The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for Smoky Mountain Youth Baseball Association league play is still being accepted. Parents may register their children at the Sevierville Community Center during normal operating hours, or this Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the concession pavilion at Sevierville City Park. The registration ...

NASHVILLE – Ahead of potentially sub-zero temperatures and snow across Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) wants consumers to know what to do in case of home or automobile damage as a result of the February winter storm system. The following are some guidelines to help consumers deal with a property damage claim or automobile accident. What ...

NASHVILLE— As the temperatures plummet and the icy conditions take hold, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is urging citizens to take steps to keep livestock safe and healthy. “Most livestock tolerate cold weather well,” state veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher said. “However, extreme temperature changes can have a dramatic impact on an animal’s health and performance.” Access to fresh water is ...

Pigeon Forge takes on a western flavor Feb. 18-22 for the 15th annual Saddle Up, a celebration of cowboy poetry, western music, two-steppin’ and chuck wagon cooking. It is the final major event of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Saddle Up is a mixture of big concerts, smaller performances, one-act dinner shows and a competitive chuck wagon cookoff. Also on the calendar ...

If you are considering a career in law enforcement, the Sevierville Police Department has officer openings to fill. The Sevierville Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer positions and the application deadline is 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2015. Salary and Benefits: Starting Salary: $31,716 After First Year: $35,118* Superior Benefits & Retirement Plan Individually-assigned “Take Home” Vehicle* ...

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) urge citizens to avoid unnecessary road travel on Monday as the state prepares for a severe winter storm. Motorists who must drive on Monday are advised to check local forecasts and road conditions before traveling. Middle Tennessee ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite the public to four open house opportunities to meet and welcome new Superintendent Cassius Cash to the Smokies. The open houses will be held in late February from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at each location. Two open houses will be held in North Carolina and two will be held in Tennessee. Cash ...

Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine will be the “’Shine of Summer” as it continues its reign as the Official Moonshine Sponsor of platinum-selling singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s 2015 SOUNDS OF SUMMER TOUR! The 40-city run will kick off June 5 in Raleigh, N.C. and continue through the summer with friends Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith stacking the lineup. Ole ...

WASHINGTON – President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2016 – the centennial year of the National Park Service – includes $3 billion for the bureau’s critical conservation, preservation, and recreation mission. The budget boosts the National Park Service’s essential programs and operational needs by $432.9 million. “In 2016, the National Park Service will celebrate its Centennial by inviting hundreds ...

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam this evening addressed a joint convention of the 109th General Assembly as legislators began an extraordinary legislative session to consider his Insure Tennessee plan. The proposal, a two-year pilot program to provide market-based health care coverage to more than 250,000 Tennesseans who currently don’t have access to health insurance or have limited options, does ...