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Hamblen County to extend mask mandate through September 30
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Saturday, Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain extended the county’s facial coverings requirement through September 30. The mandate was set to expire Saturday, August 29...
View ArticleBoats collide on Cherokee Lake in Hawkins County Sunday night
MOORESBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A collision on the water sent rescue crews out late Sunday night on Cherokee Lake. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says two bass boats collided in the main channel...
View ArticleHamblen County Schools returning this week
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s back to school Tuesday as Hamblen County Schools start date was pushed back to after Labor Day. That move came in July when Hamblen County was a hot spot for the...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Hamblen County Schools officially back in business on Tuesday
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’re in Hamblen County, on Tuesday, the school bells were finally ringing. Hamblen County Schools returning this week The start of school was pushed back to after...
View ArticleUPDATE: Missing Morristown couple found safe, according to police department
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- UPDATE: Both Waynah Witt and Douglas Turner were found safe, according to Morristown Police Department. PREVIOUS STORY: Police investigators are searching for a missing...
View ArticleMan transported to Vanderbilt following Morristown structure fire
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- A fire on Tuesday sent one man to the hospital. The Morristown Fire Department responded around 1 p.m. to a structure fire at 516 Cain Ave. Fire fighters found an out...
View ArticleCoronavirus in Tennessee: Heritage Center reports 14 resident COVID-19 deaths
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- UPDATE: The Heritage Center, a nursing home out of Morristown, reports 14 resident COVID-19 deaths, and nine active resident cases. Additionally, four residents are in the...
View ArticleHamblen County Sheriff investigating pair of fires as arson
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office is investigating two potential arson incidents this month. The Sheriff's Office believes a stolen Dodge Ram truck that was set on fire...
View ArticleCoronavirus in Tennessee: State Health Department reports 3 new resident...
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- The Tennessee Department of Health has reported three new deaths at the Heritage Center nursing home. There have now been 17 deaths linked to the nursing home. Earlier in...
View ArticleMorristown couple charged under Haley's Law for using meth in baby's presence
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- A man and woman were charged with aggravated child abuse or neglect after an incident at Morristown Hotel and Suites. Steven Anthony Bailey, 27, and Lillian Sue Hardee, 19,...
View ArticleMorristown couple charged under Haley's Law for using meth in baby's presence
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- A man and woman were charged with aggravated child abuse or neglect after an incident at Morristown Hotel and Suites. Steven Anthony Bailey, 27, and Lillian Sue Hardee, 19,...
View ArticleMorristown Mayor: Hamblen County is now in Red Zone per White House COVID-19...
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) -- Saturday afternoon, Mayor Gary Chesney posted to Facebook saying that, according to the White House COVID-19 Task Force, Hamblen County is now in the Red Zone. Chesney...
View ArticleHamblen County mayor extends mask mandate
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain is extending the county's mask mandate through the end of November. The original mask mandate was set to expire Friday, Oct. 30. The...
View ArticleTwo Morristown residents face counterfeiting, theft charges
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- Two people are facing counterfeiting and theft charges after police say they were found in a stolen car with sheets of uncut sheets of counterfeit $10 and $20 bills....
View ArticleNew healthcare facility coming to Morristown
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- Another sign of growth in Morristown is that of a new healthcare facility, which is in the works. On Wednesday, Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System and Covenant Health...
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'Honk if you're happy!': Morristown greeter Jake Stitts gifted a new van...
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- People around Morristown are used to seeing Jake Stitt's smiling face and wave, sitting outside by a sign that reads, "HONK if you're HAPPY!" Jake's father, Tim Stitts says...
View ArticleMorristown restaurant throws out 65 pounds of food after health inspection
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) -- Food temperatures and improper thawing of food led to a failing score for a Morristown restaurant. El Azteca, 4397 E. Morris Blvd., Morristown - Grade: 67; new score: 87 The...
View ArticleHamblen County mask mandate extended through Dec. 30
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) - Hamblen County's mask mandate has now been extended for thirty more days. Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain made the decision Monday afternoon. The mandate was set to...
View ArticleHamblen Co. Health Dept. changing COVID-19 testing hours
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) - The Hamblen County Health Department’s COVID-19 testing hours will change starting next week. Testing at the Hamblen County Health Department on Mondays and Fridays will now...
View ArticleHospital staff and physicians begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in Morristown
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) -- Saturday, Lakeway area hospital staff and doctors started receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Tennessee Coronavirus: State reports 115 new COVID-19 related deaths as cumulative...
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