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The mayors of Sevier County and Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, and Sevierville on Thursday declared a State of Local Emergency for Sevier County, Tennessee. This declaration is executed by political subdivisions of government, both City and County, to comply with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s request to open the Sevier County Emergency Operations Center, to allow cities and the county ...

The Sevier County School System announced that the current school closure will be extended for another month to slow the spread of COVID-19 cases. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, recommended all public schools remain closed until April 24. The Sevier County School System confirmed on Wednesday that it would comply with the request, instead of resuming ...

Great Smoky National Park is closing all public access to slow spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, after experiencing a surge of visitors that defied previous park efforts to reduce congestion and crowds within the park to comply with health official’s guidance for social distancing. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and ...

Local officials are calling for all non-essential businesses and services in Sevier County to close in the interest of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The mayors and city managers of Sevier County, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, and Sevierville are requesting and strongly urging non-essential businesses and services in Sevier County to temporarily close to the public due to ...

Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park should be aware of recent facilities closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that campgrounds, picnic areas, and restrooms will be closed on Monday, March 23 through Thursday, April 30, in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the ...

Local officials asked state health regulators to order closure of bars and limit occupancy for dine-in restaurants in Sevier County. Sevier County and the cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Pittman Center issued a joint press release on Thursday asking individuals and local businesses to limit the spread of the coronavirus by following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

While Sevier County Schools are closed due to the Coronavirus, grab-and-go meals will be provided for students at schools and certain bus stops. Sevier County Schools Child Nutrition Program will provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to any child 18 years and younger. The meals will be a grab and go breakfast and lunch and may be picked up ...

The park announced it would stop taking reservations for certain facilities and modify policies for campground and backcountry campers in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to take steps to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote social distancing during the ...

Sevier County schools are currently closed and that closure has been extended through March 31. Students will return to school on April 1, 2020. On Wednesday, March 18, school personnel will distribute at home learning packets for students in grades K-4 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at your child’s school. At home learning packets have been downloaded onto Chromebooks ...

Cades Cove biking enthusiasts could see a big change as park officials propose closing Cades Cove Loop Road to motorists all day on Wednesdays and opening Saturday morning access. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite the public to comment through Friday, March 27, 2020 on a proposed change in vehicle-free access days on the Cades Cove Loop Road. For ...