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60 Morristown Magazine We’re local, trusted, and here for you. New friends are ready to serve you at Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union™. • Morristown South 5327 Winners Circle Road • Morristown West 4310 Winkler Avenue • <A<vwpn c}Œ 662 E. Broadway Boulevard • Morristown East 3101 Miller’s Point Drive /TȎS ɊȻ or 61-foot reach and have a standing or travel hei- ght of over 11 feet. “The building is stick- built, it’s not a Risk Cate- gory 4 as the new station will be,” Taylor said. Buildings compliant with Risk Category 4 are considered to be essen- tial in that their conti- nuous use is needed, par- ticularly in response to disasters. Hospitals, fire stations, police stations and emergency vehicle garages must remain operational during and after major disaster type events. Within the current station, there is no per- sonal space available for required study and no suitable area for fitness, as required. “And, of course, we’re dealing with the expan- sion of (U.S. Highway) 11E to begin soon,” Taylor said. The new stationwill be located on 13 acres along Thompson Creek Road, near the road’s intersec- tion with East Morris Boulevard. “That is an area that is a little low and has some challenges with regards The current Fire Station No. 3