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Midnight Elevation: 992.81 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…

Midnight Elevation: 1069.14 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…

B On Tuesday, Hamblen County Schools held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lincoln Heights Elementary School on Dr. MLK Jr Parkway. Elected officials, educators from the current elementary school,…

J. Stephen McCrary, age 61, of Morristown, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Economy Methodist Church where he was very…

Dorothy “Dot” Purkey Holt, 64, went to her heavenly home on July 10th, 2023. She showed love to everyone she met. She had a special love for animals and could…

Don Beecher Ball, 73, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Don proudly served his country in the United…

Larry Wayne Smith, age 61, of Morristown, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at his residence. No services will be scheduled. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home.

B The area around a Morristown landmark is likely to see additional growth after a vote by the Morristown Regional Planning Commission on Tuesday. The body approved a request for…

B Whether it be enjoying a lovely afternoon at the tea room, painting pottery with friends, enjoying a drink after a long day at work, or simply shopping at the…

B The Smoky Mountain Crew, a chapter of the Iron Order motorcycle club, visited the Life Care Center nursing home in Morristown to both lift the spirits of residents and…