Hamblen County Government strives to foster the highest quality of life for its citizens through open and responsive government and the facilitation of economic vitality. We commit ourselves to provide services that meet and/or exceed the needs and expectations of the people of Hamblen County.
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MEETINGS, EVENTS and NOTIFICATIONS
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Garbage Collection
County Garbage Collection for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday
The Hamblen County Garbage Department will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th, 2026.
| Normal Collection Day | Make-Up Collection Day |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
If your normal collection day is Monday, January 19th please place your garbage and recyclables at your normal location by 6:00am on Tuesday, January […]
HCLB COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Hamblen County Legislative Body Committee Meetings – Monday, January 12, 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, January 22, 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.
FOP Toy Drive
The Fraternal Order of Police toy drive is now going on. Drop boxes for new toys at located at the Hamblen County Courthouse, Hamblen County Justice Center, Dollar General Store-East A J Highway., Buffalo Trail, South Cumberland and Talbott. Please help provide new toys for some children in need.
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 January 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Hamblen County Health Department located at 331 W. Main St, Morristown, TN 37814.
Garbage Can Reminders
As Hamblen County begins to use the Automated Side-Loader trucks to pick up garbage, please remember these points when setting out your garbage for collection:
- Drivers will no longer able to physically handle cans
- Cans must be at the roadside by 6:00am on the scheduled pick-up day
- Use only the county-supplied containers
- All cans must be placed with the HANDLE TOWARD THE HOUSE
- Leave 4 feet between the can and other obstructions
- Cans should be placed within […]
