Key Points: Morristown, TN – The National Weather Service (NWS) Morristown Office and the Morristown-Hamblen Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are partnering to offer a free Storm Spotter training class on February 27, 2025. This valuable training is open to the public, with a minimum age of 15. What is a Storm Spotter? Storm Spotters are […
Hamblen County Surpasses Fundraising Goal with United Way!
Key Points: The United Way of Hamblen County is celebrating a tremendous achievement after exceeding its annual fundraising goal for the third year in a row. The organization announced at their Annual Meeting this week, held at the Rose Center, that they raised an impressive $1,461,979, surpassing their goal of $1,375,000. This accomplishment
01/20/2025 – Traffic Advisory – Sevier County
Traffic Advisory: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March Monday, January 20, 2025 A march celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place in the downtown area on Monday, January 20, 2025. Court Avenue, between Honey Lane and the Sevier County Courthouse, will be temporarily closed beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. and ending by 11:00 a.m. [&hell
Terry Templin Arrested on Drug Offenses
Terry Templin age 64 was arrested for several drug offenses following a traffic stop. The following list of drugs were seized following his arrest. His bond was set at $100,000.00. “All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty”. 1 suspected Oxycodone 325mg 30 suspected suboxone pills 11 suspected Fentanyl pressed pills. 27 suspected Oxy
I-81 South Multi-Vehicle Crash Leaves One Injured
Key Points: HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. — A multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 South in Hamblen County resulted in at least one injury on Tuesday. The White Pine Fire Department responded to the scene near Exit 4 around 12:39 p.m. The collision involved a car hauler, a box truck, and several other vehicles. The exact number […]
Wilderness First Aid Course
Wilderness First Aid course being hosted at Bridgemont Camp and Outdoor Center and Smoky Mtn. Guides February 22-23, 2025. If you love the outdoors, lead hikes or trips in the backcountry, consider this course and be prepared for the unexpected. More info. at www.bridgemontcamp.com or email us at bridgemontcamp@gmail.com
CLOSED – Bluff Mountain Road
Bluff Mountain Road has become impassible due to multiple stuck cars blocking the roadway just before Smokey Cove. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has requested everyone please stay off the roads and avoid driving due to deteriorating conditions.