Shadrack Watersports and RV brings Christmas Wonderland to Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, Tennessee during the 2010-11 Winterfest Celebration. The lighting spectacular, which kicks off November 12, 2010, is one of America’s largest drive-through, fully computerized LED light shows. Hundreds of thousands of lights are included in this perfectly synchronized show filled with holiday tunes. The entire drive-through spectacular is nearly one mile in length and lasts approximately 20 minutes. “Christmas   Read More ...

Moved by the plight of the crippled, the routed and the hungry, the young girl cried out. “Dear God, how can a loving Creator witness their anguish and do nothing?” Suddenly, the clouds parted, the sun appeared and God said, “I did do something… I made you.” The United Way of Sevier County has now commenced their 2010 fundraising campaign. I could write yet again another story about how important   Read More ...

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER HEADLINE OPENING WEEKEND After a two-year hiatus, Dollywood announced today that the park’s popular Barbeque & Bluegrass festival returns Aug. 19-Sept. 5. for the 2011 season. “I’m a huge bluegrass music fan, that’s for sure, and the more I talked to folks, the more I heard how much they wanted my Barbeque & Bluegrass festival at Dollywood—both the music and the delicious barbeque,” Dolly Parton   Read More ...

It’s that time of year again! Dollywood Sevier County Days are coinciding with the start of Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood. Admission is $5 per person and you must work or live in Sevier County and have documentation to prove it. The $5 entry fee will benefit the Sevier County Food Ministry. Related Stories:Sevier County Days at Tennessee ShindigDollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Ends Jan. 1Dollywood offers $5 admission to Sevier   Read More ...

Paul & Kati Jane Murray of the Paul Murray Galleries began an affiliation with The Church of God Smoky Mountain Children’s in Sevierville several months ago by giving permission to “The Home” to use one of Paul’s images “Hideaway” as part of The Home’s logo and 90th Anniversary Celebration. “It has been a wonderful and beneficial partnership,” according to Dr. John Sweet the children’s home’s program director. During the Murray’s   Read More ...

With enthusiasm on the rise for “Country Music’s Biggest Night(tm),” official merchandise items are now available for purchase on CMAawards.com.  “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.  The event will be hosted for the third consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live by the ABC Television Network. The merchandise line includes six apparel   Read More ...

It was three cheers for three No. 1s at the annual CMA Songwriters Luncheon with the presentation of the CMA Triple Play Awards, which honor songwriters who pen three chart-topping hits in a 12 month period. “This is an amazing accomplishment and we are very pleased to honor these talented songwriters, and songwriting artists, for their valued contribution to the format,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “These songwriters   Read More ...

7 Mile Yard Sale will take place Nov 6th (7am-3pm) The event is a fundraiser and business awareness event! Yard Sale starts @ Walgreens in Sevierville located @ Pittman Center/411 Hwy and follows up 411 hwy ending at Flat Creek Village! Every business on 411 is allowing booth set up’s for a ten dollar donation. The donation goes to Shiner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital & The Salvation Army both will be   Read More ...

Raiders QB JASON CAMPBELL leads Oakland to the win. Tampa Bay QB JOSH FREEMAN leads the young Buccaneers to a comeback. Titans WR-KR MARC MARIANI delivers for Tennessee in the clutch. These are the three finalists for the GMC NEVER SAY NEVER MOMENT OF THE WEEK for games played on October 10 – 11, the NFL announced today. The GMC NEVER SAY NEVER MOMENT OF THE WEEK is the best   Read More ...

Defensive end BRANDON GRAHAM of the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback MAX HALL of the Arizona Cardinals, defensive tackle NDAMUKONG SUH of the Detroit Lions, cornerback ALTERRAUN VERNER of the Tennessee Titans and wide receiver MIKE WILLIAMS of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the finalists for PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK honors for games played on October 10-11, the NFL announced today. Vote for Alterraun Verner Fans can vote for one   Read More ...