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1 week ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-TN, made a stop in Morristown on Wednesday where he toured a production line and spoke about President Donald Trump’s tariffs that are affecting international trade. Meeting with executives at MAHLE, a global manufacturer of automotive parts and one of Morristown’s largest employers, Hagerty offered some observations about the state of current affairs and how tariff negotiations evolve. “I was in his first administration,” Hagerty said.
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1 week ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
Hundreds of children showed up and participated in managed chaos as they scrounged for Easter eggs at East Eggsellent adventure at Fulton-Hill Park in Morristown on Tuesday. Grouped by age to make the fierce pursuit of candy fairer, smiles broke out on faces as the brightly colored eggs were broken into. With help from sponsors and the community, Morristown Parks and Recreation put on another fun, family event that is becoming a highlight of the spring season in the city.
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1 week ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
For South Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department, taking care of auto fires on the interstate is a regular occurrence; just this past Sunday, they were dispatched to the scene of a semi-truck on fire. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is in charge of public safety on the interstate, but, when a larger emergency response is needed on any Hamblen County section of I-81, South is usually getting sent out. “We cover all 10 miles of Hamblen County interstate,” South Hamblen Chief Kevin Jarnagin said.
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1 week ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
Founded in 1955, The Country Club in Morristown has been serving up some of the best golf and club amenities to be found in Tennessee for decades. On Saturday night, the club celebrated its 70 years of member-driven success by throwing its first Presidents Ball. 80 members showed up “dressed to the nines.”“The Country Club has meant so much to this community,” former club president and current member Jerry Isaacs said.
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1 week ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
Girls Incorporated of Hamblen County had a stellar turnout at their 2025 Taste of Morristown event at Walters State Community College. With over 1,000 in attendance, Executive Director Amy Register was pleased to see the continued support for the organization. “This event supports our 8-week summer program, where we serve 150-plus girls (through things like) field trips and new experiences,” she said.
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1 week ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
Three different structure fires kept the Morristown Fire Department busy on Wednesday and Thursday. First, a storage building caught fire at 1160 Iris Street and quick action by the first arriving engine company saved the residence at that address from being a total loss, though the damage was heavy. The fire was reported just before 11:30 a.m. and that first engine was on scene in less than four minutes.
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2 weeks ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
Three years ago at the age of 16, Leandro Cortes started a small business out of his bedroom that has grown and moved, and is now known as Lumify Printing and Marketing, located in one of the busiest concentrations of retail businesses in Morristown. At a ribbon cutting ceremony organized by the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce, Cortes spoke about needing T-shirts when he started out, but they only needed a few at a time, with an intent to resale.
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2 weeks ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
Every year, the Shriners Hospitals for Children embodies the tagline “Love to the Rescue” by caring for the medical needs of children all over the country, and on May 3, on Douglas Lake, fishing enthusiasts will be able to support that care and compete for prizes in the Casting for Kids tournament. With a total purse of right at $30,0000 that includes $13,000 for first place, the tournament should have anglers from East Tennessee and all over racing to their favorite spots on the lake.
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2 weeks ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
When Dr. Mailien Rogers moved to East Tennessee years ago for medical school and residency, she didn’t know she’d stay, and certainly didn’t guess Morristown would be home. But, as life often dictates, circumstances and a love for her patients would have her put roots down in the Lakeway Area. She shared her story at the ribbon cutting last week of Tennessee Oncology where she leads a dedicated team dedicated to providing excellent care for cancer patients.
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2 weeks ago | 
citizentribune.com | Drew Robinson
Two different motorcycle crashes on Highway 25/70 in Cocke County on Saturday resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The first crash occurred at 1:35 p.m. when a 2001 Harley-Davidson, driven by Jason Wilde, 47, of North Carolina, was traveling westbound when, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, the driver “failed to maintain his lane of travel and drifted across the centerline.”The motorcycle struck an International utility truck and slid into a Lincoln Navigator.
