Politics

The Sevier County Democratic Party will host its Democratic Party County Delegate Convention on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the King Family Library to select delegates from the county to attend the District Convention, at which delegates will be selected to serve at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this summer. The doors open at 12 p.m. and the Convention ...

Whether or not you have chosen your favorite candidate in the 2016 presidential race, if you are not registered to vote by Monday, you will miss your opportunity to vote in the presidential primary. To vote in the March 1, 2016 election in Tennessee, a voter must be registered by Feb. 1, 2016. In Sevier County, races on the ballot ...

Less than a year after re-election, Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade announced Friday he will retire later this year. The retirement of Justice Wade in September will leave a seat open on the Supreme Court that places the balance of power in the hands of Gov. Bill Haslam. Following fifteen years in private practice, Wade sat on the ...

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 ...

The unofficial election results of the City of Pigeon Forge Municipal Election held May 12, 2015. Two candidates with greatest total votes win election. Election results are unofficial until the Election Commission meets to certify the vote. Early Vote Absentee Election Day TOTAL VOTES City Commissioners   Bill Howell 116 2 118 236 Kenny (Ken) L. Maples 260 11 231 ...

Gatlinburg City Commission candidate George Hawkins will host a meet and greet 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Three Jimmy’s restaurant in Gatlinburg. The public is invited to come by for questions and answers, and to share their ideas and comments. Enjoy light refreshments and music by local entertainers Reece Thornton, Logan Asbury and Carmen ...

The Sevier County Election Commission will open and hold the City of Gatlinburg Municipal Election in the Gatlinburg American Legion precinct in Sevier County on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, for the following offices: CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT A – Vote for One (1) CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT B – Vote for One (1) CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT C – Vote for One (1) ...

Meet and greet Pigeon Forge Commission candidate Leland Wykoff at the Pigeon Forge Public Library noon – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. “Bring your brown bag lunch and join us in the Meeting Room and learn about our Library and Community Center,” Wykoff says. “We will provide your ice-cold beverage. Years after opening, the Library is ripe for ...

George Hawkins served four terms encompassing twelve years on the Gatlinburg City Council over three decades – the 70s, the 80s, the 90s – and now it is time to elect George Hawkins again May 19, 2015. Gatlinburg once again needs George’s innovative ideas and strong leadership to help bring more business into Gatlinburg. In the past Hawkins served as ...

The Sevier News Messenger sent the following questionnaire to each of the Pigeon Forge City Commission Candidates, David Wear, Bill Howell, Ken Maples and Leland Wykoff. Only Maples and Wykoff participated by returning questionnaires, which are published as submitted and without editing. Ken Maples Why are you seeking public office? I am honored to be a candidate for Pigeon Forge ...