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The City of Pigeon Forge is closing Jake Thomas Rd. for a week this month to accommodate traffic for an event at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. Phil Campbell, facility manager of the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge announced that the city is closing the section of Jake Thomas Road that runs between the Parkway and Teaster Lane to ...

People who love hot rods, customs and classic cars will cruise into Pigeon Forge next weekend for one of the biggest car shows of the year. The Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup #32 will be held at Dollywood’s Splash Country on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, 2014. Over 2800 cars will be on display at the ...

Congratulations to the Pigeon Forge Fire Department who has earned an award for their fire prevention accomplishments. The National Association of State Fire Marshals Fire Research and Education Foundation (NASFM Foundation) and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company have awarded the Pigeon Forge Fire Department with a 2013 Life Safety Achievement Award. To apply for the Life Safety Achievement Award, the organization ...

Are you confused about health Insurance? Particularly now with the changes in health care law many Americans are having to learn new policies and services. The health insurance landscape is changing and very complex. Health Insurance 101 is being offered through UT Extension to explore the basics of Health Insurance. Health insurance is really a contract between you and an ...

If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a police officer, the Citizens Police Academy is for you. But hurry, space is limited and time is running out to register. The Sevierville Police Department is offering a Citizens Police Academy to give citizens the opportunity to learn basic police skills and experience police work in a safe, ...

The Homeschool 4-H Club will have its organizational meeting for the 2014-2015 4-H year on Thursday, September 4th, at 1:30 p.m. in the 4-H Office at 752 Old Knoxville Highway, adjacent to the Sevier County Fairgrounds. The Homeschool 4-H Club is open to any Homeschool or Private School students in grades four through twelve, residing in Sevier County. Following this ...

Pet adoption will soon be a more convenient with the local animal shelter open later on Thursday evenings. The Sevier County Humane Society has announced plans to extend Thursday hours until 7:00 p.m. to better serve the public. To celebrate, the animal shelter is holding an “Open Late Adoption Event” on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. ...

It’s almost time for the Sevier County Fair. It is set for its 79th run, September 1-6. The fair means different things to different people and most of us have childhood memories of our visits to the fair. From the rides, food, animal shows and exhibits, the fair offers a multitude of opportunities. Opportunities abound for young people to be ...

A different kind of New Year’s Eve reveler will occupy the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge when an Alabama ministry will stage an event for 5,000 people. The ministry is the Ramp, which is based in Hamilton, Ala., and the Dec. 31-Jan. 2 event is called Winter Ramp. “This is the largest Ramp event of the year, and its focus ...

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Classes will be offered free in Sevier County during September – October. This six week series covers topics relating to self-management tips for diabetes such as foot care, monitoring glucose, exercise, difficult emotions and working with your health care team. The series will be instructed by educators certified by Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Trainers. ...