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Great Smoky Mountains National Park geographic information system specialists and scientists in collaboration with scientists from Tennessee, North Carolina and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), completed a three-year stream mapping project. Park scientists used a combination of aircraft-mounted scanners and a Global Positioning System verification system to re-inventory streams throughout the park. Using this modern mapping technology, scientists determined ...

NASHVILLE– Burning firewood is a good option to keep your home warm through the winter months. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture advises consumers to consider the type of wood, its origin and quantity before making that purchase. “Firewood is sold all over the state by vendors operating at varying levels – from large-volume vendors selling to commercial retailers like grocery ...

Great Smoky Mountains the star of Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, more than 400 programs on nature, culture and history offered. The 25th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week runs Jan. 24 – Jan. 31, 2015 at LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. The event features a series of exhibits, workshops, lectures, performances and walks celebrating the beauty, wildlife, culture and history ...

WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge is offering a Sevier County Days admission discount to locals. People who live in Cocke, Jefferson, Blount, Knox or Sevier County may take advantage of this local appreciation special to visit WonderWorks Indoor Amusement Park now through March 8, 2015. The Sevier County Days discount makes the general admission ticket $15 for adults and $10 for ...

The 28th season of Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede promises to be the most exciting and unique yet, as all-new sights and sounds will create an atmosphere unlike any other. “I want to dazzle our guests in 2015 with a completely new atmosphere,” Dolly said. “My team is hard at work creating a new set, powerful new music, lots of amazing special ...

NASHVILLE – Manufactured houses are the scenes of relatively few fires every year in Tennessee, but those fires are among the deadliest, causing a disproportionate number of fire-related deaths. Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office officials are urging residents of manufactured homes – also known as mobile homes or trailers – to practice fire safety all year round. Currently, Tennessee has ...

An art exhibition featuring works by Sevier County artists and craftspeople is underway at Arrowmont in Gatlinburg. The 17th Annual Sevier County Biennial Juried Exhibition is open now through March 14, 2015 at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Galleries in Gatlinburg. It is open to the public and admission is free. Only adult residents of Sevier County, Tenn. were ...

The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge has a Sevier County Days special going on for residents and workers in Sevier and surrounding counties. People who live in Knox, Jefferson, Blount, Cocke or Sevier County can visit the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge for an area appreciation days reduced admission price of just $9 per person now through January ...

A Sevierville teenager has been missing since late December and the family is asking for the public’s help in locating her. Missing 16-year-old Annelise Justus was last seen on December 29, 2014 in Sevierville, Tenn. wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and grey moccasin shoes. She is 4′ 11″ tall and weighs 103 pounds. Her eyes are hazel in color. ...

The beautiful weather Monday brought a large turnout for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Sevierville. Joined by local elected officials, about 100 people marched through downtown Sevierville then attended the “I Have a Dream Commemoration” at the First Baptist Church in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.   The program began with video presentation featuring imagery from ...