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Clayton S. Hill

Clayton S. Hill, 57, of Tazewell, nicknamed “Sputnik,” departed this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Clayton was a great outdoorsman, fisher, and deer hunter. He loved going back to…

Emit “E.J.” Dalton, Jr.

Emit “E.J.” Dalton, Jr., age 66 of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Emit Sr.; mother, Hazel; and stepfather, Richard; siblings, Danny, and Doris; and brothers-in-law,…

Cherokee Lake Levels

Midnight Elevation: 1063.80 Cherokee was built to generate hydroelectric power during the World War II emergency, but it also plays an important role as one of the chains of TVA-managed reservoirs that have prevented billions of dollars in flood damage…

Douglas Lake Levels

Midnight Elevation: 994.86 Work on Douglas Dam began in February 1942 and was completed on a crash schedule in just 12 months and 17 days—a world record for projects of equivalent size. It is a hydroelectric facility with four generating…

Jimmy Frank Self, “Jim”

Jimmy Frank Self (known to his family and friends as “Jim”) passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He is survived by his wife, Donna “Polly” Self, to whom he was a caring…

Cherokee Lake Levels

Midnight Elevation: 1063.63 Cherokee was built to generate hydroelectric power during the World War II emergency, but it also plays an important role as one of the chains of TVA-managed reservoirs that have prevented billions of dollars in flood damage…

Douglas Lake Levels

Midnight Elevation: 994.39 Work on Douglas Dam began in February 1942 and was completed on a crash schedule in just 12 months and 17 days—a world record for projects of equivalent size. It is a hydroelectric facility with four generating…