In a wooded area just off bustling Teaster Lane in Pigeon Forge, the remains of a man not seen in over a year laid in a tent until they were discovered last month and while investigators have identified the man, how he died is a mystery. The Pigeon Forge Police Department said Wednesday that human remains found near Teaster Lane ...
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Dixie Stampede, Food City Kid’s Club Hosting Children’s Whoadeo
For families looking for a unique event that combines family fun, great kids activities, festive fall decorations, food and “horse races,” make plans now to be part of the 11th annual Whoadeo at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge. Along with partners Food City and Pepsi, the Whoadeo on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 is open to children ages three ...
Read More »Pigeon Forge Fire Department Gets Fire Prevention Grant from FEMA
The Pigeon Forge Fire Department is pleased to announce it has received a $288,000 fire prevention and safety grant from FEMA. These funds will help jumpstart newly adopted NFPA Firewise USA program. The grant funds will assist the program with personnel costs, literature, field computer tablets, and a desktop computer for two years. The Firewise USA™ program provides a number of proven tools ...
Read More »Alcatraz East and AARP Foundation raise awareness of scams targeting seniors
Anyone, at any age, can fall victim to a scam. However, con artists most often set their sights on older adults and those scams targeting seniors are the subject of a new exhibit entitled “Scamalot: Conquering the Con” opening at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge. Seniors in the U.S. are swindled out of an estimated $37 billion per ...
Read More »Meet an Astronaut, Touch a Moon Rock at NASA Journey to Mars Exhibit
WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge plans a temporary exhibit that is out of this world, and everyone is invited to blast off with it. The indoor park that combines amusement and educational opportunities is hosting a NASA Journey to Mars exhibit from October 5-8, 2017 that will focus on the amazing world of science and the planets. The exhibit will feature ...
Read More »Buyer Demand Drives Rapidly Changing Real Estate Market
It’s been a difficult year for our region as we have worked to rebuild after the devastating wildfires destroyed so many homes, cabins, businesses, and the natural attractions that bring in so many people to our area year after year. The impact on the local real estate market has also been a challenge to recover from. Even before the wildfires, ...
Read More »Comedy Barn Offers Free Admission to Hurricane Irma Evacuees from Florida
The Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge is offering free show tickets to Florida residents fleeing Hurricane Irma. The offer is for a limited time only and runs through Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. “We know this is a difficult time for many and we hope a little laughter will take people’s minds off their troubles for a couple of hours,” ...
Read More »Dolly Parton to release first children’s album ‘I Believe In You’
At a press conference Wednesday before media reps and their children as special guests, world-renowned entertainer Dolly Parton announced the release of I Believe In You, her first album written and recorded for kids and those young at heart. A digital release of the new album on Dolly Records/RCA Nashville will be available September 29, whereas the physical album will ...
Read More »Pigeon Forge Holding Public Meeting for Firewise Program
Pigeon Forge fire officials are asking residents to help reduce wildfire risk by participating in the Firewise Communities program. The City of Pigeon Forge Fire Department, wildfire safety experts from the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities Program and the Tennessee Division of Forestry are working together to assist Pigeon Forge residents and businesses in an effort to become nationally recognized as ...
Read More »The Island Permanently Removing Wave Rider after Child Fell from Ride
A child fell from the Wave Rider attraction at The Island in Pigeon Forge on Saturday and the company says it will now remove the ride altogether. An 8-year-old girl was transported to University of Tennessee Medical Center just after 5 p.m. on July 15, 2017 after reportedly slipping through a door that opened while the surf-themed Wave Rider was ...
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