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Residents and those who work locally can see any of the Ripley’s attractions in Sevier County for just $5 during Local Discount Days. Everyone who lives or works in Blount, Cocke, Jefferson, Knox or Sevier County may take advantage of this local discount and enjoy any of the Ripley’s Tennessee attractions for just $5 plus tax per person/per visit from ...

Piggy banks created by six Sevier County kids are moving on to compete in the statewide Piggy Bank Pageant. How do plastic bottles, bits of string, paint, glue and ribbon help Tennessee kids learn about money? These are all materials that hundreds of kids across Tennessee use annually to craft handmade piggy banks to enter in UT Extension’s annual Piggy ...

Kids and adults alike can jump for joy, bounce, flip and a number of other activities at the new TopJump attraction in Pigeon Forge. The first of its kind in Sevier County, the 34,000 square foot TopJump Trampoline Park has all the traditional trampoline park activities such as dodge ball, basketball, ninja course, gladiator pit and an airbag. It also ...

There is still time to register for the Spring 2016 Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament and compete for over $10,000 in cash and prizes. The 18th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament will be held over two days, Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 2016. Tournament registration is open to everyone possessing the appropriate fishing license and permits. There are divisions ...

Children can meet the Easter Bunny and participate in an Easter egg hunt in Gatlinburg this month. The Gatlinburg Community Police Programs’ Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Mynatt Park. Children between the ages of 1 and 12 are invited to bring their Easter basket and participate in the event. The Easter Bunny ...

It’s not too early for 4-H members to begin making plans for 4-H Summer Camp. Each summer over 200 Sevier County 4-H members attend camp. A week at camp can be the highlight of the summer for a 4-H member. 4-H offers a camp experience for most age and interest levels. Camp applications are being distributed this month in 4-H ...

Sevier County 4-H members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Region Sub-Regional held in Newport, and Regional Public Speaking Contest in Knoxville. Fourth through eighth grade county winners from nine surrounding counties participated in the Sub-Regional Contest in Newport. Sevier County winners participating included: 4th grade – Reed Bull, Catlettsburg Elementary 5th grade – Tyson McFall, New Center 6th ...

A scavenger hunt is a great way to explore and learn about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is holding a scavenger hunt inside the park this weekend. Participants who register for the scavenger hunt will receive 75 hunt questions/challenges via email by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 and must report to ...

Sevier County 4-H announces the 10th Annual Erica Manning 4-H Camp Memorial Scholarship Fund. Erica was tragically killed in an automobile accident on December 30, 2005 at the age of 21. Each year the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club, local businesses and several local individuals provide donations for scholarships for individual 4-H members to assist them in attending 4-H Camp. These ...

It’s time for 4-H’ers to get out the apron and warm up the oven for the annual 4-H Baking Contest, which will be held at 4-H Club meetings in March. The Baking Contest has been a traditional favorite over the years. This year, 4-H members will make different types of cookies depending on their grade level. Specific categories are listed ...