The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will officially open May 16, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. The first 50 people on opening day will receive a free plant. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will be held every Saturday May 16 – Oct 17, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Vendors sell an array of fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, prepared foods, baked ...
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Pigeon Forge Municipal Election Results May 12, 2015
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 ...
Read More »Cocke County Historian to be Honored at Cosby in the Park
The annual Cosby in the Park festival will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the park’s Cosby campground. In its 16th year, Cosby in the Park is presented by the Cocke County Partnership, Great Smoky Mountains Association, and the park. The event celebrates the cultural heritage of the area, the talented local craftspeople and musicians, and highlights the ...
Read More »Sevierville Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Event Schedule
Sevierville’s eleventh annual Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass will take place May 15-16, 2015. This family-friendly event will once again bring barbeque cook teams from all over the United States to Sevierville to compete for $17,500 in cash and prizes and the title of Tennessee State Champion in the Bush’s Best TN State Championship Cook Off. Rounding out the event is ...
Read More »Beans and Cornbread Festival in Gatlinburg on Thursday
Visit Gatlinburg on Thursday for great food, music and fun during the annual Beans and Cornbread Festival. The Gatlinburg Beans and Cornbread Festival will be held May 14, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Parkway between traffic light numbers 6 and 8. Admission is free. The star of the event is a beans and cornbread cook-off in ...
Read More »LeConte Recognizes Nurses for Excellence during National Nurses Week
As part of the 2015 National Nurses Week celebration, May 6-12, LeConte Medical Center recognized seven of its outstanding nurses who serve as examples of the top leaders and exceptional professional nurses at LeConte Medical Center. These 2015 Nurse Excellence Award winners will represent LeConte Medical Center at the Regional Cooperative for Professional Nurses Week Nurse Excellence Awards Banquet held at ...
Read More »Lumberjack Feud Holding Food Drive during Sevier County Days
Local residents and workers who bring a donation for the Lumberjack Feud food drive can see the show for a special Sevier County Days admission price. People who live or work locally may visit the Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show Sunday, May 10, 2015 through Friday, May 15, 2015 for just $5 plus tax (Show Only ticket), or $15 plus tax ...
Read More »Sevierville Municipal Election Results May 7, 2015
The unofficial results of City of Sevierville Municipal Election held May 7, 2015. Election results are unofficial until the Sevier County Election Commission meets to certify the vote. Early Vote Absentee Election Day TOTAL VOTES MAYOR Bryan C. Atchley 327 45 207 579 ALDERMAN Wayne H. Helton 309 30 205 544 Devin Koester 281 24 213 518 Travis ...
Read More »Poison Hemlock Can Be Dangerous to Humans and Animals
In 399 B.C.E, Athenian philosopher Socrates was famously condemned to die by drinking a cup of liquid distilled from the poison hemlock plant. Many people know the story of Socrates’ death. But what you may not realize is that plant that caused his death is commonly found growing as a weed in pastures throughout the state of Tennessee and it ...
Read More »Sevier County Ripley Attractions Host Job Fair
Ripley’s Aquarium and Attractions is hosting a job fair for their eight Ripley Sevier county attractions. The job fair will be Monday, May 11, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. The eight Ripley’s Sevier County attractions hiring include: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium, Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini-Golf, Ripley’s ...
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