City of Morristown - Government

06/12/2026

Stop by the Morristown Farmers Market for a great selection of fresh produce, local meats, and tasty treats. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am-5pm and Saturdays from 8am-3pm.

06/12/2026

Today kicks off the start of the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships, held each year here in Morristown. 521 players from across the country will be competing on courses at Frank Lorino Park, Wayne Hansard Park, Cherokee Park, and Panther Creek State Park. We wish all the competitors well and hope they enjoy their time in Morristown!

06/11/2026

Lakeway Transit is offering FREE fares June 29th-July 2nd and are taking donations of care package items for deployed troops.

06/09/2026

After 30 years of service to the Morristown Fire Department, Lieutenant Charles Collins has retired from the City. We are so grateful for his years of dedicated service to the department and to his community. We wish him the very best in his retirement!

06/08/2026

****UPDATE*****
Due to high chances of severe weather and wind for Friday evening, we will are rescheduling the Kids Fun Fair. The event will be moved to Tuesday, June 30th from 5-8pm.

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We are so excited for this Friday's Kids Fun Fair at Fulton-Hill Park! There will be inflatables, games, food, and an outdoor showing of The Garfield Movie.
At 6:30pm, there will be a special Kids Bike Parade around the Great Lawn at the park. Kids can decorate their bikes, scooters or wagons with patriotic colors and celebrate the 250th birthday of America! You can bring your bike already decorated or visit our decoration station beginning at 5pm.
We hope to see you at this exciting event hosted by City of Morristown Parks and Recreation Department! Event begins at 5pm.

06/07/2026

The first week of our new 4-day garbage route schedule is in the books. Overall, the change is going smoothly.
Just a reminder that all garbage carts need to be at the curb by 6am. Also, this change applies to garbage only, not recycling.
If you are still uncertain of what day your garbage collection is, you can enter your address into our web application here:

An updated trash service map to reflect the new four-day trash schedule for City of Morristown. This map covers trash services for both City of Morristown and Hamblen County residents.

06/05/2026

PLANTING A LEGACY
The family of Ruth Hess Wilson gathered at Fred Miller Park to honor her memory by dedicating two Legacy Trees given by her daughters and grandsons. Laura Trent shared that a magnolia tree in Fred Miller Park was a thoughtful and deliberate choice because back in the 1960s, their mother, along with other mothers in the neighborhood, asked the city to develop a park where the local children could play. Fred Miller Park became that special place where Laura, her four sisters and their friends grew up.
A magnolia also has special meaning for the family in that it represents their mother’s strong roots, personality and devotion to family and community. Their family home also had several beautiful magnolia trees that filled the house with fragrance, so this tree is a tangible and lasting link to their shared past.
A second tree was planted in the Wayne Hansard dog park in keeping with Mrs. Wilson’s life-long love of dogs. A red maple was chosen for its strength, shade and beauty.
Tree Board advisor Kat Morilak shared that magnolias are traditionally associated with endurance, beauty, southern heritage, hospitality and harmony, while red maples are recognized symbols of resilience, balance and renewal in many cultures.
The Legacy Tree Program was created in 2005 as a partnership between the Morristown Tree Board and Keep Morristown-Hamblen Beautiful to increase Morristown’s urban tree canopy by placing trees in public places. Trees can be donated in honor or memory of individuals or groups. Legacy Trees are planted, marked and maintained by the Morristown Tree Board, the Natural Resources Department and Parks and Recreation. For more information on the Legacy Tree Program, please call 423-585-1830 or visit the City’s website at https://www.mymorristown.com/departments/community_development/tree_board.php