The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater will be holding open call auditions for singers, dancers and specialty acts this weekend. Performers interested in auditioning must apply in person at the Smoky Mountain Opry, 2046 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Registration is from 5:30–6 p.m. and open call auditions will begin at 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served ...
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Sevierville Offers R.A.D Keychain Defense Class for Women
A class focused on Kubaton keychain defense options will be offered for women that have completed the basic Rape Aggression Defense class. The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a 4-hour R.A.D. Keychain Defense class for women 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at the Sevierville Civic Center in the City of Sevierville Municipal Complex. The purpose ...
Read More »Keep Sevier Beautiful’s Halloween Costume Swap Set for October
Tired of buying Halloween costumes only to be worn once? Trade a costume for a new to you one at Keep Sevier Beautiful’s fourth annual Halloween Costume Swap. Keep Sevier Beautiful is hosting the annual costume swap as part of its mission to reduce waste and raise awareness to re-use. According to the National Halloween Costume Swap, swapping half the ...
Read More »Manufacturing Job Fair in Sevierville to Fill Open Positions
The Sevier County Economic Development Council is coordinating a Manufacturing Job Fair to assist various Sevier County industries in fulfilling their staffing needs. “The manufacturing segment of the Sevier County economy is doing very well,” said Janice Bettis, special projects manager at Sevier County Economic Development Council. “OTICS USA will begin operation at their Kodak plant soon and need twenty-five ...
Read More »Sevierville Greenway Connector to be Done by Year’s End
The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation announced that work will commence this week on the Phase II of the Sevierville Greenway Project, which connects two existing greenways. Surveying work began Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. The Phase II project will connect the greenway on Eastgate Road that currently ends at the New Salem Baptist Church with the greenway ...
Read More »Autumn Color a Backdrop for Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Combine beautiful surroundings with craft shows, special events, great food and plenty of fun things to do during the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival and visitors are guaranteed a memorable trip to Gatlinburg this fall season. Autumn in Gatlinburg is a special time of year. Set against the backdrop of mountains painted with brilliant autumn color, Gatlinburg is consistently recognized as ...
Read More »Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to join park staff on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 for the 23rd annual celebration of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands across America. In recognition, the park is hosting a variety of service projects across the ...
Read More »Cassie Stephens to Lead Sevierville Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
Dominion Senior Living is delighted to announce the addition of Cassie Stephens to its Sevierville assisted living and memory care community. Stephens has worked with seniors throughout her entire career. Starting out as a nurse, she cared for seniors’ medical needs daily, and was then promoted to director of nursing before becoming an administrator. Her medical background allows her to ...
Read More »Park Firefighters Fighting Wildfire Near Abrams Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters are fighting a 25-acre wildfire located along the northwest boundary of the park north of the Abrams Creek Campground area. The Happy Valley Ridge Fire was reported at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Firefighters from the park and the Tennessee Division of Forestry responded to the fire, which is located inside ...
Read More »Hundreds Stand in Line for Sevierville ALDI Grand Opening
People started lining up before dawn on Wednesday for the grand opening of the new ALDI store. Grocery retailer ALDI opened its first store in Sevierville on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 with a ribbon cutting and golden ticket giveaway. Hundreds of people stood in line for hours — the first 100 receiving a golden ticket containing an ALDI gift certificate ...
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