



Morristown, Tennessee
Morristown, TN Profile
Morristown, TN, population 24,965 , is located
in Tennessee's Hamblen county,
about 39.1 miles from Knoxville and 139.1 miles from Chattanooga.
In the 90's the population of Morristown has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Morristown has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Morristown area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
Morristown Statistics
Morristown Gender Information
Males in Morristown: 12,041 (48%)
Females in Morristown: 12,924 (52%)
As % of Population in Morristown
Race Diversity in Morristown
White: 84%
African American: 7%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Morristown
Age Diversity in Morristown
Median Age in Morristown: 36.1 (Males in Morristown: 33.0, Females in Morristown: 39.4)
Morristown Males Under 20: 13%
Morristown Females Under 20: 12%
Morristown Males 20 to 40: 16%
Morristown Females 20 to 40: 14%
Morristown Males 40 to 60: 11%
Morristown Females 40 to 60: 13%
Morristown Males Over 60: 8%
Morristown Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Morristown
Morristown Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Morristown Median Household Income: $ 27,005
Morristown Median Value of Homes: $ 70,000
Law Enforcement in Morristown
Reported crimes in the Morristown area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 16
Robbery: 28
Aggravated assault: 136
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 715
Burglary: 206
Larceny-theft: 1,511
Motor vehicle theft: 157
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,398
Morristown Location Information
Elevation: 1,350 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 15.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Morristown
White Pine 7.4 Miles
Baneberry 10.4 Miles
Bulls Gap 12.0 Miles
Jefferson City 12.7 Miles
Rutledge 13.1 Miles
Dandridge 15.3 Miles
New Market 16.3 Miles
Newport 18.1 Miles
Parrottsville 18.1 Miles
Mosheim 18.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Morristown
(Population 100,000+)
Knoxville 39.1 Miles
Chattanooga 139.1 Miles
Lexington 142.3 Miles
Charlotte 153.7 Miles
Athens 155.9 Miles
Winston-Salem 170.5 Miles
Atlanta 181.4 Miles
Nashville 194.8 Miles
Louisville 195.8 Miles
Greensboro 195.9 Miles
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Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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