Sevierville (TN) – Sevierville will be the first to kick off Smoky Mountain Winterfest with the annual Music, Lights & Magic event on November 7 at the Sevierville Municipal Complex. This completely free event annually draws around 7,000 spectators who enjoy entertainment, free food, kids’ games, fireworks and plenty of great surprises. The event runs from 3-8pm at the Sevierville Municipal Complex located at 110 Gary Wade Blvd. in Sevierville.   Read More ...

Sevierville, TENN – The 2011 Sevierville Harvest Fest Decorating Contest Winners were honored during a special ceremony on October 26 at the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce.  Awards were given in the following categories: Pinnacle Award (Best Overall): Oak Haven Resort & Spa Service: 1st Place Mountain National Bank Main St. / 2nd Place Mountain National Bank Hwy 66 Restaurant: 1st Place T.G.I. Friday’s / 2nd Place Taste of Tennessee Lodging:   Read More ...

Here’s the big news: You and your family can actually find peace and solitude in America’s most-visited park. With some 520,000 acres, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which straddles western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, is one big, welcoming tent. You and your family can cocoon yourselves in true wilderness, hike a trail in utter silence, and camp out in the hush of a hardwood forest — all in   Read More ...

First Class Productions was pleased to present Ray Steven in concert live from the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge on Friday, October 21. Stevens performed some of his most beloved hits, for the two Sold Out crowds in attendance, including The Streak, Everything is Beautiful and It’s Me Again Margaret. The Thomas Group and Hometown Sevier are pleased to be sponsors of the great concert events. Be sure not   Read More ...

Pilot Flying J and Executive Vice President Mark Hazelwood were honored at an appreciation breakfast this week by The Transport Drivers of Motorsports Association (TDMA) for continued support of the NASCAR Sprint Cup hauler drivers and the Pilot Flying J Truck Driver Challenge. Over the past eight years, Pilot Flying J has given more than $750,000 in prizes to NASCAR Sprint Cup hauler drivers for their safe truck-driving campaign. The   Read More ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2011) – Led by two major awards for Wilderness Wildlife Week, the Pigeon Forge (Tenn.) Department of Tourism has claimed nine Pinnacle Awards from the International Festivals and Events Association. Wilderness Wildlife Week received gold Pinnacle Awards as the best environmental program/event and the best educational program/event in the category for projects with budgets less than $250,000. The nature-oriented week also won a silver award   Read More ...

We need you to help support two great local causes by joining us for an exciting new fundraiser for Friends of the Smokies and the Gatlinburg Chamber Foundation! We are hosting a tailgate and game watching party for the UT-Bama game on Saturday, October 22 at the Brookside Resort in Gatlinburg. This event is sponsored by Bristol Motor Speedway- come see the pace car out front of the event! Doors   Read More ...

After a long and seemingly unproductive week, I was having lunch with an American friend I recently made on the island. He patiently listened while I was explaining the obstacles I am required to consistently overcome in order to succeed in a foreign country. Then, my wise new mentor introduced me to Sisyphus. Many centuries ago, the Greek gods had condemned Sisyphus to ceaselessly rolling a rock to the top   Read More ...

The Grand Ole Opry, along with Country Legend Dolly Parton, want to make one lucky fan’s day better with a fun-filled Music City prize package! The grand prize winner of “Better Day with Dolly” will receive Dolly’s latest CD, BETTER DAY, a guitar autographed by Dolly, two tickets to the Opry, and tickets to “everything else Dolly” in Music City including a visit to historic RCA Studio B, where Dolly   Read More ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2011) – Sometimes life-changing events can prompt a switch to a new cell phone provider. Whether you’re newly married and want to merge plans with your spouse, considering getting the kids cell phones or re-evaluating the budget to save money, it’s a good idea to shop around for the device and plan that best fit your needs. U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) has taken the cost out   Read More ...