Whether you enjoy exploring the great outdoors, experience history firsthand or just sitting on the front porch and relaxing, Morristown offers something for everyone. Morristown is home to two parks; the pristine Panther Creek State Park and the gorgeous Cherokee Park. Both parks border Cherokee Lake and offer a variety of walking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and nature trails for all to enjoy and explore. Sportsmen refer to the city as the “Lakeway Area” with both the Cherokee and Douglas Lakes located within city limits. This area is a boater’s and fisherman’s paradise. In the summer, the lakes also become popular attractions for those who enjoy water skiing, swimming and just lounging or picnicking near the lakes’ open shorelines.
For those who like the game of golf, there are more than 30 golf courses within a 50-mile radius of Morristown that range from short 9-hole executive courses to challenging 7,200-yard championship courses that have hosted PGA Tour events in the past. The city’s mild climate makes enjoying outdoor recreation year-round although the activities one partakes in change from season to season. For the true outdoor adventurer, the fun does not end in Morristown though, which keeps things interesting and new for those who live here. Within an hour’s drive of Morristown lies the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Par, Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, Rocky Mount, Sycamore Shoals, the bustling city of Knoxville and the resort communities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
When it’s time to work, Morristown has a variety of businesses operating in a variety of industries that affords residents with tremendous opportunity to earn a living at wages commensurate with a thriving city. The local retail market is brimming with a large mall, numerous shopping centers and a downtown area that is currently undergoing a significant revitalization process. Morristown is also blessed with more than 130 full-time doctors representing 24 medical specialties who are serving patients at two major hospitals, Lakeway Regional Hospital and Morristown Hamblen Hospital. A number of medical support facilities offer specialized programs in health analysis, industrial rehabilitation, hazards analysis and more. To ensure continued growth, technological support is available from a variety of sources including the Tennessee Technology Center, Walters State Community College and many private consulting firms.
Morristown is located within a day’s drive of 76% of the United States which is why the city is capable of “Reaching the World” as local business owners often say to their clients. Bustling industries export a wide range of products from car parts and furniture to soft drinks and plastic all across the country and around the world. Excellent roads lead delivery drivers in every direction, which makes this city great for manufacturers and major distributors to house facilities. The labor force here is competitive, energetic and eager to work so companies remain profitable and in a growth pattern. Two major employers provide jobs for more than 1,000 people each from the region, and more than 120 industries fill the three industrial Morristown districts. The city’s largest employers include Berkline Corporation, MAHLE, Inc., Koch Foots, JTEKT Automotive, Lear Corporation, Howmet Corporation, CFGroup, Rich Products and Team Technologies.
Several state and private college and universities in the area offer advanced degrees with many area schools offering specialization in fields that are more apparent in Morristown. When it comes to educating the city’s youth, the motto here is “Quality Education Offers Promise of a Bright Future.” City leaders believe that a great community fosters a great education system and Hamblen County schools are a point of local pride. The strong local commitment to education is evidenced in the quality programs, highly skilled professional staff, and excellent, modern facilities. All Hamblen County schools are supported by HC Excell Foundation for Educational Excellence and Achievement and by many businesses and industries serving as school adopters. Through the efforts of these entities, additional classroom materials are made available for students to participate in creative, hands-on, active learning. With local business and community leaders rotating to serve as Principals for a Day (PFADs), the support of the entire community is making an impact on today’s youth in Morristown and throughout Hamblen County.
Morristown is a well-rounded and diverse community that has its priorities in order. From transportation to healthcare, education and safety, this city is doing things the right way while constructing an infrastructure of opportunities and amenities that will ensure that it continues to grow and thrive for decades to come. If you are considering a move to the eastern part of the state, Morristown is definitely a great place to live, work and play.
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