Since 1987, Gatlinburg has welcomed the New Year in grand style with the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show from the Gatlinburg Space Needle. The family friendly celebration is one of the largest organized New Year’s Eve events in the nation. Nearly 50,000 people will gather around the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at the base ...

Sugarlands Distilling Company, distillers of craft spirits in East Tennessee, has announced 50 nonprofit organizations to move into the next round of the MoonShare Year of Giving campaign for a chance to win a $5,000 MoonShare Grant. All 50 finalists will have a chance to campaign for support on social media where the voting will be held. The top 12 ...

The East Tennessee Healthcare Executives Association chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives ACHE recently recognized two Covenant Health administrators – Michael Hatmaker, vice president of support services for LeConte Medical Center and nursing home administrator of Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home in Sevierville, and Jeremy Biggs, president and CAO of Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. Biggs and Hatmaker ...

More than 32,000 drivers in Tennessee and North Carolina are giving back this holiday season with Friends of the Smokies specialty license plates. Sales of full-color specialty license plates in Tennessee and North Carolina support critical projects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Projects supported by the license plate fees include Student Conservation Association internship positions as well as Parks ...

On Dec. 7, 2015, Lieutenant Gary Kent with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office was honored with an award for East Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office Partner of the Year in recognition for dedicated support to the Governor’s Highway Safety Office and for commitment to saving lives in Sevier County. East Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office Law Enforcement Liaison Steve Dillard ...

UPDATE: Entertainment auditions scheduled at Dollywood for Jan. 23-24, 2016 have been postponed due to inclement weather. The new dates for auditions are January 30 & 31, 2016. All times and requirements remain the same. Please visit dollywoodauditions.com for information about requirements. Dollywood Entertainment is looking for talented performers and technical staff to join their award-winning entertainment team at open ...

The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Gatlinburg Beans ‘n Cornbread Festival Presented by Bush Brothers & Company as one of the ‘STS Top 20 Events’ in the Southeast for May 2016. The STS Top 20 Festival and Event Awards have highlighted programs around the Southeast since 1985. Travel industry experts select 20 events per month, and STS publicizes them ...

As winter weather approaches, Sevierville has a plan. Whenever winter weather forecasts indicate the possibility of a snow or ice event, the Sevierville Public Works Department staff is ready to do their best to keep your City roads clear and useable. To complete this often-arduous task, the City has a winter weather plan in place and ready for activation when ...

The wait is over Sevierville, Arby’s® is coming to town! On Dec. 29th, 2015, residents are invited to come out and celebrate the grand opening of the new Arby’s restaurant in Sevierville. Mayor Bryan Atchley will officiate the ribbon cutting ceremony and the restaurant will open at 10 a.m. To celebrate opening day, every 50th guest will receive their order ...

This holiday season, while you’re busy decorating, cooking, and wrapping gifts, remember to watch out for holiday temptations for your pets. FDA veterinarian Carmela Stamper tells how to keep your animals safe. Stocking Stuffers and Pet Treats If your dog received a stocking full of pet treats, make sure he doesn’t gobble them all up at once. According to Stamper, ...