Entertainment

“Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love” receives Emmy nomination in the Television Movie category! In the two-hour movie, the Partons, a family of humble means living in the mountains of Tennessee, face a devastating event that challenges their will. But when they experience a bewildering Christmas miracle, the Partons are drawn closer together than ever — with ...

The American Legion Post 104 is planning a two-day bluegrass & gospel festival in October at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. The 1st Annual Veterans Bluegrass & Gospel Festival will be held October 20-21, 2017 at the Sevier County Fairgrounds, 754 Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville, and is presented by the American Legion Post 104 in Sevierville and Wilson Pickins Promotions. ...

Mermaids are back and swimming every day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests can experience the underwater world of Mermaids as they swim with tropical fish in Coral Reef at the Aquarium. “We are so excited about having the Mermaids back at the Aquarium. They are such a great addition to our Aquarium for everyone to enjoy of all ...

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 ...

Sevier County Days at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country are being held this month, in which people who live or work in Sevier County may visit the theme parks for only a $5 donation to help local families in need of food assistance. Everyone who lives or works in Sevier County is invited to visit Dollywood’s Splash Country waterpark June ...

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 ...

For a small donation, locals can experience Ober Gatlinburg’s mountaintop amusement park and free Aerial Tramway rides from downtown and back during County Days. Ober Gatlinburg will offer Sevier, Cocke and Jefferson County Days from Monday, June 5 through Sunday, June 11, 2017. Once up at the amusement park, a $3 donation (per person) can be exchanged for a Premium ...

Art is happening in downtown Sevierville. Artist David Freeman will exhibit his paintings at Courthouse Donuts/Dyers Downtown through June 30, 2017. A reception for the artist will take place Thursday, June 22 from 5:30–8 p.m. and is free to the public. This exhibition is part of an on-going series sponsored by the Sevierville Commons Arts Council and Sevierville Commons Association. ...

A limited number of tasting tickets are available for the People’s Choice Tasting Contest at the Bloomin’ Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival. The People’s Choice Tasting Contest presented by Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures will take place between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday May 20, 2017 at the 13th annual Bloomin’ Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival in downtown Sevierville. This is ...

The 27th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week begins Tuesday in Pigeon Forge, offering a variety of workshops, lectures, seminars, concerts, hikes and other activities designed to introduce or reacquaint participants of all ages with the great outdoors. Featuring more than 220 free sessions spanning five days, Pigeon Forge’s award-winning Wilderness Wildlife Week is set for May 9-13, 2017. The event is ...