Business

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will speak to area businesses on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association Meeting. Regional Advisor in Charge Dwayne C. Collins, Regional Advisors Jerry Stout and Barry Crotzer, and Pigeon Forge Police Lieutenant Richard Catlett will cover the topics: What is suspicious activity / See Something, Say Something Active ...

When asked to conjure the image of a weed in one’s mind, many would quickly imagine small, leafy plants that invade gardens and landscaping. Few would think of a woody shrub that can reach towering heights of 30 feet. But to many farmers managing pastures in Tennessee, this weed—known commonly as Chinese privet—is very common on farms across the state. “Chinese privet ...

The automobile parts manufacturer OTICS USA, Inc. is looking to fill more than 100 positions at its new Sevier County facility. OTICS USA manufactures engine components for Toyota and currently has a manufacturing facility in Morristown, Tenn. The company announced in November 2014 that it was expanding operations and building a new plant in Kodak, Tenn. to increase production capacity ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announce that National and State Park Concessions Riding Stables, Inc. (NSPC) has been selected for a new 10-year concession contract to operate the horse riding stables in Cades Cove. The current contract for these services is already held by National and State Park Concessions Riding Stables, but is set to expire on December 31. ...

Old Forge Distillery’s 1830 Original Miller’s Blend and Coffee Flavored Moonshine were recently awarded Platinum Medals at the 2015 SIP Awards. A 100-member judging panel at the 2015 SIP Awards, the world’s largest consumer tasting competition, awarded 1830 Original Miller’s Blend a Platinum medal in the “Unaged Whiskey/Moonshine” category and 1830 Original Coffee a Platinum medal in the “Flavored/Infused Whiskey” ...

Persons who work in the hospitality industry with plans to enroll in hospitality courses at Walters State Community College this fall may be eligible to apply for one of two $500 Continuing Education Scholarships being awarded by the Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association. Scholarship applicants must be newly enrolling in a hospitality course or courses at the Sevier County campus of ...

Ripley’s Attractions is hosting a job fair for their eight Ripley’s attractions in Sevier County. The job fair will be Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 10 am to 3 pm at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg. The eight Ripley’s attractions hiring at the job fair include: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium Ripley’s ...

By Patrick Keyser, Professor and Director, Center for Native Grasslands Management Most recommendations for grazing native grass forages are based on some form of rotational grazing. That approach to native grass management and its benefits was discussed in the publication “Managing Native Grass Forages.” However, continuous grazing may also be used effectively with native grasses. In fact, in the Great ...

Entrepreneur and entertainment icon Dolly Parton today announced the acquisition of the Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show, expanding Parton’s entertainment offering in Pigeon Forge and setting the stage for future growth. “We believe it has a great future here and I’m excited to get started!” “Since opening in June 2011, Lumberjack Feud has been well accepted by the guests,” Parton said. ...

The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce recently earned ten awards at the 50th Annual Knoxville American Advertising Awards® banquet, including three entries that advanced to the District 7 Awards Gala. The District 7 competition showcased top award winning agencies from five states, representing cities including Atlanta, Savannah, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Memphis, New Orleans and Nashville. The advancing entries from the Sevierville Chamber ...