Tag Archives: Sevier County

Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that it has received a new bullet and stab protective vest for K-9 Dasko, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The protective vest was sponsored by an anonymous donor and is embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, ...

Get in the holiday spirit by joining in the Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Sevier County will kick off their 26th Annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest, which begins Nov. 9, 2015 and continues through February 2016, with three days worth of music and entertainment. More than 14 million lights adorn the streetscapes and businesses throughout Sevier County, ...

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will conduct a security workshop for businesses on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at the Music Road Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Regional Advisor in Charge, Dwayne C. Collins will cover topics: What is Suspicious Activity: What to do? What is Terrorism? Sudden Violence: Surviving an Active Shooter(s) “We feel it ...

Consume fresh juices and ciders safely this Fall! Juices provide many important nutrients, but consuming untreated juices can pose health risks to your family. Did You Know? When fruits and vegetables are fresh-squeezed or used raw, bacteria from the produce can end up in your juice or cider. Unless the produce or the juice has been pasteurized or otherwise treated ...

In the largest Area County Days special ever offered, Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge is raising money to benefit families in need by extending their discount days to residents of fifteen East Tennessee counties. People who live or work in Anderson, Blount, Cocke, Claiborne, Greene, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Union or Sevier County may experience the ...

People who live or work in Sevier County can experience Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood® for only a $5 donation, which will go to help local families in need. Sevier County residents and workers may take advantage of a Sevier County Days special to visit the Dollywood theme park Nov. 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 or 15, 2015 for only ...

As high school seniors across the state are submitting their applications for the Tennessee Promise program by the Nov. 2 deadline, there is a need for mentors across the state, including here in Sevier County. Tennessee Promise ensures that the state’s high school graduates have tuition-free access to two years of community or technical college. Mentoring is a vital part ...

A Seymour man is recovering in jail from a beating he received at the hands of Speedway Market employees after he allegedly tried to rob the convenience store with a knife. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office says officers responded to a robbery call at Speedway Market, 626 Maryville Hwy. in Seymour, Tenn., just after 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, ...

Starting in late November, the new Flag Football League in Sevierville will play their games at the recently renovated Burchfield Stadium at Sevier County High School. The 7-on-7 league will be co-ed and for adults 18 and over. Fees for the league are $425 per team. Games will be played on Tuesday nights beginning in late November 2015. A captain’s ...

The Sevier County 4-H Meats Judging Team Members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Regional 4-H Meats Judging Team Competition held at Berean Christian School in Knoxville, Tenn. The Eastern Region 4-H Judging Events are sponsored by and held in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Fair each fall. Sevier County was represented by a Junior High team that placed ...