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Swallowing a sword is amazing on its own, but imagine sword swallowing with a mouthful of live cockroaches. That’s exactly what Travis Fessler will do at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg Odditorium on Saturday, February 27th at 2:27 pm local time – all part of World Sword Swallowers Day. Fessler is part of an all-star sword swallowing lineup that includes Chris Steel and Erik Kloeker, the world’s youngest professional sword swallower. The public can watch these amazing performers for free. Special accommodations can be made for the media. Sword swallowing shows begin around 1:30 pm local time, with the grand finale set for 2:27 pm. The Odditorium is located at 908 Parkway, 865-436-5096. Below is a release on Ripley’s Believe It or Not! events being held across the country to mark World Sword Swallowers Day. Hope to see you there! Below is a release on Ripley’s Believe It or Not! holding events to mark World Sword... (more...)

The University of Tennessee Athletics Department has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise funds for its Haitian relief efforts. Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be on-hand to take donations for the Red Cross before the Lady Vols’ 2 p.m. basketball game against Florida on Sunday, Feb. 14 as well as the Vols’ match-up against Kentucky on Feb. 27 at noon. “We at the University of Tennessee are so blessed, especially in the athletic department; it would be simply selfish of us not to step-in and help out wherever we are needed. The student-athletes here have very generous hearts,” said SAAC President and Lady Vol rower Mary Beth Dreusike. “I am so grateful to be in a position of leadership and power where I can make a difference for this devastated country.” Fans can also send a donation by texting `HAITI’ to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Donations will appear... (more...)

The 17th Annual Sevier County Student Art Show gets underway Friday, February 19, 2010 with an opening reception and awards ceremony for the teachers, artists and families from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Arrowmont.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend.  The student art will be on display in the Painting Studio at Arrowmont until Friday, March 5. Each year the Sevier County Arts Council organizes the exhibit to showcase the talent of students from all grades, including those who are home schooled.  All media is represented in this year’s show, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and glass. This year’s entries were juried by Karen Green, the Gallery Coordinator at Arrowmont.  “It is a privilege and honor to be a part of any art jury opportunity.  When asked to jury for a student art show, delight and joy are what a juror receives.  I am captivated, inspired, and impressed by the talents of these students and truly thank all the artists that participated,”... (more...)

Registration open now for Covenant Kids Run and Fittest School Challenge The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Kids Run is expanding its Fittest School Challenge to encourage greater participation among youth in East Tennessee. In addition to Knox County, the challenge is now open to elementary schools in Loudon, Anderson, Sevier, Roane and Blount counties. The Fittest School Challenge is a friendly competition among elementary schools to promote healthy physical activities and get kids excited about exercising. Children age 12 and younger can participate. Schools register for the competition and provide a total student body count. The top school in each county with the highest percentage of student participation at the March 27 Covenant Kids Run will win the title of Fittest School. Each of the six winning schools will receive a $250 gift card to be used toward the purchase of athletic equipment. The prizes are sponsored by Tennessee State... (more...)

Knoxville Zoo is looking for friendly and energetic people at their annual Job Fair, which will be held Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the zoo’s Lee Congleton Conference Center. Seasonal positions are available in the zoo’s Guest Services department, including retail sales, food service, carousel and camel ride operations and membership and ticket sales. The zoo is also hiring for positions that will assist with educational programs and in the Clayton Family Kids Cove contact yard and playground. First-round interviews will be conducted during the Job Fair. Some positions will begin work immediately and others will start on a staggered schedule throughout the late winter and early spring. Those interested in attending the Job Fair should come to the Ranger Station, to the right of the zoo’s main entrance, for directions to the Lee Congleton Conference Center. Most positions require applicants who are 16-years... (more...)

The 9th ANNUAL SEVIER COUNTY HOSPITALITY TRADE SHOW is to be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2009, from 10 am – 4 pm at the Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge Conference Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. EVERYONE IS INVITED to attend this event! FOUR $500 (CASH) PRIZES will be given away along with many door prizes, food samplings, refreshments and much more. ALLIED MEMBERS are invited to showcase their effective and beneficial products to the lodging and hospitality industry. Hospitality Owners and Managers, Department Heads, and Staff are invited to attend this show in hopes of networking with great vendors to find ways to improve service and cut costs. According to Henry Piarrot, president of The Sevierville Lodging Association, “Our challenge in 2010 will be to continue to work together to make sure that we come out of this difficult time smarter,... (more...)

The 2010 Pirate’s Ball will be held at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies to benefit Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic. Festivities include: Fine Food, Beverages, and Live Music. And a special party just for children! This year’s door-prize is a 32 inch flat screen TV! The cost of the ticket is all that we ask, there will be no auction to take you to task. Adult Tickets are $60 each or 2 for $100 Children may attend for $10 each Please RSVP to Elaine at (865) 774 7684  Read More →

Brand new show coming to Miracle Theater! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – the blockbuster musical – is live onstage for the first time in Pigeon Forge!  Featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this Old Testament tale of Joseph and his coat of many colors is a splashy and energetic rendition of the hugely popular Broadway hit!  Combining an all-star cast with glitz, glamour and world class music, this show is a MUST SEE for all ages. A special sneak peak performance is able for FREE to locals for Sevier County Days from February 12th through February 27th at 8:00pm.  After this time, locals will receive half price admission from March 1st through the entire season.  Reservations are strongly recommended as there is limited seats available for each performance.   The grand opening will be from March 1st – April 9th. For more information call (865) 428-7469 or visit www.miracletheater.com  Read More →

Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8:00pm Eddie Miles in concert A Salute to Elvis  Read More →