Small and midsized businesses interested in working with local governments can meet with up to 20 municipalities, plus multiple tradeshow vendors, in one stop at the East Tennessee Purchasing Association’s (ETPA) 12th Annual Business Matching and Tradeshow event on Thursday, July 20, 2017. The event will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rothchild Conference and Catering Center, ...

SmartBank, a subsidiary of SmartFinancial, Inc., recently announced officer promotions of Sarah Wilson, Sean Rosenthal and Daria Booth. “I am thrilled to recognize these deserving associates for their recent promotions,” said SmartBank President and CEO, Billy Carroll. “Their hard work and passion for what they do is evident, and SmartBank is fortunate to have associates who truly want to build ...

International country music duo Thompson Square is set to headline the 27th annual Patriot Festival, Pigeon Forge’s Independence Day celebration. The pair takes the stage immediately before an elaborate fireworks showcase lights up the night sky in the family vacation destination located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. “Patriot Festival is a perfect summertime event for families, both ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently recruiting for volunteers to assist the Trails Forever trail crew for a rehabilitation project on the Rainbow Falls Trail. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers must register at least one week in advance by contacting Trails and Facilities Volunteer Coordinator, Adam Monroe, by email or phone. ...

The American Eagle Foundation celebrates American Eagle Day with a full slate of activities planned for Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Dollywood. American Eagle Day was first recognized in 1995 by President Bill Clinton and Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist as a special time to commemorate the bald eagle’s anniversary of its selection as our national symbol. More than 80 governors ...

The 2017 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 10 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy ...

The public is invited to participate in free Make It & Take It art projects with local artists during the Downtown Sevierville Farmers Market. Art is happening in downtown Sevierville. Sevierville Commons Arts Council presents Make It & Take It during the Downtown Sevierville Farmers Market events on May 26, June 2, 9, & 16, 2017 from 9 a.m. until ...

Mountain Tough Recovery Team case managers will begin meeting with those in need of services during the recovery process from November’s wildfires. Mountain Tough begins a two-pronged effort to help those in need take the next steps in their recovery on Thursday, June 1, 2017. First, Mountain Tough will open its new office and begin offering case management to those ...

A man has died after falling from the top of the Ramsey Cascades Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On Sunday, May 28, 2017, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers received a report that a 37-year-old male fell from the top of the 100-foot tall Ramsey Cascades waterfall late that afternoon. The man, who was hiking ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is again teaming up with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a special program on Birds of Prey at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room. Michael Skinner, executive director of the Balsam Mountain Trust, will conduct an hour-long Birds of Prey program beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017. This program will provide visitors with an ...