Tag Archives: Sevier County

The automobile parts manufacturer OTICS USA, Inc. is looking to fill more than 100 positions at its new Sevier County facility. OTICS USA manufactures engine components for Toyota and currently has a manufacturing facility in Morristown, Tenn. The company announced in November 2014 that it was expanding operations and building a new plant in Kodak, Tenn. to increase production capacity ...

As interest in local farm-to-table food increases, many consumers are interested in purchasing a locally raised beef animal to accompany their locally sourced vegetables and fruits. However, the amount of meat actually available from a beef animal is a frequent source of misunderstanding among consumers, processors and cattle producers. Consumers who buy a live animal from a local cattle producer ...

For the 92nd year, 4-H members from across Tennessee gathered at the University of Tennessee for State 4-H Roundup and All-Star Conference. The annual event, which took place July 20-24, 2015, recognized the outstanding project work and leadership accomplishments of senior high 4-H members. Approximately 300 high school age 4-H’ers from across Tennessee met for several days on the UT ...

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday the appointment of an officer who will focus on the rising number of domestic violence cases in the county. Officer Jennifer Naillon has been named the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Officer, whose duty it will be to assist victims of domestic violence. According to Sheriff Ron Seals, the department performed ...

Less than a year after re-election, Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade announced Friday he will retire later this year. The retirement of Justice Wade in September will leave a seat open on the Supreme Court that places the balance of power in the hands of Gov. Bill Haslam. Following fifteen years in private practice, Wade sat on the ...

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two female subjects in connection with a stolen credit card case. On July 20, 2015, the two females allegedly went into several convenience stores in Sevier County and bought merchandise with the stolen credit cards. Security cameras captured images of the women and their silver or gray compact ...

Great Smoky Mountains Park officials announce the completion of two unique summer programs engaging selected high school students and teachers as park rangers. The Teachers in Parks and the High School Student Intern programs are six-week paid work experiences where participants learn about the resources of the park through on-site training exercises that enable them to perform ranger duties. Participants ...

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or fibromyalgia among others. If you or anyone you care for has a chronic disease, consider attending this series which is designed to ...

State and local officials were on hand this week to celebrate the completion of a building that will soon house Sevier County’s new recycling hub. The facility was made possible through a $300,000 Recycling Hub and Spoke Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, which are awarded for the development and expansion of regional facilities to collect, transport ...

Local Sevier County retailers are preparing for the annual Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday. The State of Tennessee has scheduled the 2015 Sales Tax Holiday weekend from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7 until Sunday, August 9 at 11:59 p.m., and with Sevier County being a major shopping destination for residents of east Tennessee and vacationers, retail stores are preparing for ...