Today in History: Danang, Vietnam, May 22, 1968
S Captain Charles S. Robb, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s son-in-law, serving during the Vietnam War in Danang, Vietnam, May 22, 1968.
James R. Smith “Robby”
James R. Smith “Robby” age 65 of Morristown, TN passed away suddenly on May 18, 2023 at his home. He worked at Howmet for 20 years. Robby loved riding motorcycles, good music, and he loved going to the beach with…
Rebbecca Ann (Bayless) Patrick
Our dear mother passed away peacefully at her home in Morristown, Tennessee, on May 21, 2023, at the age of 97. Rebecca was born and raised in Etowah, Tennessee, and came to Morristown with her husband and family in 1964.…
Douglas Lake Levels
Midnight Elevation 993.62 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…
Daily Weather Forecast
High: 80 Lo: 56 Day: Sunny to partly cloudy and nice Night: Partly cloudy overnight
Cherokee Lake Levels
Midnight Elevation: 1062.77 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 993.46 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…
Daily Weather Forecast
High: 78 Lo 52 Day: Pleasant with sunshine; the start of an extended stretch of dry weather Night: Clear overnight
Forenta celebrates anniversary, Chamber ties
B Forenta observed its 62nd anniversary on Wednesday, not an odd year at all for a celebration, considering the circumstances. “Covid messed us up on 60. The great recession messed us up on 50, so I decided let’s just have…
Council considers parks and recreation improvements in budget
B A top Morristown City Council goal is to develop and maintain the community’s infrastructure, including trails, greenways, parks, etc., according to the recent Fiscal Year 2024 budget presentation. In the 2022 Community Survey, Parks and Recreation ranked in the…

