The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office will host a free, family-friendly Halloween event in Downtown Sevierville. This year’s Spooktacular Block Party will be held 6–10 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Downtown Sevierville at the Main Jail Facility and the downtown vicinity. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office offers this free Spooktacular Block Party so Sevier County residents and their entire ...
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Local Police Departments Participating in Drug Take Back Event
The City of Sevierville Police Department and Pigeon Forge Police Department will collect potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription pills and patches as part of the 14th National DEA Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday. Citizens may bring pills or patches for disposal to either of two locations in Sevier County on Oct. 28, 2017. The Drug Enforcement Administration ...
Read More »Local Hospitality Industry Named Tourism Professionals of the Year
The Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association recognized the “Stars of the Industry” at its annual gala event, held recently at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The honors represent the pinnacle of recognition in Tennessee hospitality, and at the top of the list were Andy Marshall of A. Marshall Family Foods as Restaurateur of the Year, Ray Waters of Castlerock Asset Management ...
Read More »Community Asked to Take Sevierville Parks and Recreation Survey
The City of Sevierville is conducting a survey to help city leaders determine the future direction of Parks and Recreation Department programs and facilities. We welcome input from all citizens and program/facility users. Follow this link Parks & Recreation Survey to complete the survey and you may be eligible to win a 9.7-inch Apple iPad Wi-Fi 32 GB tablet or ...
Read More »Sevier County 4-H Members Bring Home Honors from Regional Competition
Sevier County 4-H Members brought home honors in the Eastern Regional 4-H Forestry and Meats Judging competition held at Berean Christian School in Knoxville. The Eastern Region 4-H Judging Events are sponsored by and held in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Fair each fall. In Forestry Judging, Sevier County was represented by a senior high team placing fifth and a ...
Read More »Sevierville Man Accidentally Shoots Teen with AR-15 Rifle
A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the neck after a friend accidentally shot him with an AR-15 style rifle inside a Sevierville home on Wednesday. Officers from the Sevierville Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an accidental shooting at a residence on Nichols Street near downtown Sevierville just after 3 p.m. ...
Read More »Tailgating Food Safety is Your Defense Against Foodborne Illness
Football season is in full swing, and you know what that means—game day tailgating! University of Tennessee Extension offers these tips to help make your pre- and post-game gatherings safe from food poisoning. Kick-off with the right supplies. Pack your bags with a food thermometer, disposable plates, disposable utensils, disposable cups, paper towels, liquid soap, sanitizer or moist towelettes, disposable ...
Read More »Sevierville Commons Arts Council to Hold Reception for Artist Chris Myers
Art is happening in downtown Sevierville. Artist Chris Myers will exhibit his paintings and drawings at Courthouse Donuts/Dyers Downtown through the month of October. Enjoy art, food, and music during a reception for the artist Thursday, Oct. 11, 2017 from 5:30–8 p.m. This event is free to the public. Exhibitions are part of an on-going series sponsored by the Sevierville ...
Read More »Sevierville Hit and Run Driver Captured after Foot Chase
The driver and passenger of a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit and run accident on Newport Highway were both located and arrested Thursday. According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to investigate a hit and run accident on Newport Highway near the intersection of Walnut Grove Road at about 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2017 and were ...
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, ...
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