Director: Chris Bell Office Location: Hamblen County Courthouse 511 West Second North Street Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: (423) 581-6225 Fax: (423) 585-4699 24 hour calls: (423) 585-2715

The primary function of the Emergency Management Office is to coordinate public safety efforts in our community. The County Mayor and the Morristown City Mayor appoint this position jointly. Federal emergency management funds combine with city and county monies to operate the agency under a joint agreement. The Director serves as the point-person to coordinate the activities of local, state, mutual aid, and federal agencies in the event of a man-made or natural disaster.