The Lakeway Area Journal

Events & Local News

Everything on the calendar across Morristown, Russellville, Whitesburg and Cherokee Lake — festivals, markets, civic meetings and the stories moving Hamblen County forward.

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Events in Morristown, TN — what happens and when

Morristown sits at the center of Hamblen County, and most of the year's biggest gatherings happen within a fifteen-minute drive of the Skymart overhead sidewalks downtown. The calendar above is updated continuously with what locals submit and what we import from area organizers. Below is the rhythm of a typical year, so you can plan ahead even when a date has not been announced yet.

Spring

Farmers markets and lake season opening

The Morristown Farmers Market returns downtown on Saturday mornings, Cherokee Lake marinas reopen for the boating season, and Panther Creek State Park fills with hikers on the first warm weekends.

Summer

Concerts, fairs and Fourth of July

Downtown concert series evenings, the Hamblen County Fair, church homecomings and Independence Day fireworks over the lake make summer the busiest stretch on the Morristown calendar.

Fall

Craft fairs, football and festival season

Friday night high school football anchors the week, while craft fairs, fall festivals and the Rose Center's seasonal programming fill weekends across Hamblen County.

Winter

Christmas parade and holiday markets

The Morristown Christmas parade downtown, tree lightings, holiday craft markets and church cantatas run from late November through the end of December.

Common questions

What is there to do in Morristown, TN this weekend?

Our calendar above lists approved upcoming events by date, and the This Weekend page narrows it to Friday through Sunday. Typical weekends include the downtown farmers market, live music at local taprooms, Cherokee Lake outings and Panther Creek State Park trails.

How do I get my event listed on the Morristown calendar?

Use the Submit an Event button on this page. Listings are free for community and nonprofit events. Every submission is reviewed by our team before it appears, usually within a day.

Are the events on this page free?

Many are. Each listing shows its admission on the card — free community events, ticketed concerts and fair admission are all labeled so you know before you go.

Which towns does this calendar cover?

Morristown and the surrounding Lakeway area, including Russellville, Whitesburg, Talbott, Bulls Gap and the Cherokee Lake communities in Hamblen and neighboring counties.

Where do these events come from?

A mix of resident and organizer submissions and events imported daily from area calendars. Imported events are reviewed by a person before publication, so the calendar stays accurate rather than automated guesswork.