Police are hoping the public can help identify a suspect in the robbery of a Sevierville bank Monday afternoon. According to the Sevierville Police Department, officers responded to a reported robbery of the Sevier County Bank branch on Dolly Parton Parkway about 12:20 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2015. Bank employees told police that a man handed a teller a note ...

If you have ever wondered about the daily work of a police officer, the Pigeon Forge Police Department is holding a Citizens’ Police Academy where you can learn directly from the men and women serving in the department. The Pigeon Forge Police Department is now accepting applications for its 15th Citizens’ Police Academy. Course classes will be held weekly, 7:00 ...

Cades Cove Loop Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed six days in January 2015 for maintenance work. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the temporary closure of the Cades Cove Loop Road to all pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists January 6 through January 8 and January 13 through January 15 to facilitate the removal of ...

Dollywood is seeking talented performers and production staff at open auditions in January. The Dollywood Company is holding open auditions in three cities across the Southeast region for singers, actors and bluegrass or gospel acts to perform at its Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge. Auditions will be held Saturdays, Jan. 3 in Atlanta, Jan. 17 in Nashville and Jan. ...

If you are looking to make New Year’s Eve extraordinary, join the celebration in Gatlinburg for a midnight ball drop and spectacular fireworks show. Gatlinburg will kick off 2015 with its 27th Annual New Years Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show. The event is one of the largest organized New Year’s Eve events in the United States and nearly 50,000 ...

If you have a great photo of Tennessee wildlife, hunting or fishing, it could earn you $60 if chosen for the next TWRA calendar. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is holding a photo contest to select photos for publication in the annual calendar issue of Tennessee Wildlife Magazine, the official magazine of the TWRA. Photos should feature fishing and wildlife species ...

Health officials are alerting parents of potential risks associated with medically unnecessary use of fetal ultrasound imaging and heartbeat monitors. In a consumer update earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised parents to avoid unnecessary fetal ultrasound “keepsake” images, videos and heartbeat monitors during pregnancy because the long-term effects to the fetus are unknown. Ultrasound is ...

Are you looking for a place to eat over the holiday? Residents and visitors to the area have a variety of dining options in Pigeon Forge. These Pigeon Forge restaurants will be open for business Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day. For more information, visit the Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce.   Alamo Steakhouse Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ...

Consumers are being alerted to a Keurig recall affecting more than 7 million of the company’s popular K-Cup MINI Plus Brewing System because water can overheat during use and spray out of the brewer. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. is recalling model K10 of the MINI Plus Brewing System after receiving about 200 reports of hot liquid leaking from the brewer, ...

Local residents and visitors in town for the holidays will find the following Gatlinburg restaurants open Christmas Day 2014. Find more information about Gatlinburg restaurants from the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce.   Blaine’s Grill and Bar 2 p.m. to close, menu only   The Cabin Café 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.   Calhoun’s Restaurant 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.   ...