July 13, 2026
News
City Council endorses alternative plan to hire fire fighters that will not include a tax raise
Taxpayers in Morristown can rest easy this year — at the City Council meeting this week the Council asked city staff to bring back the budget without the 6 cent tax increase proposed at the budget workshop last weekend.
Summer Nutrition program to launch June 2
The United States Department of Agriculture’s SUN “Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids” Bulk Feeding program that was a success last year will continue this summer.
Missing Cocke County man found in Greene County
A missing Cocke County man who was subject of a Silver Alert was found safe in Greene County Wednesday.
Merchants Greene Crossing economic plan approved by Commission
After representatives from the proposed Merchants Greene Crossing development in came before the Hamblen County Commission Finance Committee on May 11, on Thursday, the Hamblen County Commission gave its blessing to a development which is slated to contain two big-box stores in the South Bellwood Road area.
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
ATLANTA (AP) — Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U.S over the holiday weekend.
West High Honors
Morristown- Hamblen High School West held its Fourth Annual Scholarship Awards Day, part of a threepart recognition series that includes the Honors Banquet, Signing Day and Scholarship Awards Day.
East High Honors
Morristown Hamblen East High School held its annual Honors Night where students’ academic excellence was recognized.
Walters State Graduates
These students graduated from Walters State Community College in spring, 2026.
Memory Gardens to host annual Memorial Day Service
Hamblen Memory Gardens & Mausoleums will host its Annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in the Veterans Field of Honor.