Tag Archives: Pigeon Forge

Still looking for that ideal Christmas gift for a 4-H member on your Christmas list? Why not give them a trip to 4-H Camp. Even though it is cold outside, it is never too early to begin making plans for summer camp. I know that many 4-H members would love to see a trip to summer camp, wrapped up under ...

Locally based Ole Smoky Distillery has launched a new 128 proof moonshine called Blue Flame. Ole Smoky® Blue Flame is an unaged corn whiskey crafted from an authentic East Tennessee recipe, and is jarred and shipped directly from the company’s famed Gatlinburg distillery The Holler™ and new location, the Ole Smoky Barn at The Island in Pigeon Forge. “No matter ...

City of Sevierville Christmas and New Year’s holiday schedule: Sevierville City Hall will be closed Dec. 25 ­– Dec. 26, 2014 and Jan. 1, 2015. Sevierville Police Department administrative and records offices will be closed Dec. 25 ­– Dec. 26, 2014 and Jan. 1, 2015. Sevierville Water Systems offices will be closed Dec. 25 ­– Dec. 26, 2014 and Jan. ...

LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge in its first year pumped multiple millions of dollars into the local economy and had an estimated attendance of more than 250,000 people. Independent research on just three of the 25 events to date – the National Quartet Convention, the Celebrators Conference and the Fall Rod Run – estimated $24.2 million in local spending, primarily ...

A television commercial that showcases the appeal of Pigeon Forge as a family destination has been nominated for an Emmy Award. The commercial is titled “Where Should We Go?,” and it shows two siblings’ efforts to influence their parents’ family vacation decision. BOHAN Advertising in Nashville, which has marketed Pigeon Forge for 25 years, produced the commercial. Where Should We ...

Wallace Hardware in Morristown is relocating its semi-annual dealer market for the fifth time because of continuing growth, this time moving to the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. Wallace Hardware has presented dealer markets since 1967 and has moved to progressively larger venues. The Meetin’ at the Mountain Dealer Market’s new home provides “an opportunity for a new generation of ...

Local workshops will be held in Sevier County to provide health insurance enrollment assistance and information. People who would like information about the Health Insurance Marketplace or need help enrolling in a health insurance plan can attend any of the Sevier County Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Workshops running November through February in Sevier County. The first workshop is scheduled for ...

Cold and rainy weather Thursday did not stop the celebratory groundbreaking of the new Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge. Ripken Baseball and officials from the City of Pigeon Forge held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 13, 2014 for Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge, a $22.5 million youth baseball complex. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer & Chairman and Founder of Ripken Baseball, CAL RIPKEN, JR., ...

Area runners have an opportunity to start the holiday season on the right foot during the Nov. 14 Light the Way 5k at Dollywood. The Light the Way 5k at Dollywood begins 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 inside Dollywood, where racers and spectators can enjoy the amazing atmosphere of the park at night. The race course takes participants ...

Residents and visitors can celebrate America’s service men and women tomorrow at three Veterans Day events planned in Sevier County. The following Veterans Day celebrations will be held in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. All events are free and open to the public. Sevierville Veterans Day Event The annual Sevier County Veterans Day Program will ...