Business

The Resort at Governor’s Crossing has just been named to TripAdvisor’s list of top family resorts in the United States. The Resort at Governor’s Crossing, a premiere water park resort in Sevierville, claimed the number 17 spot on the recently released ranking. The announcement couldn’t have come at a better time as The Resort at Governor’s Crossing is about to ...

This summer, Black Fox Lodge in Pigeon Forge will join Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a portfolio of vibrant, upscale hotels that offer travelers independent lodging experiences combined with value and reliability. The 178-room property will remain open to the public as minor renovations are completed. It is expected to officially open as a branded Tapestry property by August 2018. Anticipated ...

County officials are planning the 21st Annual Sevier County Job Fair later this month. The event has grown every year, offering many job opportunities for the people of Sevier County while assisting businesses in fulfilling their staffing needs, according the Sevier County Economic Development Council. The council hosts the event in conjunction with Sevier County and cities of Sevierville, Pigeon ...

Yogi Bear and Dollywood are about to become neighbors. Bear Cove Village in Pigeon Forge, the closest campground to Dollywood, is joining the Jellystone Park franchise network with a grand opening celebration planned for park guests from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018. “We’re going to celebrate by having a ‘Yogi Bear and Friends Birthday Bash’ with ...

Dollywood is looking for friendly faces ready to join the team as it prepares for the 2018 season, one the award-winning park has dubbed “A Season of Showstoppers.” Job fairs are slated for Saturday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, March 10 at Sevier County High School from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day. Positions are available for the entire length ...

The folks at KaTom Restaurant Supply have a lot to be thankful for this season, having recently added a ninth straight year on Inc. magazine’s list of the country’s fastest growing companies to the year’s accolades. The list is based on growth percentage over three years, with KaTom recording revenue expansion of 73 percent during that time period. The company’s ...

Terry and Wesley Lee opened a brand-new Checkers restaurant in Kodak on Wednesday. While the Kodak Checkers will be the first restaurant for the father-son duo, they are definitely not lacking in other business experience. Terry Lee graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a degree in business administration, preparing him up to jump right into the business world. Currently, Lee ...

The Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association recognized the “Stars of the Industry” at its annual gala event, held recently at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The honors represent the pinnacle of recognition in Tennessee hospitality, and at the top of the list were Andy Marshall of A. Marshall Family Foods as Restaurateur of the Year, Ray Waters of Castlerock Asset Management ...

Following its most recent quarterly board of directors meeting, Great Smoky Mountains Association, one of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s oldest partner organizations, announced two significant changes in top leadership positions. First, in an effort to more accurately define the role and responsibility of the organization’s leader, the board voted to change Laurel Rematore’s title from executive director to chief ...

The Mountain Tough Recovery Team named long-time Sevier County tourism leader and volunteer, Barbara Joines, the new Executive Director effective Oct. 30, 2017. Joines most recently served as Senior Vice-President/Chief Operations for Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment. She worked for The Dollywood Company for 30 years and retired from the company as the Vice President/General Manager of the Dollywood theme park. In ...