Entertainment

Chris Schultz of Sevierville, Tenn. is the newest author to join the ranks of publisher Patriot Media, Inc. of Niceville, Fla. His novel “Lincoln’s Treasure” is a mystery/thriller about a hunt for gold that spans a century and a half. The mystery begins in the Deep South during the American Civil War when General William T. Sherman and his Union ...

Fee/Hedrick theater shows in Pigeon Forge are offering discounted admission to residents and workers in Sevier County and surrounding counties during local appreciation days. People who live or work for businesses based in Knox, Blount, Jefferson, Cocke, Hamblen or Sevier County can see the spectacular Fee/Hedrick theater shows, including Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, The Comedy Barn, Smoky Mountain Opry, ...

The volunteers at LeConte Medical Center are having a “Books Are Fun” gift and book sale this week. The Books Are Fun sale will be held 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 and 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in the LeConte Medical Center classrooms. The sale is open to the public. Items ...

Pigeon Forge takes on a western flavor Feb. 18-22 for the 15th annual Saddle Up, a celebration of cowboy poetry, western music, two-steppin’ and chuck wagon cooking. It is the final major event of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Saddle Up is a mixture of big concerts, smaller performances, one-act dinner shows and a competitive chuck wagon cookoff. Also on the calendar ...

Dixie Stampede began its 28th season this weekend by unveiling a spectacular new show to a sold out crowd. Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge opened on Friday, Feb. 13 and the public, eager to see the new 2015 show snapped up tickets so fast the attraction added additional performances to meet the demand. Earlier this year, Dixie Stampede announced it ...

Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge is offering a Sevier County Days special to local residents and workers who bring a donation for its food drive. People who live or work locally may visit the Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show Feb. 16 – March 5, 2015 for just $5 plus tax (Show Only ticket), or $15 plus tax (Dinner Show ticket), by ...

Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine will be the “’Shine of Summer” as it continues its reign as the Official Moonshine Sponsor of platinum-selling singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s 2015 SOUNDS OF SUMMER TOUR! The 40-city run will kick off June 5 in Raleigh, N.C. and continue through the summer with friends Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith stacking the lineup. Ole ...

Ripley’s is offering a special discount admission during Sevier County Days to residents and workers in Sevier and surrounding counties with a portion of the proceeds going to help feed local families in need. People who live or work in Anderson, Blount, Cocke, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox or Sevier County can visit Ripley’s attractions for just $5 plus tax per person/per ...

The 18-piece Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble from the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America will perform a free concert at the Pigeon Forge Community Center on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at 7 p.m. The ensemble – which has performed for heads of state and audiences across the nation – has a local connection. Master Sgt. Jerry Kelly, a guitarist, ...

To honor the incredible songwriting of Dolly Parton, her hometown will once again host the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition, now in its 11th year. This year’s competition will be sponsored by Sound Biscuit Productions and will feature contestants who are asked to sing a song written by Dolly in the style of his or her own choosing (country, rock, rap, ...