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UPDATE: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire staff have rescheduled a prescribed burn for March 30th, 2016. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire management staff plan to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 888-acres of forested area northwest of Cades Cove beginning on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The Stony-Arbutus Ridge fire ...

The production on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years. While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production Small Farm Expo, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with limited land resources who strive to maximize their production potential. ...

The City of Gatlinburg has scheduled Sparkle Days for April 4-8, 2016 and April 11-15, 2016. The 35-year-old program has been very successful in spurring Gatlinburg residents to clean up their property and homes in time for spring. During Sparkle Days, Gatlinburg’s Street Department will pick up, free of charge, items not normally included in garbage collection. Public Works Director ...

Celebrating its 20th spectacular season, Country Tonite rises to new heights in 2016 with a show opening on March 24th that showcases new elements and changes along with fan favorites from past seasons. This year’s show yet again promises the unique entertainment experience and award winning identity that sets Country Tonite apart. Where faith, family, and freedom are themes that ...

UT Extension will be partnering with the UT Healthy Living Kitchen and Food City to present nutrition programs for Diabetes and Gluten Free. Registered Dietician will share information, answer questions, as well as provide taste samples of recipes. On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, the program Tips for Eating with Diabetes will be presented at the UT Extension Office in Sevierville. ...

The weather is getting warmer and it’s time to clean out your garage and reserve your vendor space at the Sevierville 10-Mile Yard Sale. With the spring sale scheduled for Saturday, April 16, 2016, vendor spaces are already selling fast for the Sevierville 10-Mile Yard Sale in Sevierville. Many vendors charge $20 per space and use the event as a ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) were jointly awarded the Public Lands Partner Award, a prestigious national award, during the recent Public Lands Alliance annual convention and trade show in Spokane, WA. Park Superintendent Cassius Cash and GSMA Executive Director Laurel Rematore were awarded the Public Lands Partner Award, which recognizes an exemplary partnership for ...

A massive canned tuna recall has been issued for Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee brands because potential contamination could cause life-threatening illness. Select varieties of Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee brand canned tuna are subject to a tuna recall after routine inspection at a packing facility found that an equipment malfunction may have left the products ...

People looking for employment are invited to participate in a Sevier County Job Fair where they can meet employers with available positions and utilize the services of the Career Coach, a mobile job center. The 19th Annual Sevier County Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, ...

Citizens are being warned not to fall for political campaign donation scams this Presidential Election year. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs issued an advisory Wednesday regarding scammers that fraudulently solicit political campaign donations. According to the agency, scammers often use Caller ID spoofing to pose as representatives from political parties or election committees. Because ...