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Park officials have reopened the Mt. Le Conte Backcountry Shelter and Cliff Tops trails after capturing and euthanizing an aggressive bear. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced Thursday, May 21, 2015 that it had reopened park areas closed earlier in the week due to bear activity, but stated that bear warnings remain in place for the Mt. Le Conte Backcountry ...

A Memorial Day event in downtown Sevierville will honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military. The Sevier County Memorial Day event will be held 11 a.m. on May 25, 2015 at the Sevier County Courthouse. Tom Munson, chaplain with the Disabled American Veterans, Smoky Mountain Chapter 94, will be the guest speaker. He is a Vietnam Veteran ...

WonderWorks is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest Forensic Science exhibit, which debuted on May 15, 2015. This interactive exhibit will allow guests to experience the real work of a forensic scientist in the following three areas: fingerprint identification, 3D Facial reconstruction, and facial recognition. WonderWorks prides itself on providing interactive fun, with a large focus on science ...

If your child has yet to learn to swim, or their swimming could use improvement, children’s swim lessons will soon be offered by the City of Sevierville. The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled children’s swim lessons at the Community Center beginning in June. Various skill levels, class days and times will be available. Registration for ...

A free diabetes program will teach the latest in diabetes management techniques for people with with the disease and their caregivers. Diabetes is a complicated disease that can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in diagnosed people and caregivers. People with diabetes must deal not only with their disease, but also with the impact this has on their lives and emotions. ...

The unofficial results of City of Gatlinburg Municipal Election held May 19, 2015. Election results are unofficial until the Sevier County Election Commission meets to certify the vote. Early Vote Absentee Election Day TOTAL VOTES City Commissioner, Seat A   George E. Hawkins 30 8 216 254 Jerry Hays 42 2 252 296 City Commissioner, Seat B   Mike Helton ...

Would you like to be a part of the “Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokies?” Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is seeking outgoing and energetic candidates to attend its summer job fair on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Pairing family fun and adventure with an extraordinary, state-of-the-art show and feast, Dixie Stampede offers multiple employment opportunities, including performers, show techs, stablehands, ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed Mt. LeConte Backcountry Shelter and trails to the popular Cliff Tops area due to bear activity until further notice. At this time, trails leading to the summit of Mt. LeConte remain open, but hikers are strongly encouraged to hike in tight groups of three or more and carry bear spray. Park wildlife ...

The new downtown Sevierville farmers market is accepting applications from farmers and vendors who want to sell their products at the market this summer. The Sevierville Commons Association will host a farmers market 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. every Friday, June 5 – October 9, 2015, in the heart of historic Sevierville at the Downtown Sevierville Commons, 136 Bruce St. ...

Members of Tennessee’s Marine Corps League will visit Pigeon Forge for their annual convention in June. The 34th annual Department of Tennessee State Convention for the Marine Corps League will be held June 18-21, 2015 at the MainStay Suites, 410 Pine Mountain Rd. in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The Marine Corps League is a Congressionally recognized organization (501c4) that uses fundraising ...