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Morristown, Tennessee

Introduction to Morristown, Tennessee

Morristown, Tennessee, in Hamblen county, is 39 miles NE of Knoxville, Tennessee and 139 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 24,965.

Morristown History

Morristown is named after Gideon Morris, the first European settler in the area. Originally the land of the Cherokee Tribe, the area was leased by Europeans during the 1770’s. The city is the county sear of Hamblen County. Even though it falls under the jurisdiction of Hamblen County, a small part of Morristown falls inside the neighboring Jefferson County.

Morristown and nearby Attractions

  • Frank Lorino Park
  • Panther Creek State Park
  • Crockett Tavern Museum
  • Newport City Park
  • Glenmore Mansion
  • Museum of East Tennessee History

Things To Do In Morristown

Morristown offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can enjoy family outings at the Fun Mountain Amusement Park, Ober Gatlinburg and Dollywood. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Milestone Golf Club.

Morristown Transportation

McGhee Tyson Airport is nearby.

Morristown Higher Education

Walters State Community College, the Tennessee Technology Center at Morristown and the Morristown School of Business are the local institutions of higher education. Other nearby institutes include Carson Newman College and The University of Tennessee.

High Points

Morristown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMorristown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Morristown Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Morristown Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Morristown Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Morristown, TN

Comparing Morristown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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