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Alcatraz East Crime Museum’s latest temporary exhibit will feature the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), opening on July 13, 2020. The exhibit will showcase the important work the Bureau does statewide on a daily basis, and details from famous solved and ongoing cases.   “We hope visitors will learn something new about the work that goes into investigating difficult cases ...

May county unemployment rates substantially decreased in Sevier County and across Tennessee as the state reopened, but Sevier unemployment remains the highest in the state at 18.5%. Record-high unemployment rates recorded in counties across Tennessee in April experienced sizable decreases as the state slowly reopened in May 2020, according to preliminary data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that some campgrounds, visitor centers, and additional roads will be accessible to visitors as part of the current phase in the park’s plan to restore public access across the park. Beginning on Monday, June 8, the following areas will be accessible:  Cades Cove and Smokemont CampgroundsAnthony Creek Horse CampSugarlands, Oconaluftee, Cades Cove, and ...

Gatlinburg has always been a favorite destination for celebrating Independence Day and this year is no exception. The family favorite River Raft Regatta and the Fireworks Display will go on as planned along with other patriotic pop events throughout the day. The Midnight Parade was cancelled due social distancing guidelines.  “Gatlinburg wants to be sure that we continue as many ...

Anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters on Tennessee Free Fishing Day 2020. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. Tennessee Free Fishing Day will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020. The day allows anyone (resident or nonresident) the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, ...

Cyclists and pedestrians will be able to enjoy Cades Cove Loop Road without competing with motor vehicle traffic on Vehicle-Free Wednesdays through September. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the implementation of vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road each Wednesday, from June 17 through September 30, 2020 as part of a pilot study to improve the visitor ...

Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country are holding special Passholder Exclusive Days before opening to the general public later this month and guests should be aware of new social distancing guidelines and operational changes due to coronavirus risks. After much careful preparation, Dollywood Parks and Resorts start reopening beginning with Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa on June 10. Dollywood Theme Park ...

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person or persons who shot and attempted to behead a farmer’s bison over the weekend. On Monday morning, Sevier deputies responded to a call from Edward Ingle on Dinkins Road in Seymour reporting that someone shot one of his bison and tried to cut it’s head off. Ingle told deputies that ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a medical emergency involving a bicyclist on the Foothills Parkway who suffered a cardiac arrest. According to a release, park rangers responded to a medical emergency involving a bicyclist on the Foothills Parkway at 11:16 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2020. The bicyclist identified as 59-year-old Michael Barker, of Seymour, was riding ...

Park officials were joined by Second Lady Karen Pence and Deputy Secretary of the Interior Katherine MacGregor at Clingmans Dome to talk about the mental health benefits of being outdoors and announced the next phase in the park’s plan to restore public access to more roads and picnic areas.  Mrs. Pence is the Lead Ambassador for PREVENTS, an interagency task ...