Local News
Liberty Bell replica to be rung July 4 at Morristown City Center
A joint ceremony between the Sons of the American Revolution and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to ring the replica Liberty Bell located at Morristown City Hall will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

Post Pro Pack Ship Print hosts ribbon cutting
The Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Post Pro Pack Ship Print, a new packing, shipping and printing business at 463 Crockett Trace Drive, Unit 6, with a ribboncutting ceremony Thursday.
County Commission continues work on budget
The Fiscal Year 2027 Hamblen County Budget moved closer to passage on Monday afternoon as many items were presented for consideration to commissioners.
Cocke County man accused of killing, planning to eat dog
A Cocke County man was arrested after allegedly slaughtering his dog apparently, with the intention of eating the animal.

Tightly Knit: The jumping Sheep holds ribbon cutting
With shelves full of yarn and a focus on community, The Jumping Sheep officially opened its doors with a recent ribbon cutting celebration.

City Council adopts budget
By Drew C. RobinsonTribune Staff WriterCity Council adopted its 2026-2027 fiscal year budget Tuesday night at its meeting after city staff presented a plan to hire more firefighting personnel without…


Jefferson County Retired Teachers honor educators with classroom grants amid plans to dissolve association
The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association recently recognized 19 local educators through its Active Teacher Grants Program, awarding more than $4,300 in classroom grants funded entirely by retired teachers in the community.

Alleged Hawkins rapist, subject of TBI Most Wanted Alert, found dead
A man wanted by Hawkins County authorities who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list earlier this week was found dead Wednesday.

