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Local services and rules

Moving to Morristown: who to call and what the city asks.

In Morristown, Morristown Utilities supplies power within the city limits, and the same utility provides water service within the city limits. Internet comes from the same place: FiberNet, a fiber optic system built and managed by Morristown Utility Systems, offers video, internet and telephone service to residents of Morristown. Natural gas is the exception. It is available from Atmos Energy, a private distributor serving customers in Morristown and Hamblen County. Morristown is the county seat of Hamblen County, Tennessee.

Building-work hours, the loading noise rule and the $50.00 fine

Under the Morristown code of ordinances, building work in residential zones is allowed only between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The list of covered work includes excavation, demolition, alteration, repair and street construction. The one exception is for emergencies, and those need a permit from the building inspector.

The same code prohibits any loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading a vehicle. A noise violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a $50.00 fine for each violation, plus court costs.

Streets posted against commercial vehicles over 35,000 pounds

Under the city's vehicle and traffic code, where signs are posted, commercial vehicles over 35,000 pounds gross weight may not use streets designated by the city administrator. The exception is for vehicles delivering or picking up materials or merchandise.

The MU service request form and the deposits

Water, power and FiberNET service start with an MU service request form. The Morristown Utilities customer service line is open 24/7 at (423) 586-4121 for emergencies and service needs. MU/FiberNET accepts new service applications online or in person at its office at 433 W. 1st North St., Morristown, TN 37814.

A new service request needs copies of 2 valid IDs: 1 photo ID and 1 to verify the social security number.

The deposit schedule sets the residential electric deposit at $300.00, and customers with a satisfactory credit score are not charged a deposit. If no social security number is provided, an additional $100 deposit is required. The residential water deposit is $50.00 inside the city and $50.00 in the county.

Sewer service comes from the Morristown Utilities Wastewater Department, which serves the City of Morristown and parts of Hamblen County.

Hamblen County Solid Waste on Sublett Rd

The Hamblen County Solid Waste landfill is at 3849 Sublett Rd, Morristown. It is open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:45 pm and Saturday 7:30 am to 11:45 am. Hamblen County Solid Waste lists a tipping fee of $60.00 per ton for MSW, C&D, brush, sludge and special waste.

Enrolling in Hamblen County Schools

Hamblen County Schools serve Morristown, and the Hamblen County Department of Education is at 210 East Morris Blvd, Morristown.

On the enrollment page, new students enroll online, and a Parent Portal account is not needed to enroll a new student. Registration requires two proofs of residence, a record of birth and an immunization record, among other items.

Proof of residence means two current documents dated within the past 30 days showing the parent or guardian's name and address. Past due bills or Post Office box numbers are not acceptable.

Property tax rates of $0.9424 and $2.2524 per $100

The City of Morristown property tax rate is $0.9424 per $100. The combined city and county property tax rate is $2.2524 per $100.

Hamblen County property taxes are due on October 1st each year and become delinquent on March 1st the following year. They are paid in the Trustee's Office in the Courthouse or at the Hamblen County Government satellite office at 2415 N Davy Crockett Parkway.

Library cards, rabies tags and voter registration

The Morristown-Hamblen Library issues a full access card at its main desk, giving access to all services. A full access card requires a valid adult photo ID and proof of address.

Under the city's animal code, dogs and cats in Morristown must be vaccinated against rabies, and the rabies tag must be worn on a collar at all times.

The Hamblen County Election Commission Office, at the Hamblen County Courthouse, 511 West Second North Street, Morristown, keeps all voter registration records for Hamblen County and Morristown.

Lakeway Transit routes and the three airports

Lakeway Transit runs three fixed bus routes in Morristown. The fixed routes run Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 6:00pm.

For flying, McGhee-Tyson Airport, just south of Knoxville, offers commercial airline service and is approximately a one-hour drive from Morristown. Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Northeast Tennessee also offers commercial airline service and is about one hour's drive north of Morristown. Morristown Regional Airport, a general aviation facility, serves the immediate area.