Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 Free Family Event! The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge will kick-off its first free, family themed, outdoor event with a major ice carving competition on Saturday, January 22 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., announces John Joslyn, Titanic Museum Attraction owner. Due to anticipated interest, visitors are advised to arrive early for the best views to watch all the ice-carving action. “This exciting event will   Read More ...

The Tiger Sharks and the Nuggets, 2 of the soccer teams that are a part of the AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) “played” hard on Saturday. The Nuggets are yet to be defeated. Related Stories:Northview Nuggets Win A Nail Biter!Northview Nuggets Upset Hickle 4-1

2010 Sevier County Lodging Alliance “Stars of the Industry” awards luncheon was held at the Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge Convention Center on Tuesday, October 12th, 2010.  Greg Atkins, Executive Director for the Hospitality Association was the guest speaker. The award winners were: Community Service Award Kelly Mott Bubba Gumps Restaurant Preferred Vendor Award of Excellence Andrew Byrd The Thomas Group Associate Award of Excellence Dixie Chicks Dixie Stampede Outstanding Restaurant   Read More ...

Titanic’s “Christmas in a Winter Wonderland” Every Friday and Saturday Evening at 7pm. November 13, 2010-January 1, 2011 Free in Parking Lot – Bring your Cameras! It will snow this holiday season in Pigeon Forge; Titanic Museum Attraction guarantees it.  Starting Saturday, November 13, it will snow – yes, REAL snow – at the Titanic every Friday and Saturday evening at 7:00pm through January 1, 2011.  The snow is part   Read More ...

Saturdays 8:00am-11:30am Alamo parking lot in Gatlinburg Remember when fruits and vegetables were juicy and full of flavor? Apples were sweet and crisp, tomatoes tasted like the sun, corn was so delicious you didn’t even have to cook it. Wonder why today those same foods look nice but have no flavor? Chances are, you bought them from a grocery store that picked them before they were ripe and than shipped   Read More ...

Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Coaches: Raul Placeres, Katie Parton, Allen Cox 11/16 Hancock County “Hall of Fame Game” 5:00 BJV Home 11/18 Jefferson County “Hall of Fame Game” 6:30 Varsity Only Away 11/22 Cocke County 3:30 All 4 Away 11/30 William Blount 5:00 BJV Away 12/3 Union County* 5:00 BJV Home 12/6 Heritage 5:00 BJV Away 12/10 Pigeon Forge* 3:30 All 4 Home 12/14 Carter* 5:00 GJV Away 12/17 Fulton* 5:00   Read More ...

October is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month. The staff at Young-Williams Animal Center is hoping that Knoxville-area residents will celebrate. They have 150 reasons to hope. Young-Williams Animal Center currently has about 150 dogs and puppies available for adoption. “It’s unprecedented to have this many adoptable dogs at our shelter in October when we’re past the typical puppy season of spring to summer,” said Tim Adams, executive director for   Read More ...

Support the United Way of Sevier County by making your lunch plans for this Thursday, October 14, to include the City of Gatlinburg Tailgate Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mills Park. Join your friends for a box lunch including BBQ pork, two sides, dessert and drink for just $7. The tailgate party at Mills Park is being coordinated by Jon Elder (Tourism Special Events), Police Chief Randy   Read More ...

A fire broke out this morning (Tuesday, October, 12, 2010) at Clint’s BBQ restaurant on Newport Hwy.  Fire fighters from multiple fire departments were on scene to put out the flames.  Check back for updates. If you have any information or pictures, let us know by sending us an email at news@hometownsevier.com Related Stories:Be The Best On The Block: Get Your Grill Skills At The 3rd Annual BBQ Boot Camp   Read More ...

On May 1, 2009, at age 34, Julie Lewen received news that no woman wants to hear: “You have breast cancer.” “The diagnosis was very shocking,” says Lewen, a West Knoxville resident. “I was so young, and there was no history of cancer in my family at all.” Lewen’s breast clinic referred her to Dr. Lytle Brown IV of Premier Surgical Associates, a referral for which she is grateful. “I   Read More ...