Area runners have an opportunity to start the holiday season on the right foot during the Nov. 14 Light the Way 5k at Dollywood. The Light the Way 5k at Dollywood begins 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 inside Dollywood, where racers and spectators can enjoy the amazing atmosphere of the park at night. The race course takes participants ...

As the revitalization of Made in America products and manufacturing continues across the country, nowhere was this more evident this past week, than in Sevierville, Tenn., during the 2014 International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES). This week’s event marked the 15th anniversary for North America’s largest gift and souvenir show and one where a special spotlight was reserved for Made ...

Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association is sponsoring a very special luncheon to honor America’s Veterans and invites all Sevier County and area hospitality associations to attend and bring a military service member. “This is a chance for hospitality colleagues and friends to honor our military veterans by providing them with a complimentary lunch, a special program, and photo at Dolly Parton’s ...

The Sevier County Public Library System (SCPLS), in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books is pleased to announce the launch of OneClickdigital, an online service that allows patrons to check out eAudiobooks and eBooks, including best-sellers, Recorded Books exclusives, classics, selections for children and young adults, and much more. Patrons have free access to eAudio and eBooks at home, in ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are offering a reward for information regarding the recent theft of artifacts from the Palmer House in Cataloochee, NC. The missing artifacts, including a trowel, mill pick, and a coffee mill, were taken from locked display cases in the Palmer House where historical information and exhibits are provided for park visitors. “While these items ...

The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce under forty networking group, Young Executives of Sevierville (Y.E.S.!), raised $2,180 to benefit Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center. Y.E.S.! members presented the check to Safe Harbor’s CEO, Donna Koester, at the recent Chamber Coffee Talk event. “It is an honor to be part of the Y.E.S.! group and an honor to be able to give ...

After arresting two South Carolina men in on Sunday for allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills, Sevierville police are searching for more victims. The Sevierville Police Department has released the following suspect photos and asked that anyone in the area who believes they may have received counterfeit bills from either of the suspects to call police. At approximately 1:45 p.m. on ...

Individuals throughout Tennessee have responded to Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s call to voters to participate in promoting National Voter Registration Month during the month of September. The #GoVoteTN social media campaign has continued to be a very visible part of the state’s effort to remind citizens to register to vote themselves and to encourage friends and neighbors to register. ...

It’s not too early to begin thinking about Halloween, trick or treating, and Fall Festivals – especially if you’d like to save money on a costume. Costumes are being collected for Sevier County’s Second Annual Halloween Costume Swap at The Island in Pigeon Forge on Oct. 18, 2014. Keep Sevier Beautiful is hosting the second costume swap as part of ...

Dollywood earned four “best of” awards, placed as a finalist in six additional categories and had attractions listed on Amusement Today’s annual Best Wooden Roller Coaster and Best Water Ride lists at the magazine’s 2014 Golden Ticket Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 6 at SeaWorld San Diego. “It truly is an honor for Dollywood to win four more Golden Ticket Awards ...