A multi-agency task force set out early this morning to round up 119 people on drug presentments returned by a recent Sevier County Grand Jury. The drug charges were the result a six-month undercover operation by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Street Crimes Unit, a joint effort consisting of officers from the Sheriff’s Office, and police departments from the cities of ...
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Mike Huckabee Speaks at Fall Jubilee in Gatlinburg
Former Arkansas Governor and current Presidential hopeful, Gov. Mike Huckabee, was in Gatlinburg the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 23, for Fall Jubilee 2015. The Fall Jubilee, now in its 19th year, welcomes more than 6,000 Senior Adults from over 15 states across the country for the annual Gospel conference. This year’s conference featured keynote speaker Gov. Huckabee along with speakers ...
Read More »Austin-Healey Enthusiasts Come to Sevierville for Car Show
The Austin-Healey Club of America, driving their British built Austin-Healey cars, arrive in Sevierville on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 at the Sevierville Convention Center, Stone Hill Lodge and the Wilderness Waterpark Resort for the Southeastern Classic XXIX event and car show. The Healey’s may be seen on Friday, Sept. 25 as they travel on the Foothills Parkway to “The Tail ...
Read More »Sevierville Certified as a Tennessee Main Street Community
The Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development announced that Sevierville has achieved Tennessee Main Street Certification. Sevierville, Bolivar and McKenzie join the ranks of twenty-eight Tennessee Main Street communities that are certified through the state’s downtown revitalization program and accredited by the National Main Street Center. The Sevierville Commons Association, a non-profit comprised of local community members who believe ...
Read More »Pharmacy Burglary Investigation Leads to Car Chase, Arrest
Sevierville police arrested a man Monday in connection with a burglary at Lee’s Total Healthcare Pharmacy in Sevierville. An investigation by the Sevierville Police Department of an alleged burglary at Lee’s Total Healthcare Pharmacy at 725 Parkway in Sevierville on the morning of Monday, Sept. 21, 2015 determined three male suspects left the business in a black Land Rover. Officer ...
Read More »Letter: Car Enthusiast Not Returning Since Rod Run Turned into Redneck Run
We have been coming from Virginia to the spring (and sometimes fall) Rod Run for about 10 years now. We have traded cars, bought cars and sold cars. We love Pigeon Forge, and have even talked about moving down here upon occasion. We rent cabins and stay for 4 or 5 days each visit. We have enjoyed Dollywood, Gatlinburg and ...
Read More »Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival Events in Gatlinburg
Autumn in Gatlinburg is a special time of year. Set against the backdrop of mountains painted with brilliant fall color, Gatlinburg is consistently recognized as one of the top places to see fall foliage in the United States. Downtown Gatlinburg follows suit, as the whole city is adorned with lavish fall decorations to kickoff Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival. Combine beautiful ...
Read More »Dixie Stampede partners with Food City to host Ninth Annual Children’s Whoadeo
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has once again partnered with Food City stores and Pepsi to present the ninth annual Whoadeo children’s event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The prize-filled event, open to children ages three to 12, features stick horse competitions, a parade of horses, and costume contests in the Dixie Stampede arena along with a free outdoor carnival from ...
Read More »Father, Daughter Arrested at Flea Market for Using Counterfeit Money
Sevierville Police arrested two people from Knoxville who allegedly attempted to make a purchase at a local Sevier County flea market with counterfeit money. Officers with the Sevierville Police Department responded to a call from a security guard at the Great Smokies Flea Market, 220 West Dumplin Valley Road in Kodak, Tenn. just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, ...
Read More »Rocky Top Sports World to Host Smoky Mountain Thanksgiving Youth Football Tournament
Gatlinburg Youth Football League has partnered with Rocky Top Sports World to host the 44th Annual Smoky Mountain Thanksgiving Youth Football Tournament. In previous years, the tournament hosted more than 120 teams coming from ten states to compete in the football tournament. With the availability of seven fields at Rocky Top Sports World, the event goal is to reach record ...
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