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Early voting starts tomorrow for the Sevier County General Election and State of Tennessee Democratic and Republican Primaries. Avoid the lines on Election Day by voting early at the Sevier County Election Commission building or the Seymour Branch of the Sevier County Library. Early voting locations and hours: Sevier County Election Commission 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862 July ...

Shoppers across Tennessee, especially those ready for back to school shopping, are looking forward to the annual TN Sales Tax Holiday. The State of Tennessee holds the TN Sales Tax Holiday each year, beginning 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending the following Sunday night at 11:59 p.m., during which time certain clothing, school and art supplies, ...

The Sevier County General Election (the final election for local offices) and the State of Tennessee Democratic and Republican Primaries (party primaries for state and federal offices) will be held on August 7, 2014 and today is the last day to register to vote in that election. If you would like to register to vote in the August 7, 2014 ...

Tractor Supply in Sevierville is having a Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 12th, 2014. We will have fresh, local fruits and vegetables and handmade crafts. Please join us at 9 a.m. for the fun! If you are interested in participating, please ask a Tractor Supply Team Member in store for more information. Tractor Supply is located at 330 W Main ...

The Old Forge Distillery opened its doors to the public Wednesday. Located next door to the Old Mill Restaurant, it is the first of two distilleries set to open this year in Pigeon Forge. A tour of the Old Forge Distillery is part history lesson and part science. The distillery’s name is inspired by history according to Old Mill Historian ...

Pigeon Forge’s American Eagle Foundation is asking the public to help locate a missing falcon. Scimitar (sim-it-ar), a female Peregrine Falcon, escaped from the American Eagle Foundation’s “weathering yard” near Dollywood in Pigeon Forge about 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21st. “The American Eagle Foundation is conducting it’s own search efforts but would like to increase the chances of rescuing ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed certain trails, backcountry campsites and shelters due to bear activity. Additional bear warnings have been issued for some areas. If you are enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer, be especially careful in observing the black bears. About 1,500 black bears call the park home. It is a great place ...

First Tennessee is celebrating its 150th Anniversary with 150 Days of Giving, awarding $5,000 each day to the nonprofit organization with the most online votes. The company’s private charitable foundation, First Tennessee Foundation, will give $5,000 to a different nonprofit organization every day starting March 25 and ending August 21. Winners are based upon the organization with the most cumulative votes ...

Sevier County residents and workers can visit Ober Gatlinburg this week for only a $2 donation to help provide healthcare for local residents. Ober Gatlinburg invites everyone who lives or works in Sevier County to enjoy the park’s attractions between Saturday, June 7 and Friday, June 13, 2014. For a $2 donation, they will receive a free round-trip Aerial Tram ...

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a Police Camp for kids from Monday, June 23, 2014 through Friday, June 27, 2014. Camp will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and the fee is $75.00 for the week. The purpose of Police Camp is to provide the opportunity for young men and women, 12-14 years of age, to ...