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LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge in its first year pumped multiple millions of dollars into the local economy and had an estimated attendance of more than 250,000 people. Independent research on just three of the 25 events to date – the National Quartet Convention, the Celebrators Conference and the Fall Rod Run – estimated $24.2 million in local spending, primarily ...

Rowena McFalls was selected as the Tennessee 2014 Family & Community Education (FCE) Best of the Best. She received this state honor for her 36 years of service and participation to the FCE organization as well as the community. Rowena served as President of the Midway Club for 15 years, and Sevier County FCE Council President for 20 years. She ...

Looking for ideas for decking your halls and walls?  Here are some tips from Jason Reeves, horticulturist at the UT Gardens, Jackson, for using natural greenery, some of which may be available for free: Prune a little fresh-cut greenery from your landscape. When pruning the greenery, cut back to a branch so as not to leave a stub. When cutting conifers, ...

A program of music, storytelling and crafts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will share the traditions of an Appalachian Christmas. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the 39th annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains ...

A signature cocktail is a must for any festive holiday party. If you are looking for the perfect holiday cocktail recipe and want something unique and memorable, try one of these moonshine cocktails from Old Forge Distillery in Pigeon Forge. Eggnog Martini For each drink: Turbinado sugar or brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice 3 ounces eggnog 2 ounces Old ...

The Sevier County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held recently at the Sevier County Courthouse. First, second and third place winners were named at each grade level and included: 4th grade; 1st place – Lilly Carroll, Sevierville Intermediate; 2nd place –Tyson McFall, Wearwood; 3rd place – Natalie Seals, Sevierville Intermediate. 5th grade; 1st place – Grady Branton, Catlettsburg; 2nd place ...

National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin earlier this week named Cassius Cash as the new superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “We are excited to have Cassius joining our Southeast Region leadership team,” Austin said. “He has a great reputation as a leader and has proven his ability to effectively work with partners, stakeholders and local communities. ...

Celebrate the holiday season this weekend in Gatlinburg and Sevierville by attending the festive Christmas parades. Gatlinburg will kick off the 39th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. The parade begins at traffic light #1A on East Parkway and travels through Gatlinburg to traffic light #10. Thousands of people will line both ...

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group is inviting the public to attend their annual Prayers for Cures event on Tuesday. Prayers for Cures will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the parlor of First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway in Sevierville. The event will feature music, fellowship, inspiration, friendship, good food and of course, prayers. ...

During Winterfest, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains sparkle with millions of twinkling lights (now through Feb. 28). But the lights aren’t all that shine bright in this Smoky Mountain town. Here are five sure-fired ways to brighten up your holidays and get in the Christmas spirit! 1. Go light looking There is something magical about the glow of Winterfest ...