Alpha (Morristown, Tennessee) facts for kids
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Location in Tennessee
Alpha
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| City | Morristown |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
37814, 37877
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314259 |
Alpha is a neighborhood located in Morristown, Tennessee, in the United States. It sits where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 11E and Tennessee State Route 160. This area is found between the cities of Morristown and Jefferson City. Alpha used to be an "unincorporated community," meaning it wasn't officially part of a city. Later, it became a part of Morristown.
Alpha's History
A post office was opened in Alpha in 1877. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. It closed down in 1928.
Education in Alpha
Alpha is home to Alpha Elementary School. This school is a part of the Hamblen County Board of Education. The Board of Education is the group that manages the public schools in Hamblen County.
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