Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Hamblen County Legislative Body will meet in Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in the Small Courtroom of the Hamblen County Courthouse, located at 511 West Second North Street, Morristown, Tennessee 37814. This meeting will be closed to the public for the purpose of discussing pending litigation with legal counsel.

Immediately thereafter, at 5:30 p.m., the Hamblen County Legislative Body will convene a Special Called Commission Meeting, which […]

AI Datacenter Moratorium

On July 6th, 2026, at the Planning Commission Meeting, Commissioners voted to enact a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in Hamblen County. Click to read the ordinance. 

RELIEF FUND APPLICATION EXTENDED

The Hurricane Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund application deadline has been extended to August 31, 2026. Click for full information.

HCLB COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Hamblen County Legislative Body Committee Meetings – Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00pm in the Large Courtroom of the Hamblen County Courthouse at 511 W. 2nd North Street, Morristown. Visit Meeting Packets to review items on the Agenda.

HCLB COMMISSION MEETING

Hamblen County Legislative Body – Monthly Commission Meeting: Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00pm in the 3rd Floor Large Courtroom – Hamblen County Courthouse located at 511 W. 2nd North St, Morristown. Visit Meeting Packets to review items on the Agenda.

Hamblen County 9-1-1 Announces New Administrative and Alarm Line Telephone Numbers

Morristown, TN – May 15, 2026 – Hamblen County Emergency Communications (9-1-1) is announcing the launch of new telephone numbers dedicated exclusively to administrative calls, non–emergency inquiries, and alarm company reporting. This change is part of the center’s ongoing effort to improve service efficiency and ensure that emergency lines remain available for life-threatening situations.

Effective June 1, 2026, the new telephone numbers will be:

Administrative Number = 423-616-0852

This number should be used for:

• General questions about 9-1-1 services
• Non-urgent […]
  

In order to better inform the households of Hamblen County, the Hamblen County Garbage Department has released updated guidance on bulk waste and other garbage disposal. Please click to view this short document, which should answer most questions that may come up regarding garbage, recycling, brush, and bulk waste pickup.

Revised Household Refuse/Trash, Recycle, and Bulk Waste Disposal Information

Questions may be directed to the office at 423-586-3273.

HAMBLEN COUNTY HEALTH COUNCIL MEETING

The Hamblen County Health Council will meet on August 5, 2026, 12:00 noon at the Hamblen County Health Department located at 331 W. Main St, Morristown, TN 37814.