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How can Sevier County become a Healthier Tennessee Community? Russell Cliché, with the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness will be addressing this topic on Tuesday, March 22 from 10:30 – 11:30 at the King Family Public Library. The public is welcome to attend this program, sponsored by the Sevier County Health Improvement Council. Last year, Governor Bill Haslam and ...

Dollywood has announced Lightning Rod, its newest coaster, will not be completed in time for the theme park’s opening this week. When Dollywood in Pigeon Forge opens its doors to crowds for the 2016 season on March 19, visitors will no doubt be disappointed that they will not have the opportunity to experience Lightning Rod, both the world’s fastest wood ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the spring opening schedule for park facilities for the 2016 season. As part of the schedule, officials also announced the Alum Cave Trail Restoration schedule, which includes a Monday through Thursday closure of Alum Cave Trail and the Mt. Le Conte Backcountry Shelter beginning May 2 through Nov. 17. Due to the construction ...

The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge is bringing a new sport to this Great Smoky Mountains resort destination – beach volleyball. It is part of a series of sports tournaments that make up the longest booking in the three-year history of the $45 million facility. Franklin Fieldhouse, a sports company in Franklin, Tenn., has contracted the LeConte Event Center for ...

Ripley’s Attractions in Tennessee is offering a guaranteed interview to each job seeker who participates in their Ripley’s Job Fair. Looking to fill a variety of positions at its attractions in Sevier County, the Ripley’s Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, 88 River Road in ...

Maybe it’s the health or nutritional benefits. Maybe it’s the pride and joy associated with successfully cultivating a living plant. Or maybe it’s just a way to get off our electronic devices and reconnect with the outdoors. But whatever the reason, Tennesseans are increasingly interested in gardening. Natalie Bumgarner, an assistant professor of horticulture with University of Tennessee Extension and ...

Viewers from around the world are awaiting the hatch of two eggs in the nest of Bald Eagles named Mr. President and The First Lady. The D.C. Eagle Nest Cam is live streaming the nest of Mr. President and The First Lady as the world watches for two fuzzy eaglets hatched from their eggs. The bonded pair of Bald Eagles ...

Children can meet the Easter Bunny and participate in an Easter egg hunt in Gatlinburg this month. The Gatlinburg Community Police Programs’ Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Mynatt Park. Children between the ages of 1 and 12 are invited to bring their Easter basket and participate in the event. The Easter Bunny ...

It’s not too early for 4-H members to begin making plans for 4-H Summer Camp. Each summer over 200 Sevier County 4-H members attend camp. A week at camp can be the highlight of the summer for a 4-H member. 4-H offers a camp experience for most age and interest levels. Camp applications are being distributed this month in 4-H ...

Sevierville’s Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting registration for the Spring Adult Softball season. Leagues are available for men’s ($275/team) and co-ed ($200/team) divisions. Games will be played at Sevierville City Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning April 19, 2016. Registration materials are available at the Sevierville Community Center front desk or on the website’s softball page. ...