Tag Archives: Gatlinburg

A man suffered a medical emergency and died while hiking Alum Cave Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday. Park Rangers responded to a report of man in cardiac distress on Alum Cave Trail just before 10 a.m. on July 15, 2017. A hiker identified as 47-year-old Phillip Basset Davenport, from Nashville, was hiking down the Alum ...

Local employers will be looking to fill full-time and part-time positions at two Sevier County job fairs being held in July. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Sevier County; cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg; and the Sevier County Economic Development Council are hosting two job fairs to help local employers connect with potential employees. The first ...

Registration is open for the Gatlinburg Police Department Kids’ Police Camp. The action-packed week includes bike and firearms safety, self-defense, team building, SWAT Team and K-9 Officer presentations, white water rafting, swimming, cookouts and more. The Kids’ Police Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 24 – 28, 2017 at the American Legion, 1230 E ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced a half-day closure of Cades Cove Loop Road on Thursday, June 29, 2017 due to a critical maintenance issue. The half-day closure will begin at sunrise and remain in effect till noon. No other work is planned at this time. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians should expect the road to be closed to all use ...

Vandalism is an ongoing problem in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and rangers are currently investigating an incident in which a man was reportedly photographed vandalizing a tree. A hiker along the Gatlinburg Trail snapped photos of a man allegedly using a knife to carve away the bark of a tree. According to Park Ranger Jamie Sanders, the incident ...

Mermaids are back and swimming every day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests can experience the underwater world of Mermaids as they swim with tropical fish in Coral Reef at the Aquarium. “We are so excited about having the Mermaids back at the Aquarium. They are such a great addition to our Aquarium for everyone to enjoy of all ...

The Sevier County Health Department & UT Extension are partnering to offer the free workshop series Cancer: Thriving and Surviving for cancer patients and survivors. Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Workshop Series is a free six-week session workshop designed to help individuals or families facing the challenges of cancer. Cancer can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in individuals diagnosed with the ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently recruiting for volunteers to assist the Trails Forever trail crew for a rehabilitation project on the Rainbow Falls Trail. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers must register at least one week in advance by contacting Trails and Facilities Volunteer Coordinator, Adam Monroe, by email or phone. ...

The 2017 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 10 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy ...

Mountain Tough Recovery Team case managers will begin meeting with those in need of services during the recovery process from November’s wildfires. Mountain Tough begins a two-pronged effort to help those in need take the next steps in their recovery on Thursday, June 1, 2017. First, Mountain Tough will open its new office and begin offering case management to those ...