Morgan County News

01/16/2025

On Monday, Jan. 20, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by authorizing a 50% discount on backcountry camping permits for one day.

On Monday, Jan. 20, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by authorizing a 50% discount on backcountry camping permits for one

01/16/2025

It’s been a big year for our cat, Felix.

01/15/2025

Longtime Morgan County News Columnist Jean Pollard, who has written her history column, Sharing the Past, for more than three decades, has decided to take a break from writing to focus on her health and family.

Longtime Morgan County News Columnist Jean Pollard, who has written her history column, Sharing the Past, for more than three decades, has decided to take a break from writing to

01/14/2025

Morgan County Schools Breakfast/Lunch Menu
January 15-22

Wednesday, Jan. 15
Breakfast – Steak biscuit, juice
Lunch – Baked spaghetti, green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread, fresh berries

Thursday, Jan. 16
Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit parfait
Lunch – Hoagie bar and soup, pasta salad, baked chips, fresh veggies and dip, tossed salad, orange wedges

Friday, Jan. 17
Breakfast – Egg biscuit with sausage, fruit
Lunch – Chicken, macaroni and cheese, pinto beans, fresh salad, corn bread, fruit, Side Kick

Monday, Jan. 20
No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Tuesday, Jan. 21
Breakfast – Steak biscuit, juice
Lunch – Chili, grilled cheese sandwich, fresh veggie sticks and dip, garden salad, Side Kick

Wednesday, Jan. 22
Breakfast – Breakfast Burrito, fruit
Lunch – Variety of pizza, corn on the cob, Caesar Salad, veggies and dip, fruit, cookie

01/14/2025

Park staff has completed the repair of four popular boat launches damaged by significant multi-year flooding events. Efforts including the complete dismantling and rebuild of Blue Heron Mine-18 Boat Launch, Brewster Bridge Boat Launch, Station Camp …

Park staff has completed the repair of four popular boat launches damaged by significant multi-year flooding events. Efforts including the complete dismantling and rebuild of Blue Heron Mine-18 Boat Launch,

01/13/2025

Equine owners and business operators are invited to participate in the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Tennessee Master Horse Program (TMHP). The program is open to individuals 15 years of age and older.

Equine owners and business operators are invited to participate in the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Tennessee Master Horse Program (TMHP). The program is open to individuals 15 years

01/13/2025

I have never outgrown my love of a fresh snowfall, which takes a bleak winter scene and transforms it into a wonderland. The quiet that snow brings is both eerie and wonderful, and a walk in the snow on a moonlit night is something you simply must e…

I have never outgrown my love of a fresh snowfall, which takes a bleak winter scene and transforms it into a wonderland. The quiet that snow brings is both eerie

01/12/2025

It’s 2025 and we still don’t have flying cars. I’ve said or thought this statement every January 1st for the past 15 years with only the changing year making the statement different from the year before. The depictions of the future I saw as a child…

It’s 2025 and we still don’t have flying cars. I’ve said or thought this statement every January 1st for the past 15 years with only the changing year making the

01/11/2025

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and serving Tennesseans. From hiring and training over 150 State Troopers to advancing school safety…

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and serving Tennesseans. From hiring and training over 150

01/11/2025

Bondsmen could be cut out of the bail process if a change the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference is looking at comes to fruition. Ninth Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, a member of that conference, said they would lik…

Bondsmen could be cut out of the bail process if a change the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference is looking at comes to fruition. Ninth Judicial District Attorney General Russell

01/10/2025

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released 2024 highlights and accomplishments that have contributed to greater opportunity, security and freedom for all Tennesseans.

01/10/2025

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area invites interested lifeguard candidates to apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/826498400. This position requires working on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays fr…

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area invites interested lifeguard candidates to apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/826498400. This position requires working on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays from May

01/10/2025

Happenings Friday, January 10

Together Morgan County To Meet
Together Morgan County will meet Friday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. EST at Morgan County Schools Central Office, located at 136 Flat Fork Road in Wartburg. This is a hybrid meeting. Anyone wanting a link to join virtually can email [email protected]. Everyone is welcome to join the collaborative as plans are made to support students and families in Morgan County. In the event there is no school in Morgan County due to inclement weather, the meeting will be held virtually only.

01/09/2025

Signups officially opened for songwriters to take part in the seventh annual statewide Tennessee Songwriters Week. Songwriters of all genres can sign up to perform in qualifying rounds all over

01/09/2025

My sister took me to task. “You know I was not being mean about your dress, don’t you?”

01/09/2025

Happenings Thursday, January 9

County Soil/Water Conservation Meeting
The Morgan County Soil and Water Conservation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. The location of the meeting will be at the board office located at 1141A Knoxville Hwy in Wartburg.

01/08/2025

Align9 will host a mental health first aid in person training on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. It will be held at the Align9 office, located at

01/08/2025

The Quilts of Morgan County exhibit at the Heritage Museum will feature quilts created by the Stitchin’ Sisters quilt group as well as heirloom quilts that have been placed on