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The Southern Connected Communities Project is holding a public meeting to discuss building a community-owned rural broadband internet network in Sevier County. The Southern Connected Communities Project, a project of the Sustainable and Equitable Agricultural Development Task Force, is working to bring locally-owned internet access to rural Sevier County communities. “Rural Sevier County is being left behind by internet providers,” the organizer ...

The Incredible Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge is hosting an Incredible Christmas Celebration and lighting ceremony for its Salvation Army Angel Tree on Saturday. The first annual Incredible Christmas Celebration and tree lighting ceremony will feature amazing Christmas carolers, free hot chocolate, free door prizes and more. Visit with Santa Claus and meet your favorite holiday characters such as, Elf ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials plan to open the long-awaited section of the Foothills Parkway between Walland and Wears Valley, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The public will be able to experience the entire 16-mile roadway for the first time since construction began in 1966, including the 1.65-mile section known as the ‘Missing Link’ which is now connected ...

Sevier County residents and workers may celebrate the season and view millions of Christmas lights at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas for only a $5 donation during Sevier County Days. Dolly invites everyone who lives and works in Sevier County to enjoy free admission with a $5 donation per person to benefit Sevier County Food Ministries, a voluntary interfaith ministry that ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the reopening of Bull Head Trail and Sugarland Mountain Trail on Friday, October 26, 2018, after extensive work to repair damage from the Chimney Tops 2 Fire. Both of these trails extend from the highest peaks in the park to the lower elevations, providing incredible opportunities for hikers to enjoy fall colors over ...

Country Tonite is having Area Appreciation Days for residents of Sevier County and 14 surrounding counties in east Tennessee. The Country Tonite Area Appreciation Days offer runs Nov. 2–11, 2018. Tickets are only $8 for adults. Kids 12 & under get in free. Proceeds will benefit needy families for Christmas. Country Tonite’s Smoky Mountain Christmas promises a little bonus for ...

Start your Halloween in Gatlinburg at the Trick or Treat Kick-Off Karnival, sponsored by Ripley’s Haunted Adventure and Anakeesta. The 11th Annual Trick or Treat Kick-Off Karnival will be held 12–5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 on the plaza at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, traffic light #5 in downtown Gatlinburg. There will be a costume contest, games, prizes ...

On Saturday, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and police departments of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge will join forces with the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration to give the public its 16th opportunity in eight years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The public may dispose of pills ...

Sheriff Ron Seals invites Sevier County residents to his Spooktacular Block Party, a free and safe environment for youth to spend their Halloween night. This year’s Spooktacular Block Party will be held 5–9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at the Sevier County Jail and Courthouse area in Downtown Sevierville. The event is offered at no cost for Sevier County ...

Pigeon Forge residents are encouraged to participate in the city’s Community Halloween Spooktacular Event and Safety Day. The free event is a community program produced by the Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation Department along with Pigeon Forge first responders. Community Halloween Spooktacular Event and Safety Day will be held 3– 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 at the Pigeon ...