TENNESSEE TOURISM COMMITTEE OPEN FORUM “Save the Morning”     Earlier this year, Governor Haslam appointed three business leaders to chair various aspects of the way to re-think tourism for the State of Tennessee.   Those leaders are Chairman, Colin Reed from Middle Tennessee, President and CEO of Gaylord Entertainment; Co-Chair,Ted Miller from East Tennessee, President of Dolly Parton Productions and Co-Chair, Jack Soden from West Tennessee, President of Elvis   Read More ...

United Way is calling for 400 volunteers in what is to be their most ambitious effort to date. The volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 19th and the United Way is asking for businesses to provide volunteers for this community effort. All volunteers are encouraged to donate their time in two hours shifts at their nearest Food City Locations. All volunteers are encouraged to wear their names tags, or business   Read More ...

 Come out and join the celebration of the “Flipping of the Switch” on November 7th which signifies the official beginning of Winterfest. There will be free food, games, local entertainment and fireworks. This event promises to be fun for everyone and visitors will enjoy millions of lights and trolley tours. On November 8th the Salute to Veterans Parade, in honor of the men and women who have served our nation   Read More ...

Winter is an exciting and magical time in Gatlinburg, with the holidays and twinkling lights approaching quickly.    Are you thinking chili, too?   Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 22nd annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Downtown Parkway, highlighted by the seasonal   Read More ...

This year’s Winterfest kickoff will occur on November 8th. It will be bigger and better than ever with the addition of the Salute to Veterans Parade, in honor of the men and women who have served our nation through their military service. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the south end of town and will proceed north on the Parkway to Patriot Park, where you’ll see a display of   Read More ...

Fire managers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park plan to conduct a series of prescribed burns of fields in Cades Cove on Tuesday through Friday, November 1st through 4th if weather conditions permit.  Park managers plan to burn several tracts totaling about 550 acres. The fields selected are being burned as part of a strategy to cost-effectively prevent the open fields from being reclaimed by forest.   The Park contracts to mow about 950 acres   Read More ...

The Anna Porter Public Library, located at 158 Proffitt Road, will be hosting economic development specialist Jacqueline Merritt from the U.S. Small Business Administration who will be conducting a class on small business loans. The training covers SBA loan options including which loan program meets a specific entrepreneurial need. The session will begin with the 5 C’s of credit including character, cash flow, collateral, capitalization and conditions. It then transitions   Read More ...

If you are looking for an enjoyable and safe family event that is a treat for all ages, then come out to Family Chapel Church of God Monday, October 31st from 6-9 P.M. Come dressed in your best old time or biblical character costume. There will be hayrides, face painting, inflatables for the kids, a bonfire and trunk or treat. This will be a fun filled event for everyone involved.   Read More ...

Come out and visit with the good folks at the Family Chapel Church of God and be present for a youth revival that will change you forever. Jordan Swink, along with Tommy Baits Ministries has been heard by thousands and tells a very compelling story that stems from personal experience. At the tender age of 15 Jordan had been addicted to the deadly drug crystal meth. Jordan tells a very   Read More ...

Only a few days remain to enjoy Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration which comes to a close on Saturday, Oct. 29. There’s still time to enjoy FREE* concerts by The Bowling Family and Brian Free & Assurance on Oct. 18 & 19, and Jeff & Sheri Easter and The Isaacs on Oct. 23 & 24. Explore a shopper’s paradise of arts and crafts created by visiting artisans and   Read More ...