Healthy Living

In honor of Veterans Day, local veterans may take advantage of a 22-day “Lift Ticket” for free access to WORKOUT ANYTIME in Sevierville for 22 days, and apply for a free gym membership available through a partnership with the organization Lift for the 22. Since the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week fitness concept WORKOUT ANYTIME joined forces with Lift for the 22 last ...

A low impact Tai Chi class being offered in Sevierville aims to help those suffering from arthritis. Arthritis affects 1.5 million Tennesseans and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is a chronic disease that targets the joints of the body. Common symptoms include joint pain, aching, stiffness and swelling. Though arthritis tends to be debilitating, ...

The Sevier County UT Extension Office and Sevier County Health Department are partnering to offer the two-part series Dining with Diabetes. These classes are designed to help people with diabetes or those at risk for diabetes. Through hands-on learning, participants gain practical skills for day-to-day food choices. Information will be shared on diabetes, including identifying and monitoring carbohydrates, fat, and ...

Keep Sevier Beautiful will be holding their annual Fall Roads & Rivers Day on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Roads & Rivers Day is a great opportunity for our community to come together to keep Sevier County clean and beautiful,” noted Executive Director Lisa Bryant. “Not only for our residents, but also for the many ...

The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled children’s swim lessons at the Community Center beginning in September. Parent/tot lessons will be available for children 6 months to 3 years old, as will Level 1 and 2 classes for children aged 4-years old and older. Classes will be taught on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the ...

“What’s for supper?” This question is particularly difficult if you are cooking for one or two people! Meal preparation is often viewed as “too much trouble,” therefore quick unhealthy choices often become the norm. Soon this habit becomes boring, expensive, and can lead to health concerns. So, perhaps it is time to try a few new ideas. Make plans to ...

Schools are back in session and in another local tradition, street rods are rolling into town. The Shades of the Past car show is once again, offering a service this year that has nothing to do with street rods – recycling! As the number of special events that make Sevier County their destination grows each year, the waste generated by ...

The Pigeon Forge Public Library will be hosting a six-week series entitled, Living Well with Chronic Conditions. The classes are free and open to the public. The class dates are Thursdays, Sept. 8 through Oct. 13, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. This 6-week workshop series is designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic ...

Keep Sevier Beautiful is partnering with Douglas Lake the Beautiful to host a cleanup event at Douglas Lake this weekend after a letter to a local newspaper citing the trash within the Lake engaged citizens throughout the area to create the inaugural Island Invasion. “The islands on Douglas Lake are public land and known as a great destination for recreational ...

Solar panels on the roof of a Sevierville business exemplify the company’s commitment to local air quality and renewable energy. Commercial Door and Hardware is excited to announce the addition of solar panels to the roof of their facility at 2784 Newport Highway in Sevierville. The system was commissioned and has been producing power since Tuesday, June 7, 2016. “I ...