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A Florida woman who fell off her rental bicycle in Cades Cove on Friday has died. Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a bicycle accident in Cades Cove at 12:48 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018. The cyclist, 55-year old Sandra Hull from Sarasota, Fla., fell off her bicycle along the Cades Cove Loop Road ...

The much-anticipated Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg has arrived, opening its doors officially to guests on June 28 and celebrating with featured city dignitaries and VIPs. The resort is the third Tennessee property for Margaritaville, with a fourth under development in Nashville. “Gatlinburg is a perfect fit for Margaritaville, with its laid-back vacation feel,” said Tamara Baldanza-Dekker, chief marketing officer of Margaritaville. ...

The City of Sevierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen have unanimously passed the FY 2019 budget, which begins July 1, 2018. Numerous public meetings and workshops were held to discuss the budget and included many comments from residents. Much of the discussion concerned the need to address upcoming debt payments pertaining to Tourist Development Zone bonds. These bonds were issued ...

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers are investigating a boating accident that occurred on Douglas Lake after a boat ran aground Sunday night on an island injuring four people and ejecting one occupant. Officers say that between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m. on June 17, 2018, a 2011 23-foot Mastercraft being operated by Brandon Watson, 21, of Strawberry Plains was traveling on ...

17-year-old singer/songwriter Brenna Beatty, from Springfield, Tenn. was named grand champion of the Pigeon Forge Path to Fame Talent Competition on Saturday at the Smoky Mountain Opry. Beatty was selected from 12 finalists, all vying for the title. She will begin a 12-month career development program with Nashville-based talent executive as well as perform at Pigeon Forge theaters. Beatty will ...

An open house and ribbon cutting for Cherokee Orchard in Gatlinburg will usher in Wyndham Vacation Rental’s expansion of their Big Cabins’ offerings in the Smoky Mountains. Phase One of the project is complete and features massive eight to sixteen bedroom cabins. Wyndham partnered with builder Kenny Hayes’ Southern Scapes Home Design to keep up with the latest trend in ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently received help to restore key elements of the historic Palmer Barn. Asheville building contractor Sean Perry and his crew partnered with the park and Friends of the Smokies to preserve the structural integrity of the barn and improve visitor safety through the renovation project in Cataloochee in the North Carolina section of the park. ...

Team captains competing in Drums on the Dam, the annual United Way of Sevier County’s dragon boat race, will meet in Sevierville in preparation for the August event. The Drums on the Dam Team Captain’s Meeting and Kickoff will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Courthouse Donuts, 160 Court Avenue in downtown Sevierville. United Way ...

Swimming lessons save lives. Because of its passion for safety, Dollywood’s Splash Country once again is hosting Water Safety Day to raise awareness and is offering a discounted ticket so more guests will take advantage of this opportunity to learn. This ninth annual event includes a free 30-minute swim lesson on Thursday, June 21. Water park guests also are invited ...

Sevier County residents are moving forward with the next step to combat the national opioid crisis that has taken hold of local families and is impacting local businesses. Opioid abuse is an epidemic in the U.S. Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, as well as legal prescription pain relievers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, ...