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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The question has been asked for many years. For the 4-H members involved in the 4-H Chick Chain project it may be irrelevant, because there are plenty of chickens and potential for lots of eggs. The 4-H Chick Chain gives 4-H members the opportunity to develop an understanding and working knowledge for ...

For more than 35 years, the King family, owners of Ye Olde Steak House in Knoxville, has been closing its doors to the public on a special Sunday in December to host a private Christmas lunch for residents and staff of the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. Although Mrs. Helen King passed away some 13 years ago, her children (Nancy Ayers, ...

Mt. Ton of Fun Playground at City Park is closing in January as work begins on a new inclusive playground. The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation announced that Mt. Ton of Fun Playground would close Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 and remain closed until until the inclusive playground is completed. The city partnered with Project Sevier to build ...

Target partnered with Sevier County Law Enforcement Agencies to provide dozens of deserving children with a Christmas Shop With a Cop experience they will likely never forget. The Target store located at 5405 Washington Pike in Knoxville recently reached out to the Sevierville Police Department, asking what they could do to help Sevier County children who have been affected by ...

The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater in Pigeon Forge is getting ready for a big toy distribution for all Sevier County children affected by the recent devastating wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountain area. Toys will be provided for every child, and each family will receive a food/snack box. Special guests will be Santa and his elves. The Fee/Hedrick theaters are ...

Two local food ministries are the recipients of an annual canned tuna drive by Sevier County 4-H members. The boats are docked. The nets are drawn. 2016 has been another outstanding fishing trip for Sevier County 4-H Members. For the past 15 years, Sevier County 4-H members have set sail on a fall fishing excursion that benefits Sevier County Food ...

Ripley’s Tennessee Attractions is running a $5 admission special at all of its local attractions just in time to boost donations to Sevier County Food Ministries before the 2016 holiday season. Everyone who lives or works in Cocke, Jefferson, Knox, Blount or Sevier County may take advantage of offer and visit any of the Ripley’s Tennessee attractions for just $5 ...

Coming off a record year that featured the best new attraction of 2016, Lightning Rod, as well as the successful first anniversary of Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, The Dollywood Company continues to provide more unique experiences at each of its family-friendly properties. Two new family rides debut this summer at Dollywood providing thrilling new adventures for guests. The first is Drop Line, ...

Family fun, games and candy are in store for those attending Halloween trick or treat events in Gatlinburg. The Gatlinburg Recreation Department will present the third annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Mills Park. Families can Trick or Treat in a safe and friendly environment along the walking trail at Mills Park. Local organizations and businesses will ...

Sevier County 4-H Land Judging Team Members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Region 4-H Land Judging Contest held at the UT Institute of Agriculture Holston Farms Research Center in Knoxville. The Sevier County Junior High Team placed third with team members Anthony Jose, Keeara Barbee and Colin Tillman. As individuals, Anthony placed eighth high and Keeara placed ninth ...