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Did you know that planting tomatoes deep into the soil, as many gardeners do, can get you into trouble if it is done before the soil warms up? This is just one of many factors that home gardeners should consider when starting their vegetable garden this spring. “Plant diseases are caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes,” says Steve Bost, ...

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) ...

As a part of 2015 National Park Week, April 18-26, local art students at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School have created watercolor paintings of their favorite parks, which will be on display at Sugarlands Visitor Center and Park Headquarters through May 1, 2015. Additionally, students have created posters to line the halls of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School highlighting their favorite parts of Great ...

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 ...

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 10,099,276 visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2014 spent $806,719,900 in communities near the park. That spending supported 12,759 jobs in the local area. “After a record setting year in 2014, we are pleased Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to provide not only an incredible resource for visitors ...

Winners for the Sevier County 4-H Essay Contest for 2015 have been selected. Winners were named in five award categories, with over 2,050 entered, in this year’s contest. The topic was “Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State. What are the benefits of volunteering and why is it important to volunteer with Keep Sevier Beautiful?” The contest is sponsored annually ...

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 ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the dates for the synchronous firefly viewing event in Elkmont. The ticketed event will take place from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The online ticketing system, operated through www.recreation.gov, will again provide visitors with guaranteed parking passes for Sugarlands Visitor Center where ticket-holders will park for reserved shuttle service to ...

LeConte Medical Center hosted a “Meet and Greet” introducing new physicians to area physicians and other medical providers in the community. In conjunction with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center (FSRMC) and Covenant Health, LeConte Medical Center (LCMC) provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services and quality healthcare providers in the community. Guests were greeted by Jenny Hanson, president/chief administrative officer ...

Friends of the Smokies is hosting the 17th Annual Picnic in Pittman for the Park on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The 3P BBQ, co-hosted by Phillip & Vicky Fulmer and Jim Ogle, raises money in support of education, historic preservation, wildlife management programs and more in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 3P BBQ is an evening of fun ...