Hamblen County Tennessee

NOTICE OF MEETING TIME CHANGE

The Hamblen County Commission has approved a change to the start time for regularly scheduled Committee and Commission Meetings. Effective September 14, 2026, these meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Please note: The September 24, 2026 Commission Meeting will remain at 5:00 p.m. due to a previously advertised public hearing scheduled to be held during that meeting.

The new 5:30 p.m. Commission Meeting time will begin with the October meeting.

Labor Day Garbage Collection

County Garbage Collection for Labor Day Holiday

The Hamblen County Garbage Department will observe Labor Day on Monday, September 7^th, 2026.

If your normal collection day is Monday, September 7^th please place your garbage and recyclables at your normal location by 6:00am on Tuesday, September 8^th and leave there until it […]

Public Notice

Public Hearing

The Hamblen County Legislative Body will conduct a public hearing on September 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Commission Meeting in the Chancery Courtroom of the Hamblen County Courthouse, 511 W. 2nd North Street, Morristown, Tennessee, pursuant to T.C.A.
§§ 13-7-105 for the purpose of taking comments regarding a proposed amendment to the Hamblen County Zoning Ordinance. Anyone wishing to speak will be allotted three (3) minutes. The ordinance, if enacted , will impose […]

HEALTH COUNCIL MEETING MOVED

The August 5, 2026 meeting of the Hamblen County Health Council has been moved to Talley Ward Recreation Center located at 324 S James St, Morristown TN 37813. The meeting will still take place at 12:00noon.

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, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm 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, September 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm 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.