Morgan County News

11/18/2024

Roane State is partnering with the American Job Center to host job fairs this month. Students and members of the community were invited to events to learn about immediate job opportunities in our area.

Roane State is partnering with the American Job Center to host job fairs this month. Students and members of the community were invited to events to learn about immediate job

11/18/2024

A walk in the woods is often done to escape the complexities of human society that hound us all. The forest is a place of peace and supposed simplicity. But a closer look reveals an intricate complexity that is so elegantly carried out we aren’t awa…

A walk in the woods is often done to escape the complexities of human society that hound us all. The forest is a place of peace and supposed simplicity. But

11/18/2024

Happenings Monday, November 18

County Finance Committee to Meet
The Morgan County Finance Committee will meet Monday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the third floor conference room of the Morgan County Courthouse.

County Budget Committee to Meet
The Morgan County Budget Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the courtroom of the Morgan County Courthouse.

County Back Tax Committee to Meet
The Morgan County Back Tax Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the third floor conference room of the Morgan County Courthouse.

County Commission to Meet
The Morgan County Commission will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the Morgan County Courthouse.

11/17/2024

I was working on my computer when The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage walked in and said, “Are you ready to go?” She caught me by surprise.

11/16/2024

Roane State will host Roane County’s annual Lighting of the Tree event on its main campus in Harriman on Monday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6 p.m. EST.

11/16/2024

The Tennessee Valley Authority released data on Nov. 4 that was collected during, and after, Tropical Storm Helene that provides insight into the magnitude of the storm that swept across the Appalachian region beginning Friday, Sept. 27.

The Tennessee Valley Authority released data on Nov. 4 that was collected during, and after, Tropical Storm Helene that provides insight into the magnitude of the storm that swept across

11/16/2024

Happenings Saturday, November 16

Gospel Singing at R.M. Brooks Store
The Roy Freels Singers will be singing at R.M. Brooks Store on Saturday, Nov. 16 beginning at noon. Randy Terry will be the special guest. Save the date. R.M. Brooks Store is the home of good food and history. For more information, call 423-628-2533 or 865-253-0017.

11/15/2024

The Garrett family, longtime residents of Fentress County, recently established a scholarship endowment in honor of their parents that will assist Roane State students for years to come.

11/15/2024

The past memories of those who have gone on, are still especially precious today to those who appreciate seeing pictures of their ancestors.

11/14/2024

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) campaign announces its fourth annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communitie…

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) campaign announces its fourth annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in

11/14/2024

“There will be monks here tomorrow morning,” is what I figured Jorge was telling me. In Spanish, “monks” sounds like “monkeys” in English. But I was pretty sure we were not having monkeys over for breakfast.

“There will be monks here tomorrow morning,” is what I figured Jorge was telling me. In Spanish, “monks” sounds like “monkeys” in English. But I was pretty sure we were

11/14/2024

Happenings Thursday, November 14

Quilt Tacking Workshop at Petros Library
The Petros Public Library will hold a Quilt Tacking (Tying) Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Debra Rickens will teach and address any inquiries regarding quilting. For more information, contact Petros Public Library at [email protected] or call 423-324-0101.

MCSWCD Meeting
The Morgan County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m., at its office, located at 1141 Knoxville Hwy. in Wartburg.

MCTA To Meet
If you are interested in promoting tourism to the area and want to meet fellow enthusiasts who share your love for this beautiful county, the Morgan County Tourism Alliance volunteers invite you to its monthly planning meeting, Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Tanners Historic Café in Wartburg. Whether you’re a seasoned local or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary and a wonderful way to learn what is happening in the area. Everyone is welcome. MCTA meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at Tanners where history meets the future here in Morgan County.

11/13/2024

Students hoping to work for national or state parks can now take courses under the new University of Tennessee Outdoor Recreation and Park Management (ORPM) concentration. The courses are available in the Herbert College of Agriculture School of Nat…

Students hoping to work for national or state parks can now take courses under the new University of Tennessee Outdoor Recreation and Park Management (ORPM) concentration. The courses are available

11/13/2024

Walgreens, Summit Medical, Life Care Center of Morgan County, Partners Pizza, WCMS Cheerleaders and many others made incredible contributions to SHOC (Survivors Helping Others Cope) during October’s Paint the Town Pink fundraiser. Together the busin…

Walgreens, Summit Medical, Life Care Center of Morgan County, Partners Pizza, WCMS Cheerleaders and many others made incredible contributions to SHOC (Survivors Helping Others Cope) during October’s Paint the Town

11/12/2024

Morgan County Schools Breakfast/Lunch Menu
November 13-20

Wednesday, Nov. 13
Breakfast – Sausage biscuit, fruit smoothie
Lunch – Corn dog, tater tots, pasta salad, baked beans, garden salad, fresh veggies and dip, Jell-O with fruit

Thursday, Nov. 14
Breakfast – Donut, hot cocoa, banana
Lunch – Spaghetti or Ravioli, cheese stick with marinara, green beans, Caesar Salad, Side Kick

Friday, Nov. 15
Breakfast – Egg bites, waffle, fresh fruit
Lunch – Chicken nuggets or fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, roasted asparagus, tossed salad, apple slices

Monday, Nov. 18
Breakfast – Pancakes or muffin, juice
Lunch – Chicken sandwich, baked fries, steamed broccoli, fresh garden salad, fresh berries

Tuesday, Nov. 19
Breakfast – Breakfast bagel, fruit
Lunch – Thanksgiving Lunch: Ham, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, roll, cranberry sauce, salad, fresh fruit, pumpkin pie

Wednesday, Nov. 20
Breakfast – Cinnamon roll, yogurt, fresh fruit
Lunch – Pull Apart with marinara sauce or variety of pizza, steamed veggies, veggie sticks with dip, Caesar Salad, Side Kick

11/12/2024

With Thanksgiving approaching thoughts turn to the first English colonial settlement in America. If you remember your history lessons, the first attempts to colonize the New World were the Roanoke Colony in 1587 and the Jamestown Colony in 1607. The…

With Thanksgiving approaching thoughts turn to the first English colonial settlement in America. If you remember your history lessons, the first attempts to colonize the New World were the Roanoke

11/12/2024

Happenings Tuesday, November 12

County Jail Mitigation Committee to Meet
The Morgan County Jail Mitigation Committee will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the courtroom of the Morgan County Courthouse.

11/11/2024

Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced the expansion of its Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) program to include two additional judges, Judge Beau Pemberton and Judge James Ross. Tennessee is first in the nation to expand the JOL …

Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced the expansion of its Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) program to include two additional judges, Judge Beau Pemberton and Judge James Ross. Tennessee