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Still looking for that ideal Christmas gift for a 4-H member on your Christmas list? Why not give them a trip to 4-H Summer Camp. Even though it is cold outside, it is never too early to begin making plans for summer camp. I know that many 4-H members would love to see a trip to summer camp, wrapped up ...

Dollywood officials presented a donation check to Sevier County Food Ministries this month. The check for $44,208.75 was presented during the organization’s annual volunteer luncheon. The funds were raised through the amusement park’s Sevier County Days promotion held during Smoky Mountain Christmas. Total giving since 1998 from Dollywood to the Sevier County Food Ministries is now $1,025,232. Sevier County Food ...

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries will hold its 16th annual Winter Coat Day on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon at Treasures From the Heart thrift store located at 230 Court Avenue in downtown Sevierville. Free coats and jackets will be given to anybody who needs one. Last year hundreds of people came by to make a ...

Sheriff Ron Seals is continuing the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office youth initiative program this holiday season by reaching out to local high school art students. Sheriff Seals invited students from Sevier County High School, who spent the afternoon painting holiday scenes on the windows of the Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Center located on Middle Creek Road in Sevierville. Students were ...

Shirley Pitner was named 2017 FCE Best of the Best for the Eastern Region (FCE) Family & Community Education Clubs. This honor was based on her active involvement with her Seymour Club and community, as well as leadership in the organization. She was recognized at the State FCE Conference in Knoxville for her achievement. Shirley is a charter member of ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the Clingmans Dome Observation Tower has been reopened to the public. The rehabilitation work has been suspended for the winter and is expected to resume this Spring. The remaining work is expected to take approximately two weeks and will necessitate another short-term closure to complete. Visitors can enjoy views from the tower ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites visitors to join a park ranger for a guided hike on Friday, November 24 or a service opportunity on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Hikes will be offered near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Elkmont Campground, providing an outstanding opportunity for people of all ages to #OptOutside and enjoy the park. Rangers and park volunteers ...

Just in time for holiday entertaining, Old Forge Distillery has released three cream-based spirits inspired by flavors found at the nearby Old Mill Creamery and Candy Kitchen. The new cream liqueur flavors include: Cinnamon, Chocolate Coconut and Pumpkin, and are available for sale at Old Forge Distillery in Pigeon Forge and area liquor stores. “The fall cream line-up is perfect ...

At the end of an afternoon featuring youthful new takes of classic songs by Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Adele, emcee Matt Cordell from Showplace Theater announced Tate Roberts as the overall champion of the first Smoky Mountain Sing Off at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains. Roberts, from Townsend, who channeled Garth Brooks during “Friends in Low Places” walked away with ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials remind park visitors that access to Cades Cove will be delayed on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 until 10:30 a.m. for the Cades Cove Loop Lope. The event has been planned to minimize disturbance to visitors for this once-a-year opportunity for pre-registered participants to run a choice of a 10-mile or 3.1-mile loop course. The ...