Celebrating its 150th year “Covering the Earth,” The Sherwin-Williams Company is excited to announce the opening of its new store in Pigeon Forge. Sherwin-Williams, along with the Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new store on Wednesday. The Company also announced its exclusive Grand Opening Sale on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Pigeon ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, will offer a 3-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove on Saturday, April 2, 2016 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Experienced astronomers and numerous telescopes will be on hand to provide a discovery of the spring sky’s position of stars, galaxies, and constellations, including the Milky Way. In case ...

With construction complete, the first Zaxby’s restaurant in the city of Gatlinburg has opened in the Mountain Mall. A Southeast favorite for chicken fingers and wings, the new fast casual restaurant opened for business on February 29th, 2016. “We believe that this area is the perfect fit because of the great reputation that Zaxby’s already has in Tennessee but also ...

The Sevier County Hospitality Alliance (SCHA) will host the largest and most attended tourism and hospitality trade show in Tennessee on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Sevierville Convention Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The 2016 show, presented by S&D Coffee & Tea, Sevierville Convention Center and Ovations Food Service will be at the Sevierville Convention Center, which ...

UPDATE: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire staff have rescheduled a prescribed burn for March 30th, 2016. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire management staff plan to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 888-acres of forested area northwest of Cades Cove beginning on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The Stony-Arbutus Ridge fire ...

The City of Gatlinburg has scheduled Sparkle Days for April 4-8, 2016 and April 11-15, 2016. The 35-year-old program has been very successful in spurring Gatlinburg residents to clean up their property and homes in time for spring. During Sparkle Days, Gatlinburg’s Street Department will pick up, free of charge, items not normally included in garbage collection. Public Works Director ...

Celebrating its 20th spectacular season, Country Tonite rises to new heights in 2016 with a show opening on March 24th that showcases new elements and changes along with fan favorites from past seasons. This year’s show yet again promises the unique entertainment experience and award winning identity that sets Country Tonite apart. Where faith, family, and freedom are themes that ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) were jointly awarded the Public Lands Partner Award, a prestigious national award, during the recent Public Lands Alliance annual convention and trade show in Spokane, WA. Park Superintendent Cassius Cash and GSMA Executive Director Laurel Rematore were awarded the Public Lands Partner Award, which recognizes an exemplary partnership for ...

People looking for employment are invited to participate in a Sevier County Job Fair where they can meet employers with available positions and utilize the services of the Career Coach, a mobile job center. The 19th Annual Sevier County Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the spring opening schedule for park facilities for the 2016 season. As part of the schedule, officials also announced the Alum Cave Trail Restoration schedule, which includes a Monday through Thursday closure of Alum Cave Trail and the Mt. Le Conte Backcountry Shelter beginning May 2 through Nov. 17. Due to the construction ...