technician Certification and had great success. Of the six students that took the test, all six passed and are now Certified Physical Therapy Technicians. The national pass rate for…
MPD asks for information on car possibly related to Saturday homicide
F The Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in Morristown early Saturday morning. Police are asking anyone that may have come into contact with the pictured…
Around the State
Lee: Tennessee education commissioner leaving at end of year NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn is leaving the state department at the end of the school year, Gov. Bill Lee announced Monday. Schwinn will be succeeded by…
Legislature passes three-month sales tax holiday on groceries
F NASHVILLE – The Tennessee General Assembly has approved more than $400 million in tax cuts for Tennessee families and businesses through the Tennessee Works Tax Act, marking one of the largest tax cuts in Tennessee history and supporting future…
Darlene Foster York
Darlene Foster York, age 66 of Morristown, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, following a brief illness. She was a 1974 graduate of Maury High School and worked at Tennessee Handbags, Anchor Brush and NCR before she retired. She…

