Hamblen County

Hamblen County is an administrative division in eastern Tennessee in the southeastern United States. The county centers around Morristown, its seat, and includes several smaller communities spread throughout the area.

The Tennessee legislature created the county in 1870 by merging territories from three neighboring jurisdictions. This establishment reflected the region's growth and the need for separate local governance.

The county's name honors an early landowner whose family shaped the region's development. This heritage remains woven through the communities and local traditions that visitors encounter today.

Morristown serves as the practical hub for the county's administrative services and facilities. Plan to visit the downtown area to access most government offices and local resources.

Two residents from the county received the nation's highest military honor for their service during World War I. This recognition reflects the region's notable contribution to national history.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: 1870

Capital city: Morristown

Shares border with: Hawkins County, Cocke County, Jefferson County, Greene County, Grainger County

Website: http://hamblencountygovernment.us

GPS coordinates: 36.22000,-83.27000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31