ABC of Greater Tennessee honors The Christman Company, Morristown-Hamblen West for Excellence in Construction
The Christman Company’s Morristown-Hamblen West project earned an Excellence in Construction honor by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Tennessee Chapter. The Christman Company was also named 2023 General Contractor of the Year. The prestigious recognitions were celebrated at the Annual Excellence in Construction® (EIC) Awards and STEP ceremony on Dec. 7 at the […]
Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) and Morristown Utilities (MU) Forge New Chapter in Clean Energy Partnership
At the end of October, both the Morristown Utilities (MU) Board and the Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) Board approved the Notice to Proceed Resolutions for a 25-Megawatt solar generation facility in Jefferson County. MU and AEC have entered this joint agreement with Dancing Horse, LLC to secure the project. General Manger and Executive Vice President […]
Suspect Arrested Following Shooting Behind West Main Street In Morristown
A Morristown man was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault following a shooting in downtown Morristown early the morning of October 22, 2023 Carl Antonio Davis, Jr., 27, of Morristown is suspected of shooting 28-year-old Jordan Suiter behind 142 West Main Street after the two argued while attending a party in the building. Suiter was […]
Morristown Police Department Det. Sgt. Gary Bean Graduates Leadership Academy
Detective Sergeant Gary Bean graduated from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations State Academy Leadership Development Experience on September 15, 2023. The Morristown Police Department has several supervisory personnel who have graduated a variety of leadership academies such as: Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, University of Tennessee Southeastern Leadership Academy, Federal Bureau of Investigation Law […]
TML Awards Ceremony Honors Morristown Landing
Earlier this month, the City of Morristown was notified by the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) that they were selected as the recipient of the “Excellence in Recreation Facilities Award”. This week, City staff and Council members attended the TML 83rd Annual Conference in Nashville at which they were honored during the event ceremony and presented […]
Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting
The Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in Morristown early Saturday morning. Police are asking anyone that may have come into contact with the pictured vehicle, a white 2005 Pontiac Vibe, Friday night into Saturday morning to contact investigators immediately. This […]
Morristown Police Department Asking Public For Information Related To Homicide Saturday Morning
The Morristown Police Department is asking the public for information relating to a homicide that occurred early April 29 in the morning in north Morristown. Police were dispatched to Five Point Mobile Home Park on Brights Pike Road shortly before 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning after 911 callers reported hearing gunshots in the area. Officers discovered […]
Investigators Searching For 33 Year Old Chastity Marie Lucas
Investigators are currently searching for 33-year-old Chastity Marie Lucas. Ms. Lucas left the hospital in Morristown against medical advice on April 19, 2023, and her family has not seen or heard from her since. Investigators and family are concerned for her safety. Ms. Lucas is a White female approximately 5’5” tall and weighs about 115 […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce OTICS USA, Inc. to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Hamblen County
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and OTICS USA, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $147 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Morristown, Tennessee. OTICS USA will create 70 new jobs at its U.S. headquarters in Hamblen County through the expansion. As a supplier for […]
AEC is Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Broadband Grant from the State of Tennessee
The State of Tennessee awarded Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) with a broadband grant for a total $8,631,244.48 as part of the Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund-American Rescue Plan (TEBF-ARP). AEC will receive funding throughout and upon completion of the project. AEC General Manager Greg Williams states, “We’re very excited about receiving news from the State of […]
UPDATE – Found Safe – Christina “Dee Dee” Strange Ivy
UPDATE: Christina “Dee Dee” Strange Ivy has been located and is safe. Investigators are currently searching for 47-year-old Christina “Dee Dee” Strange Ivy. On Saturday, she notified an acquaintance that her vehicle had broken down in south Morristown. When the individual arrived, Ms. Ivy was gone. Ms. Ivy was seen at a local business on […]
Walter Noe Mendez Mendez -person of interest in the hit-and-run crash that killed an 18-month-old child in south Morristown
Morristown Police Department (MPD) investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in the hit-and-run crash that killed an 18-month-old child in south Morristown last night. At approximately 10:40pm Saturday evening, police were called to the scene on Louise Avenue where a white Scion tC had accelerated backwards into a […]
The Power of Partnership Between AEC and MU Fuels Clean Energy and Projected Savings
White Pine, Tennessee, July 28, 2022 – Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) and Morristown Utilities Commission (MUC) Boards have executed a Power Purchase Agreement with Dancing Horse, LLC (Sunrise Energy Ventures) to purchase solar power from a joint project to be located in White Pine. Both utilities have long-term power contracts with TVA and in exchange, TVA […]
City of Morristown announces partnership with Covenant Sports Medicine for Morristown Landing
Covenant Health has been selected as the exclusive health and wellness partner for the upcoming community center, Morristown Landing. This partnership between Morristown Landing and Covenant Health involves a 10-year sponsorship and leasing agreement connecting the two organizations. Covenant Health will open a 3,500 sq ft Cardiac Rehab center at The Landing, located at the […]
Morristown Police Seeks Help In Locating Wanted Individuals in Morristown Auto Thefts
The Morristown Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a series of stolen vehicles that have been left running unattended in driveways in the mornings. The MPD is asking for the public’s help in locating two individuals who have outstanding warrants relating to some of these incidents. Aaron Hannah, 29, and Tyler Brice, 30, (photos attached) […]
Canine Distemper Case Confirmed at Area Shelter
Last weekend a puppy at the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society (MHHS) exhibited symptoms of distemper. On Monday, the mother and rest of the litter were confirmed positive after MHHS director Pam Velder submitted samples to the virology laboratory at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. MHHS staff followed best practices by immediately testing […]
