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Morristown, Tennessee

city · Hamblen County (primary) , Jefferson County

At a glance

31,527
Population
$181,100
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$268,198
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$882/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$47,917
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
21.5 min
Average commute
87.4%
Homes with broadband
99.97%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost23% below
For business: Tennessee is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates85.3%
College graduates15%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
The Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that promotes its members and advocates for business in Hamblen County and the Lakeway region, aiming to create, nurture, and expand diverse economic growth.
county Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson TN Chamber is the Jefferson County Business Chamber of Commerce.
region NETVRIDA
NETVRIDA appears to be an economic development organization for the NETV region and service area, offering information on business sectors, communities, sites/buildings, and data resources.
region Northeast TN Valley Regional Industrial Development
NETVRIDA is a regional economic development organization for the Northeast Tennessee Valley, providing information on the region's business sectors, communities, sites/buildings, data, and library resources.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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