NORRIS, Tenn. (WATE)- Only a select few were given a rare chance to have a public tour of Norris Dam. The tours are part of the Tennessee Valley Authority‘s 90th Anniversary. On Friday ...

It's the 90th anniversary of the TVA - and the start of construction on Norris Dam, the utility's first dam. In honor of this momentous event, 20 people were selected in a random drawing to go deep ...

Applicants for jobs constructing Norris Dam are seen at Stiner's Store in Union County. Photo courtesy of TVA Norris Dam constuction workers gather for a photo during a work break. Photo courtesy ...

ROCKY TOP (WATE) – Not much has changed in the 80 years at Norris Dam, including the control room. Today, Norris Dam is remotely operated from Chattanooga, but the control room acts as a manual ...

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) opened a surprise gift in 2016 as it prepared to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Norris Dam. When a wooden wall was removed at the lobby of the dam's ...

WBIR's documentary "For the Greater Good" examines the incredible transformation and historical significance of Norris Dam, which began operations 80 years ago. The construction project and social ...

(Photo: Paul Efird) (PAUL EFIRD/NEWS SENTINEL Chuck Morris rides the new 2.5-mile Elkins Trail at Norris Dam State Park. Morris and Park Manager Mark Morgan were instrumental in building the trail.

For those who like TVA history, mid-20th century architecture, or casual recreation in or alongside water, then the area around Norris Dam just north of Knoxville might be appealing. If you happen ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Last month, East Tennessee dealt with a bout of heavy rain that resulted in localized flooding in ...

On Tuesday afternoon, TVA spilled Norris Dam for the first time since 2013. The dam is 265 feet high and stretches 1,860 feet across the Clinch River. Water spills from the dam at a rate of 3.5 ...

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) opened a surprise gift in 2016 as it prepared to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Norris Dam. When a wooden wall was removed at the lobby of the dam's powerhouse, ...