Business

Solar panels on the roof of a Sevierville business exemplify the company’s commitment to local air quality and renewable energy. Commercial Door and Hardware is excited to announce the addition of solar panels to the roof of their facility at 2784 Newport Highway in Sevierville. The system was commissioned and has been producing power since Tuesday, June 7, 2016. “I ...

We are trying to find a way to get a message to someone in the legislature that can change how overnight rental cabins are being classified as “single family dwellings” even though some have 16 bedrooms. They only pay the 25% tax basis instead of the 40% for commercial use. We are talking to our neighbors and friends, as this ...

Dollywood plans auditions for young male and female performers to join shows during the park’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. Auditions take place Aug. 27, 2016 from 9 a.m.–noon in the Connor-Short Center on the Sevierville campus of Walters State Community College. Performers who are able to play roles between the ages of eight and twelve are encouraged to attend ...

U-Pick also called, Pick-Your-Own, and Cut or Choose-Your-Own operations allow consumers to visit the farm where a product is grown and go to the field to pick, cut or choose their own product. There’s a certain allure to the outdoors and to farms in general, which explains, in part, why some want to visit local farms. Of course, the fresh ...

After a nationwide search, The Sports Facilities Management is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori McMahan Moore as General Manager of Rocky Top Sports World. Moore, a Sevier County native and graduate of the University of Tennessee, previously served as Director of Marketing and Business Development and Interim General Manager at the facility. Cindy Cameron Ogle, Gatlinburg City Manager ...

LeConte Medical Center is pleased to announce a new initiative that invites former patients and family members to provide feedback and suggestions related to various aspects of a hospital experience. LeConte’s Patient and Family Partnership Council will consist of volunteer members from the community and representatives from the hospital staff. The council will meet on a regular basis and work ...

More than fourteen east Tennessee businesses will participate in a one-day hiring event in Knoxville on Tuesday to fill open positions. The Multi-Employer Hiring Event will be held 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on July 26, 2016 at the Tennessee American Job Center, 2700 Middlebrook Pike, 1st Floor, in Knoxville. Employers set to participate in the hiring event will be on site ...

Tennessee farms are selling more and more farm products directly to consumers. One method used by farms to make direct sales is nothing new: roadside stands. “A roadside stand is a temporary facility set up to sell products at a roadway or another heavy traffic area,” said Rob Holland, director of the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture. “It ...

Summit Strategic Solutions has promoted Susan Loveday to vice president of talent strategies and relations. She previously served as director of talent support and organizational development. Loveday will work with the CEO and executive team to meet company and client goals through processes such as: enhancing the patient healthcare experience, goal setting, talent selection, diversity, employee relations, training and development, ...

The Collier family invites the greater Sevier County community to a groundbreaking ceremony for their newest expansion at Country Cascades in Pigeon Forge. The new project will include the new Summit Tower and the 30,000 sq. ft. Cascades Outdoor Water Park. The groundbreaking ceremony will begin 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Country Cascades, 204 Sharon Dr. in ...