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Sevierville police located and arrested a man and a woman at a local hotel who were wanted by New York authorities yesterday. Detective Ray Brown and Detective Kevin Bush of the Sevierville Police Department learned on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 that Anthony Strangis, 35, of Fairhaven, Mass. and 43-year old Sarma Melngailas of New York were wanted on fugitive from ...

Park officials say a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck resulted in a fatality this afternoon. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers and Rural Metro Ambulance Service responded to a report of an accident on Little River Gorge Road about 1.5 miles west of the Sinks at 1:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The collision involved a ...

The Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group in Pigeon Forge, one of the largest theater production companies in the southeast, is holding Area Appreciation Days now through May 19, 2016 to invite residents who live and work in Sevier and neighboring counties to attend any Fee/Hedrick shows in Pigeon Forge for a special appreciation rate. “We appreciate the people of Sevier County ...

A desk clerk at a local hotel may have saved lives early this morning by calling 911 and rousing residents to alert them to fire that destroyed a garage structure and may have severely injured one person. Pigeon Forge and Sevierville fire departments responded to a structure fire just off the Parkway of a detached garage at 1922 S. Center ...

An event to honor Sevierville’s dedication to management of public trees and Tree City USA designation will feature historical presentations, speeches by local officials, music and free seedlings. The City of Sevierville Trees/Trails and Beautification Board will celebrate its 32nd year as a Tree City USA with a celebration beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the ...

Barbeque lovers can participate in the People’s Choice Contest at the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival by purchasing a ticket to sample entries and vote for their favorite. The People’s Choice Contest presented by Dolly Parton’s Lumberjack Adventure will take place between 2:30 and 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2016 during the 12th annual Bloomin’ Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival. ...

Jack Hatfield sat in the lobby of the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge signing copies of his new cookbook “Eatin’ with the Hatfields” and answering questions about his infamous Hatfield family. Invariably, the question arose of how he was related to the bunch to which he would reply, “I am the great-great grandson of the Devil himself.” ...

In an interview, Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys says this year’s tour is really a celebration of their music and achievements. Join the band in that celebration as their tour makes a stop at Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge this month. It has been a big year for the Oak Ridge Boys. The band won a Dove Award ...

Dear Editor, Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation would like to say a very special thank you to everyone who participated in Gatlinburg’s Earth Week Celebration presented by Hilton Garden Inn. This year’s events were extremely successful thanks to the continued partnership with Keep Sevier Beautiful and the more than 30 sponsors and booths from around the state who helped make ...

UPDATED THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 Carlie Trent has been found and Gary Simpson is in custody. Read about Carlie’s rescue here. UPDATED WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 More than 1,200 tips have poured in to law enforcement since Gary Simpson removed Carlie Trent from school on May 4, 2016 and fled with her. TBI Agents and Intelligence Analysts have worked to ...