Lifestyle

Buzzed Bull Creamery in Pigeon Forge opened Friday and specializes in made-to-order ice cream and milkshakes, with or without alcohol, flash frozen with liquid nitrogen. With over 32 flavors, 20 mix-ins, and plenty of liquor options, Buzzed Bull Creamery ice creams and milkshakes are flash frozen. Buzzed versions are made with alcohol (21+, starting at 5% ABV). The concept creates ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that some campgrounds, visitor centers, and additional roads will be accessible to visitors as part of the current phase in the park’s plan to restore public access across the park. Beginning on Monday, June 8, the following areas will be accessible:  Cades Cove and Smokemont CampgroundsAnthony Creek Horse CampSugarlands, Oconaluftee, Cades Cove, and ...

Anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters on Tennessee Free Fishing Day 2020. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. Tennessee Free Fishing Day will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020. The day allows anyone (resident or nonresident) the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, ...

Cyclists and pedestrians will be able to enjoy Cades Cove Loop Road without competing with motor vehicle traffic on Vehicle-Free Wednesdays through September. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the implementation of vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road each Wednesday, from June 17 through September 30, 2020 as part of a pilot study to improve the visitor ...

Tennessee has launched the COVID-19 Essential Employee Child Care Payment Assistance program to provide free child care for essential workers during the pandemic. The Tennessee Department of Human Services is announcing new child care assistance to support families that are serving the state in essential workforce positions. Through payment assistance and a network of temporary care locations, parents who work ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite the public to experience SmokiEEEs @ Home during National Park Week. This new website at https://smokieees.org/ features videos and activities that connect students of all ages to the park from their homes by highlighting the three ‘E’s in SmokiEEEs: Explore, Entertain, and Escape. “During this time of uncertainty when the park is closed ...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced that all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned natural areas are closed to the public. The closure will last at least through April 14 in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive order requiring all citizens to stay at home. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State ...

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting operations at Sevier County Food Ministries, as it sees increased demand for food assistance and changes the way it operates to meet social distancing guidelines for both workers and those in need. Sevier County Food Ministries announced it is changing its hours of operation. Beginning Monday, April 6, 2020, the organization will be open from ...

Calling all Girl Scout Cookie lovers and supporters of the Girl Scouts! Did you know you can order Girl Scout Cookies Online? The Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians needs your help! The COVID-19 (coronavirus) has disrupted the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Public cookie booths were suspended halfway through the booth sales. This disruption means that troops across our ...

Sevier County Area Master Gardeners have a virtual hotline to assist those practicing social distancing—by gardening—during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our day to day routines have been significantly impacted by the COVID -19 pandemic. In order to continue serving our community without being able to have staff on site at the Ask-A-Master Gardener Hotline, Sevier County Area Master Gardeners ...