Alpha (Morristown, Tennessee) Explained

Alpha
Settlement Type:Neighborhood of Morristown, Tennessee
Pushpin Map:Tennessee#USA
Pushpin Label:Alpha
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tennessee
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Morristown
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:1,283
Coordinates:36.1761°N -83.3804°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:37814, 37877
Area Code:423
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1314259

Alpha is a neighborhood in Morristown, Tennessee, United States. It is located at and around the junction of U.S. Route 11E and Tennessee State Route 160 between Morristown and Jefferson City. It was formerly an unincorporated community before being annexed into the city of Morristown.

History

A post office called Alpha was established in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[1]

Education

Alpha is home to Alpha Elementary School which is a part of the Hamblen County Board of Education.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hamblen County . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Alpha School. HCBOE.net. January 21, 2019.