Hamblen County, TNGenWeb
Welcome to the Hamblen County TNGenWeb site. This free site is for those seeking genealogical and/or historical information and resources pertaining to Hamblen County, Tennessee.
(Then ▲ and Now ▼)
Hamblen County was established in 1870 and named after Hezekiah Hamblen. The county was formed from parts of Jefferson and Grainger counties in 1870 and by a small portion of Hawkins County in 1871.
Hamblen County is located in East Tennessee, one of the state's three Grand Divisions. In area, Hamblen is the third smallest county in the state and is bordered by Grainger, Hawkins, Greene, Cocke and Jefferson counties. According to the Census Bureau, Hamblen County's population in 2022 was 65,168.
The county seat is Morristown. And, within its' borders are the towns and communities of Alpha, Lowland, Roe Junction, Russellville, Talbott, Whitesburg and Witt.
Make sure you check the Records & Resources section! There you will find information on a variety of topics. Also be sure to check the Research Aids & Queries for valuable links to many additional resources. Or, if you cannot find what you're looking for or you need to find it fast, then try the Search engine.
If you have any questions, suggestions or contributions, please contact Hamblen County TNGenWeb Coordinator, Cindy Lane.
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And, a very special thank you to our late Hamblen County Coordinator, Carole Thomason. Carol served as this site's coordinator from 2014 until her sudden passing in December 2017.
