Morgan County News

12/09/2025

Happenings Tuesday, Dec. 9

Mt. Hope Cemetery Association Meeting
The Mt. Hope Cemetery Association will meet Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Weidemann Hotel. Everyone is welcome.

12/06/2025

Happenings Saturday, Dec. 6

Annual Christmas Drive Thru
The 5th Annual Christmas Drive Thru hosted by Together Morgan County in partnership with Frozen Head State Park & Natural Area will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free family event will take place rain or shine. Due to ongoing renovations within the park, this year’s drive thru route will begin just past the park visitor center – an update from previous years. Everyone is welcome.

12/05/2025

Happenings Friday, Dec. 5

Gospel Singing at Hardee’s
A Special Singing will be held at Hardee’s Restaurant in Wartburg Friday night, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. A youth group from a church in Helenwood with Pastor Chad Hutson will sing Christmas songs plus the regular singers will be there. For more information, call Roy Freels at 865-253-0017. Make plans to attend.

12/03/2025

Happenings Wednesday, Dec. 3

Coat/Toy Drive and Bake Sale at Cash Express
Cash Express, located at 220 N Kingston Street in Wartburg will host a Coat and Toy Drive and Bake Sale on Wednesday, Dec. 3. All donations are welcome. Come and write your name on Santa’s stockings for a $1 donation.

12/02/2025

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12/02/2025

Buddy-2-Buddy Check

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12/02/2025

Happenings Tuesday, Dec. 2

Family Evening at Petros Library
Start the Christmas season with a Family Evening at Petros Public Library of homemade Christmas crafts and maybe a surprise visit from Santa Clause on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

12/01/2025

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting orders for its annual collectible state waterfowl stamp, featuring the award-winning artwork from the 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. This year’s stamp showcas…

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting orders for its annual collectible state waterfowl stamp, featuring the award-winning artwork from the 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp

12/01/2025

OAK RIDGE — ORAU is excited to announce the return of its annual Extreme Classroom Makeover, a $25,000 competition aimed at empowering East Tennessee educators to revolutionize STEM education through the integration of modern technology.

OAK RIDGE — ORAU is excited to announce the return of its annual Extreme Classroom Makeover, a $25,000 competition aimed at empowering East Tennessee educators to revolutionize STEM education through

12/01/2025

Happenings Monday, Dec. 1

County Parks/Recreation Committee to Meet
The Morgan County Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Morgan County Courthouse.

11/30/2025

I knew my kids were growing rapidly when they were going from babies to toddlers. New milestones were reached and new words were being learned on a consistent basis. It was all happening at a high rate of speed.

I knew my kids were growing rapidly when they were going from babies to toddlers. New milestones were reached and new words were being learned on a consistent basis. It

11/30/2025

This summer was the best I have had in a long time. I enjoy summer because the weather is always warm, sometimes even hot.