If you and your family have not received your flu vaccine, there is still time to protect yourself from a flu season Tennessee health officials say could be severe. The Tennessee Department of Health said Friday that the agency is seeing a steady increase in influenza activity across the state. “Early indications suggest this could be a more severe flu ...

Locally based Ole Smoky Distillery has launched a new 128 proof moonshine called Blue Flame. Ole Smoky® Blue Flame is an unaged corn whiskey crafted from an authentic East Tennessee recipe, and is jarred and shipped directly from the company’s famed Gatlinburg distillery The Holler™ and new location, the Ole Smoky Barn at The Island in Pigeon Forge. “No matter ...

City of Sevierville Christmas and New Year’s holiday schedule: Sevierville City Hall will be closed Dec. 25 ­– Dec. 26, 2014 and Jan. 1, 2015. Sevierville Police Department administrative and records offices will be closed Dec. 25 ­– Dec. 26, 2014 and Jan. 1, 2015. Sevierville Water Systems offices will be closed Dec. 25 ­– Dec. 26, 2014 and Jan. ...

Sportsmen and sportswomen may soon be paying higher fees for hunting and fishing licenses under a new proposal by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Citing increases in operating costs, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced Monday that it is seeking to change the structure and fees for hunting and fishing licenses in the state, as well as adding new ...

National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin earlier this week named Cassius Cash as the new superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “We are excited to have Cassius joining our Southeast Region leadership team,” Austin said. “He has a great reputation as a leader and has proven his ability to effectively work with partners, stakeholders and local communities. ...

Celebrate the holiday season this weekend in Gatlinburg and Sevierville by attending the festive Christmas parades. Gatlinburg will kick off the 39th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. The parade begins at traffic light #1A on East Parkway and travels through Gatlinburg to traffic light #10. Thousands of people will line both ...

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group is inviting the public to attend their annual Prayers for Cures event on Tuesday. Prayers for Cures will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the parlor of First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway in Sevierville. The event will feature music, fellowship, inspiration, friendship, good food and of course, prayers. ...

With the Black Friday rush at big retailers over, holiday shoppers still searching for that perfect gift can look to the unique products and services offered by local mom and pop businesses on Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29, 2014 and independent shop owners in Sevier County and across Tennessee will be hoping for a boost in ...

Local police are warning residents not to fall victim to phone scammers posing as law enforcement officials demanding payment of a fine. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office says it has received numerous complaints of a phone scam occurring in the area in which the caller pretended to be a law enforcement official and claimed the resident failed to appear for ...

Nearly five million Graco strollers are being recalled because the folding hinges on the stroller can pinch, cut or even amputate children’s fingers. Atlanta based Graco Children’s Products has issued a recall of eleven models of Graco and Century strollers after receiving reports of children suffering finger injuries and amputations caused by the stroller’s hinges. Stroller models recalled include Graco ...