Historic sites

• Bethesda Presbyterian Church
• Crockett Tavern Museum
• Morristown College, now Fulton-Hill Park
• Morristown Main Street Historic District
• Rose Center

Adjacent counties

• Hawkins County (northeast)
• Greene County (east)
• Cocke County (south)
• Jefferson County (southwest)
• Grainger County (northwest)

State protected areas

• Panther Creek State Park
• Rankin Wildlife Management Area (partial)

Major highways

• I-81
• US 11E
• US 25E
• SR 66
• SR 113
• SR 160
• SR 340
• SR 341
• SR 342
• SR 343
• SR 344

Waterways

The main source of water on Hamblen County is the man-made Cherokee Lake. Cherokee Lake was created during WWII as part of the TVA hydroelectric project. The lake is fed by multiple sources, including a series of natural creeks and runoff waters. The lake begins with its first source at Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, extends through neighboring Grainger County and then Hamblen County. Cherokee Lake then ends with Cherokee Dam where the water is drained into the Holston River. In total, Cherokee Lake has 28,780 acres of surface area and extends for 400 miles of shoreline, though only a portion of this resides in Hamblen County.^[11]

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 64,499 people, 24,456 households, and 16,391 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the census^[18] of 2010, there were 62,544 people, 29,693 households, and 17,161 families residing in the county. The population density was 388 people per square mile (150 people/km²). There were 24,560 housing units at an average density of 153 units per square mile (59/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.74% White, 4.22% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, and 1.42% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origins constituted 10.73% of the population.

There were 24,560 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals living alone, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.30% under the age of 20, 5.7% from 20 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,807, and the median income for a family was $48,353. Males had a median income of $36,166 versus $27,094 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,162. 17.7% of the population and 13.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.7% are under the age of 65 and 19.3% are 65 or older.

Elected officials

• County Mayor - Bill Brittain^[22]
• Sheriff - Esco Jarnigan^[23]
• Register of Deeds - Jim Clawson^[24]
• Circuit Court Clerk - Teresa West^[25]
• Trustee - Scotty Long^[26]
• Assessor of Property - Keith Ely^[26]
• Road Superintendent - Barry Poole^[27]
• County Clerk - Penny Petty^[28]
• General Sessions Judge Division 1 - Doug Collins^[25]
• General Sessions Judge Division 2 - Janice Snider^[25]
• Chancellor – 3rd Judicial District - Douglas Jenkins^[29]
• Criminal Court Judge - John Dugger^[25]
• County Commissioners (14 in total)^[30]

Appointed officials

• Finance Director
• Emergency Mgmt. Director
• Cherokee Park Director
• Director of Schools
• Administrator of Elections
• Clerk & Master
• Juvenile Services Director
• Veteran's Service Officer
• Planning Director
• Work Program Director
• Human Resource Manager
• Drug Court Director

City

• Morristown (county seat, small portions in Jefferson)

Town

• White Pine (mostly in Jefferson)

Census-designated place

• Russellville

Unincorporated communities

Elementary schools

• Alpha Elementary School
• Fairview-Marguerite Elementary School
• Hillcrest Elementary School
• John Hay Elementary
• Lincoln Heights Elementary School
• Manley Elementary
• Russellville Elementary School
• Union Heights Elementary
• West Elementary School
• Whitesburg Elementary School
• Witt Elementary School

Middle schools

• East Ridge Middle School
• Lincoln Heights Middle School
• Meadowview Middle School
• West View Middle School

High schools

• Morristown-Hamblen High School East
• Morristown-Hamblen High School West

Community college

• Walters State Community College

Technical college

• Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Morristown

Alternative school

• Miller Boyd Alternative School

Lakeway Christian Schools

Lakeway Christian Schools is a private school system that contains three schools in Hamblen County. Cornerstone Christian Academy enrolls students from grades PreK through 5. Lakeway Christian Academy enrolls students from grades 6 through 12. Tri-Cities Cristian Academy enrolls students from grades 9 through 12.^[34] The current mission statement is, "Partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered and academically challenging education, equipping students with a biblical worldview and a heart for Christ, that they may grow in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and man."^[35][36]

All Saints' Episcopal School

All Saints' Episcopal School was founded in 1967 as a preschool. In 1985, the school was expanded to include first grade. Since then, the school has further expanded (completion in 1992) to enroll students from PreK to 8th grade.^[37]

Faith Christian Academy

Faith Christian Academy enrolls students from grades 1 through 12.^[38]

Morristown Covenant Academy

Morristown Covenant Academy was founded in 1985 and enrolls students in grades Kindergarten through 12. In their high school educational program, students can choose an educational path for general education, college/university readiness, or vocational readiness.^[39] The Morristown Covenant Academy also houses a day care and PreK program.^[40]