You can learn about preparedness, survival, self-defense and self-sufficiency at the upcoming Mountain Prepper Expo in Sevierville. The 2nd Annual Mountain Prepper Expo will be held at May 16-17, 2015 at the Sevierville Convention Center. One of the largest emergency preparedness events in the country, the event will feature a wide range of exhibitors and offer free classes. Franklin, N.C. ...

People with cats that roam outside may be able to help researchers with an important scientific research project on the least weasel. Wildlife biologists are studying the distribution and life history of the least weasel (Mustela nivalis) in the southeastern United States and are asking cat owners to report if their outdoor cat presents one as a gift. The least ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced today that it would reopen Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail at noon on Friday, May 1, 2015. One of the most popular attractions in the national park, the one way loop road has remained closed since November 1, 2014 while crews from Bluegrass Contracting Corporation, of Lexington, Ky., repaired eight bridges along the 5.5-mile ...

You could be Dolly Parton’s VIP concert guest and receive an incredible prize pack if selected as the lucky winner of Dolly’s Pure and Simple Sweepstakes. But hurry! Time is running out to enter! DollyParton.com is offering fans a chance to be one of Dolly Parton’s ultimate VIPs during her sold out Pure and Simple concert debut Aug. 8-9, 2015, ...

The Sevier County Election Commission will open and hold the City of Gatlinburg Municipal Election in the Gatlinburg American Legion precinct in Sevier County on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, for the following offices: CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT A – Vote for One (1) CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT B – Vote for One (1) CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT C – Vote for One (1) ...

George Hawkins served four terms encompassing twelve years on the Gatlinburg City Council over three decades – the 70s, the 80s, the 90s – and now it is time to elect George Hawkins again May 19, 2015. Gatlinburg once again needs George’s innovative ideas and strong leadership to help bring more business into Gatlinburg. In the past Hawkins served as ...

Friends of the Smokies is hosting the 17th Annual Picnic in Pittman for the Park on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The 3P BBQ, co-hosted by Phillip & Vicky Fulmer and Jim Ogle, raises money in support of education, historic preservation, wildlife management programs and more in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 3P BBQ is an evening of fun ...

Police in Sevierville are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint in her apartment near downtown Sevierville. According to a release, Sevierville Police Department officers and members of the Emergency Response Team responded to a reported armed robbery at the Windy Creek Apartments, 420 Burden Hill Rd. in Sevierville, at approximately 1:27 p.m. on Wednesday, April ...

The Sevier News Messenger sent the following questionnaire to each of the Pigeon Forge City Commission Candidates, David Wear, Bill Howell, Ken Maples and Leland Wykoff. Only Maples and Wykoff participated by returning questionnaires, which are published as submitted and without editing. Ken Maples Why are you seeking public office? I am honored to be a candidate for Pigeon Forge ...

Consumers should check their freezer for recalled Blue Bell ice cream and other products. Blue Bell Creameries, of Brenhan, Texas, announced Monday that the company is recalling all ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks sold in 23 states The company initially recalled a limited number of products in March 2015 after routine sampling by the South Carolina Department ...