Dolly Parton’s hometown, Sevierville, Tennessee, and the USO recently teamed up to create a special moment for troops and Department of Defense civilian ID card holders serving in the Kaiserslautern, Wiesbaden, and Spangdahlem areas of Germany, by giving away tickets to Dolly’s “Blue Smoke” concert in Cologne, Germany. Little did they know that one of the winners, Tracy Hargus, would ...
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GSMNP Visitors Spent $734M Last Year, Less than 2012
Great Smoky Mountains National Park tourism added $734 million to the economies of communities surrounding the park and supported more than ten thousand jobs in 2013. Spending by visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a vital part of our local economy here in Sevier County. Residents, especially those in the hospitality industry, depend heavily upon the influx ...
Read More »Renowned Chef Joins Sevierville Convention Center Staff
The Sevierville Convention Center (SCC) announces the addition of Chef John Morris to its staff. Morris comes to the SCC after a stint with the Knoxville Convention Center. Prior to that, he was the executive chef of the Knoxville Hilton running the facility’s two in-house restaurants and 16,000 square foot banquet space. Additionally, he was the inaugural chef of Knoxville’s ...
Read More »Little Pigeon River Cleanup to End with Celebration at Wilderness at the Smokies
Keep Sevier Beautiful and Smoky Mountain Outdoors are teaming up on Friday, August 1 for a back-to-school cleanup of the Little Pigeon River and its bank along Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville near the Wilderness at the Smokies resort. The cleanup will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude around 1:30 with a celebration luncheon at Wilderness at the Smokies and ...
Read More »Early Voting Information and Sample Ballot August 7, 2014 Election
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 ...
Read More »Save Money During the TN Sales Tax Holiday
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, ...
Read More »Enjoy Unique Crafts and Music at Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
One of the Southeast’s most popular events, the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair, returns July 18-27 to the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The 39th annual show features 200 booths from artisans and craftsmen all over the United States. With each participant subject to a jury process, every item they create is insured to be top quality and unique. “We’re partnering with Smoky Mountain ...
Read More »Sevierville Fire Department Holding Child Car Seat Safety Inspection
Parents and childcare providers can soon have their child car seat locally inspected by certified technicians to ensure it meets safety requirements. The City of Sevierville Fire Department (SFD) has scheduled a Child Car Seat Safety Inspection on July 30, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Collier Drive Sub-Station (423 Collier Drive) in Sevierville. “Nationally, over 90% ...
Read More »Today last day to register to vote in the August 7, 2014 Election
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 ...
Read More »Tractor Supply Farmers Market on Saturday
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 ...
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