Newcomers
often have questions about important services and businesses in
the area. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers
to guide new Hamblen County residents as they settle into the
Lakeway area.
How do I
get my electrical power turned on and who do I call if I have
problems?
City: Morristown Power Co.: 586-4121;
County: Appalachian Electric: 586-4755; Holston Electric:
581-2066.
Who will provide water to my home, and how can I receive
service if I have problems?
City: Morristown Water System: 586-4121; Alpha- Talbott:
586-2925; Bean Station: 993-2326; Lakeway:
272-512;Russellville-Whitesburg: 586-2232.
Who do I call about my sewer hookup?
City residents are connected to the city sewer system. County
residents use individual septic tanks.
City engineer: 585-4620.
How do I get information about the legal issues relating to
the construction or renovation of a home or business?
City engineer: 585-4620.
How do I get information on building permits or building
inspection within city limits?
Chief Building Inspector: 585-4625 or 585-4626.
Who do I call with a question concerning property zoning?
City: Planning Director: 585-4621; County: Planning Commission:
581-1373.
Who do I call if I have questions about my taxes?
City: City Clerk: 585-4607; County: Hamblen
County administrative office: 586-1852.
How can I get information on garbage pickup or brush
retrieval?
City: Public Works Department: 585-4658; County: 586-3273.
How can I find out more information about housing?
Public housing: Morristown Housing Authority: 586-5115.
General: Morristown Association of Realtors: 587-2266.
How can I gather information about participating in the city
and county recycling efforts?
City and county crews provide pickup on a weekly schedule.
Plastics, glass, aluminum and newspaper may be combined in blue
bags and placed near the curb. Weekly schedule: Keep America
Beautiful: 586-6422. Recycling details: Recycling Center:
587-3257.
Where can I go for medical needs?
Two hospitals serve area residents: Lakeway Regional: 586-7230;
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System: 586-4231.
Who do I call if I would like information on my driver's
license and/or registration?
Driver's license: 587-7044; Vehicle registration: Hamblen County
Clerk's Office: 586-1993.
How do I register to vote?
Hamblen County Election Commission: 586-7169.
What school district will my child attend and what is the
school schedule?
General information: Hamblen County School System: 586-7700; Bus
schedule, bus garage: 586-2103.
Who do I call if my child is interested in playing in a youth
league sport?
Recreation office: 586-0260.
How do
I subscribe to the local newspaper?
Citizen-Tribune: 581-5630.
How can I reserve a picnic area at a park?
City parks: 586-0260; Cherokee Park: 586-5232; Panther Creek
State Park: 587-7046.
Who can I contact about strays or animal owners' regulations?
Animal control: 585-4658.
Who can I call for advice on removing an animal that has
become lodged or has nested in unwanted areas of my home?
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency: 587-7037; Lynn McCoy:
581-4449.
Where do I go if I am interested in adopting a pet?
Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society: 581-1494.
How do I get a library card?
Morristown-Hamblen Library: 586-6410.
What civic and service activities are available in
Morristown?
Rose Center: 586-6502.
What
higher education is available in the immediate area?
Walters State Community College: 585-2600.
Where are the local cultural and dramatic activities in
Hamblen County?
Theatre Guild
Rose Center: 585-6502.
Walters- State Community College: 585-2600.
How can I learn more general information about Morristown and
the Hamblen County area?
Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce: 586- 6382.