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The Sevier County Election Commission has released the following unofficial results for the May 6, 2014 County Primary and Non-Partisan School Board Elections. Results are unofficial until the Election Commission meets to certify the vote. Ballots Cast Total – 9318 Ballots Cast Republican Party – 9097 Ballots Cast Democratic Party – 217 Ballots Cast Non-Partisan – 4 The following Total ...

August activities include ‘Parade They Never Got’ led by Louise Mandrell PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Four days in August have been set aside in this Great Smoky Mountains resort community for special recognitions of America’s veterans. Dates are Aug. 21-24, and activities include salutes at various theaters, display of a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a full-fledged parade along ...

Pets Without Parents in Sevierville will celebrate its 3rd Anniversary by holding a pet health fair on Sunday. The Pets Without Parents 3rd Annual Pet Health Fair is on May 4, 2014 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at the Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary Wade Blvd. Pet owners won’t want to miss the fun-filled pet event. Admission is free. Hundreds of people and ...

Pigeon Forge hosts the 29th Annual Dolly Homecoming Parade. Locals and visitors alike will turn out in mass tomorrow for a spectacular parade to welcome Sevier County’s own Dolly Parton home. The weather promises to be sunny and warm in Pigeon Forge as an expected 50,000 spectators line the Parkway to watch this year’s parade. In addition to seeing world-famous ...

Have a festive evening out in Gatlinburg and support a great cause! The Sevier County Food Ministries will hold its Fourth Annual Food Ministry Fiesta on Tuesday, April 29. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is hosting this fun-filled event, which includes great food, beverages and music. In addition to the many items available on a silent auction, partygoers will have ...

People will line up along Route 411 in Sevierville on Saturday with their yard sale goods. The bi-annual 10-Mile Yard Sale is scheduled for tomorrow, April 26 from 8am until 3pm. The sale usually starts near the Sevier Rescue Squad building and heads eastward on US-411 (Dolly Parton Parkway) for 10 or so miles towards Newport. Large groups of vendors ...

If you have any medications around your home that are expired or you no longer take, you can safely dispose of them this weekend. The Sevierville Police Department is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) National Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday. An officer will be on duty in the Department’s lobby to assist anyone with questions. “Citizens may ...

Remington and Troy-Bilt Leaf Blowers are recalled due to reports of a part breaking during use and causing serious injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that about 134,000 Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers and 24,000 Remington Electric Leaf Blowers are being recalled because the blower’s impeller can break while in use, striking the operator. KingClean Electric Co., of China, ...

There is no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to enjoy the outdoors. In Gatlinburg, you can find Earth Day events all happening all week. View the complete Gatlinburg Earth Week 2014 Schedule at www.gatlinburg.com Monday, April 21 9:00 am – 11:00 am Gatlinburg Goes Green Breakfast Seminar at Hilton Garden Inn Tuesday, April 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ...

Early voting starts today for the County Primary and Nonpartisan School Board Elections. While Election Day is May 6, 2014, registered voters can avoid the lines by voting early at the Sevier County Election Commission building or the Seymour Branch of the Sevier County Library. Early Voting Locations and Hours Sevier County Election Commission 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville, TN ...