The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, is offering free firewood to citizens of Sevier County who are disabled and/or 65 years of age and older. This program will be offered free of charge to eligible residents on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Tennessee Valley Authority has volunteers who have donated their time to cut, ...
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Census Jobs Available in Sevier, Counties Across Tennessee
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to fill Census jobs in Sevier County, including Census takers who will visit households that don’t respond to the Census and interview those residents to collect Census data. The agency plans to hire up to 500,000 temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 Census in communities across the country to reach its goal of ...
Read More »U.S. Census Bureau Starts First Major Field Operation for 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau announced this week the launch of address canvassing, the first major field operation of the 2020 Census. Address canvassing improves and refines the Census Bureau’s address list of households nationwide, which is necessary to deliver invitations to respond to the census. The address list plays a vital role in ensuring a complete and accurate count of ...
Read More »Pet microchip leads to reunion for dog taken from Gatlinburg owner 8 years ago
A dog was reunited with its owner after an eight year separation because animal control officers were able to find the owner’s information from a pet microchip. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the reunion between a malamute named Oreo and its owner Ms. Dove was made possible by some good Samaritans, Animal Control officers and a pet microchip. ...
Read More »My People Fund Gives $200,000 to Volunteer Fire Departments
The Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund continues to provide for the local community, with Dolly Parton most recently presenting $200,000 to the fire chiefs of the eight volunteer fire departments located in Sevier County. The money, which Parton donated on Saturday, will be used to support the volunteer fire departments in multiple ways. Each department receives $20,000 of the money ...
Read More »Sevier County Election Results – November 6, 2018
The Sevier County Election Commission has released the following unofficial results for the State of Tennessee General and Federal Election held November 6, 2018. The results are unofficial until certified by the Sevier County Election Commission. Click to view PDF of Sevier County Election Results – November 6, 2018 For Tennessee statewide results, click here.
Read More »Sevier County Early Voting and Sample Ballot for November 6, 2018 Election
Sevier County early voting locations open soon for the upcoming November general election and the sample ballot is now available. The Election Commission announced Sevier County Early Voting for the November 6, 2018 General Election will be held at the following locations: Sevier County Election Commission 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862 October 17, 2018 – November 1, 2018 ...
Read More »Sevier County Election Results – August 2, 2018
The Sevier County Election Commission has released the following unofficial election results for the State of Tennessee Democratic and Republican Primaries and Sevier County General Election held August 2, 2018. The results are unofficial until certified by the Sevier County Election Commission. Click to view PDF of Sevier County Election Results – August 2, 2018
Read More »Early Voting Locations for State Primary and Sevier County General Election
Sevier County registered voters may cast their ballot in the state primary and Sevier County general election at either of two Early Voting locations opening later this week. The Sevier County Election Commission announced that Early Voting for the August 2, 2018 State of Tennessee Democratic & Republican Primaries and Sevier County General Election will be held July 13-28 at ...
Read More »Sevier County Crime Statistics Online in TBI’s CrimeInsight TOPS Platform
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched a new, online tool this week that enables citizens to view crime statistics for their communities. The CrimeInsight TOPS (Theme-Oriented Public Site) platform allows users to quickly navigate through key data submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Users select a law enforcement agency, a year, ...
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