Morristown-Hamblen Emergency Management Agency

11/09/2026

Prepare for the cold as temperatures are expected to drop as we head toward the end of the week.

A cold front moves through Thursday, bringing rain and much colder air behind it. For Friday into the weekend, highs will struggle to make it out of the 40s and lower 50s. Expect the rain to transition into snow showers at higher elevations in the mountains early Friday morning.

11/06/2026

VETERAN'S DAY PARADE - THIS SATURDAY
A reminder that the Veteran's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 1pm in Downtown Morristown. The parade will begin at the Elks Lodge and make its way down Main Street, ending at the Hamblen County Courthouse on Jackson.
We encourage our community to attend and show their support for the veterans who served their country.

11/05/2026

10/30/2026

The time change is the classic reminder to service your home safety devices. (Smoke and carbon alarms

• Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.
• Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
• When replacing a battery, follow manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions.

Source: national fire protection association

10/28/2026

Thank you!

10/25/2026

We had the most fun at the First Responders Trunk or Treat event. Can’t wait for next year. 🧡

10/22/2026

****UPDATE 10/22/26 at 4:45pm****
Work has been completed more quickly than expected and the roadway is now reopened to traffic.

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DOWNED POWERLINES ON E. AJ HWY

****UPDATE 10/22/26 at 2pm****
We have now been informed that the repairs for the roadway closure will be longer than originally estimated. The repairs are actively being worked on; however, the closure will be throughout the remainder of today and into tomorrow morning. Drivers are urged to prepare for delays during their evening and morning commutes.

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East Andrew Johnson Highway from 25E to Norfolk Street is closed for traffic traveling in both directions. The roadway will remain closed as Morristown Utilities work to repair power lines that were damaged by a crane traveling on the railroad tracks. The repairs will hopefully be completed and the roadway open by 5:00pm this evening. This could effect travel for lunch, school, and evening commutes. We will release once the roadway is open. Crews are flagging and diverting traffic around the area.

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes and to drive distraction free during travel.

10/17/2026

Come and join us !!

Lowe’s Emergency Services Touch a Truck Event.

Today October 17th 10am-2pm @ Lowe’s in Morristown,TN!

10/14/2026

MHEMA and the Hamblen County LEPC would like to give a special thank you to the Morristown Fire Department for their informative presentation and continued dedication to protecting our community. We appreciate your commitment, hard work, and ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and make our communities safer for everyone.

Training Officer Brandon Williams, Engineer Zach Kilby, and Engineer Derek Hurst presented a confined space scenario for the LEPC (Lakeway Emergency Planning Commission) today at WSCC. We are proud of these guys for their dedication to teaching our community about emergency preparedness.

10/10/2026