The public is asked to help prevent abuse of prescription medications by disposing of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs during a drug take back event hosted by federal and local law enforcement agencies. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. On Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Pigeon Forge Police Department and ...
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The Casual Pint in Sevierville to Offer Gluten-Free Craft Beer, Munchies
The Casual Pint, the nation’s fastest growing craft beer market franchise, is proud to bring its unique craft beer experience to Sevierville. Owned by local entrepreneur Roger McGee, the new location is expected to open in December. “With Sevierville being so close to the Smoky Mountain National Park, we wanted to bring our unique coffee-shop-of-beers experience to this popular tourist ...
Read More »Fall Harvest Benefit Auction and Dinner to Feature Local Artist Paul Murray
Smoky Mountain Children’s Home will host its Annual Fall Harvest Benefit Auction and Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at the campus’s Moffett Dining Hall in Sevierville. This year the event is shaping up to be a unique experience that will astound the audience with the unleashed talent of international artist Paul Murray performing on stage and the exquisite auctioneer ...
Read More »Wilderness at the Smokies hosts Funds for Food Drive Event
The public can enjoy a day at Wilderness at the Smokies indoor waterpark during the Funds for Food Drive special admission event to benefit the local food ministry. On select upcoming dates in 2016, Wilderness at the Smokies will host the 2nd annual Funds for Food Drive in partnership with Sevier County Food Ministries. The general public is invited to ...
Read More »Sevierville Man Allegedly Sought Sex with 14-Year-Old Girl
A Sevierville man has been arrested on Felony charges after he sought sexual acts with a minor, according to police. Officers from Knoxville Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and its Violence Reduction Team arrested 31-year-old John David Anderson, of Sevierville, just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 as a result of an undercover sting. Anderson ...
Read More »Local Family Community Education Members Recognized
Sevier County Family Community Education (FCE) members were recognized at the East Tennessee Regional FCE Conference. Attending the conference in Knoxville were Seymour Members (pictured left to right) Glenda Huff, Judy McQueen and Alice Dickenson. The conference included a cultural arts competition, with members entering hand-made items from their county. These items were judged, with winners selected to represent East ...
Read More »Simpler, Less Cluttered Life a Goal of Tiny House Living
The Tiny House Roadshow, an event dedicated to all things related to tiny house living, is coming to Sevierville. Approximately twenty tiny houses will be open for touring, and vendors will demonstrate products used in tiny living. The 3-day event will be held at the Sevierville Convention Center, 202 Gists Creek Road, running Oct. 7 – 9, 2016. The Tiny ...
Read More »Seven Secrets of a Profitable Rental Cabin in the Smoky Mountains
A profitable rental cabin can be amazing and such a blessing to your family and friends. But if your cabin is not bringing in an income, it can be a disastrous drain and burden. One of the questions I am frequently asked is if it is possible to own a cabin as a second home and let renters pay for ...
Read More »Keep Sevier Beautiful Hosts Fall Roads & Rivers Day
Keep Sevier Beautiful will be holding their annual Fall Roads & Rivers Day on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Roads & Rivers Day is a great opportunity for our community to come together to keep Sevier County clean and beautiful,” noted Executive Director Lisa Bryant. “Not only for our residents, but also for the many ...
Read More »Street Crimes Unit Rounds Up Dozens of Alleged Drug Dealers
Local law enforcement began making arrests on Thursday after a Sevier County Grand Jury returned presentments on more than sixty alleged drug dealers resulting from an undercover narcotics investigation. The Sevier County Street Crimes Narcotics Unit, a task force made up of officers from each of the local departments, conducted the 8-month undercover operation dubbed “Déjà Vu.” Officers from Sevier ...
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