Hamblen County and Morristown, Tennessee is nestled in the lush, fertile valley between the Great Smoky Mountains and the rugged Clinch Mountain. We are surrounded by gently rolling hills and two of the most beautiful lakes in all of the United States.

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History was made here. Morristown is where Davy Crockett grew up. It was a center of some of the more strategic battles of the Civil War. It is and was the "Crossroads of Dixie," where the main roads from Knoxville to Baltimore and the famous Buffalo Trail from Cumberland Gap cross. Morristown is also the home of Rose Center, the regional cultural and performing arts center, Crockett Tavern and Museum and the brand new lakeside Citizen-Tribune/Jefferson Federal Amphitheatre at Cherokee Park.

Whether you enjoy the exploring the great outdoors, experiencing history firsthand, or just sitting on the front porch and relaxing, Morristown and Hamblen County offers something for everyone.

Sportsmen know us as the "Lakeway Area" with both Cherokee and Douglas Lakes in our backyard; we're a boater and fisherman's summer paradise. If you don't feel like fishing, you can water ski, swim, or just lounge in the sun.

Morristown is home to two parks, pristine Panther Creek State Park, located just west of Morristown, and beautiful Cherokee Park, to the north. Bordering Cherokee Lake, these two parks offer a variety of walking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain bike and nature trails.

If golf is your game, you'll feel right at home because there are more than 30 golf courses within a 50 mile radius of Morristown, ranging from fun 9 hole courses to a challenging 7,200 yard championship course that was host to the Tennessee PGA Tournament.

And, if that's not enough to keep you busy, within an hour's drive there's the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, Rocky Mount, Sycamore Shoals, the bustling city of Knoxville and the resort communities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Above all, we want you to feel at home. You'll find our folks are among the friendliest anywhere. With our mild climate, beautiful lakes, and abundant history and heritage, it's no wonder so many people who've come to visit have come back to stay.

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Downtown Morristown's "Overhead" Sidewalks

Come see the world-famous "overhead" sidewalks of the Central Morristown Business District. Completed in 1969, the downtown "SkyMart" was one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects ever attempted adding a second, overhead sidewalk to Morristown's Main Street effectively doubling the retail store front area of Central Morristown. Over the years, Morristown has come to be known for the sidewalks and continues to use them for a host of downtown events. The "SkyMart" remains one of the most unique and interesting attractions to be explored while in Morristown.

Learn all about Morristown's "SkyMart"
from the original 1969 publication distributed
during the Grand Opening.

"The Evil Dead" films are some of the most popular horror films of all time. All three were directed by Sam Raimi, whose credits include "Darkman," "A Simple Plan" and "Spider-Man" I and II. The Evil Dead story begins in 1978 when Raimi and his high school buddies produced "Within the Woods," a short horror film. Sam wrote the script and raised $1,600 with the help of Bruce Campbell and Rob Tapert. The trio used the 30-minute film to raise money for a full-length feature. In 1979, after raising nearly $90,000, Sam shot The Evil Dead with a cast and crew of 37 people. The main location was an abandoned cabin in the mountains right here in Morristown, Tennessee. The film opened to mediocre success in the US, but it was a huge hit in the United Kingdom and Europe. Over the years "The Evil Dead" has become an underground hit and "must see" for legions of fans around the globe.

Shot in 16mm, The film has recently undergone a major video re-release explosion on VHS and DVD. To learn more about the film and it's making in Morristown visit "The Evil Dead" page on the Internet Movie Database.

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Follow the links below for more information on East Tennessee Tourism

The Great Smoky Mountains Expo Calendar of Events

Tennessee Vacation Guide

East Tennessee Marketing Partnership

Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council