The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet.  The annual awards were presented as well as announcing new board appointments and retirements. Renovation/restoration: New Orleans on the River Best new landscaping: Clarion Inn Willow River Best new signage: Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Best new construction: Hillside Winery John Sevier Award winners, given to those who died in the past year, for their accomplishments: Bill Atchley, Harold Atchley, Grant Cantwell,   Read More ...

Photography Trek: Chimney Tops Trail The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hundreds of miles of hiking trails with never ending photographic opportunities.  For this trip I visited Chimney Tops Trail which is only a few miles from Gatlinburg.  Chimney Tops Trail is a moderately strenuous hike and is about 2 miles to the summit of Chimney Tops.  While I didn’t reach the summit on this trip, there was plenty   Read More ...

The United Way of Sevier County presents Tender Tennessee Christmas Special Trees for the Holidays Thursday, October 29, 2009 Holiday Inn Convention Center Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Sponsored by the Pigeon Forge Hotel and Lodging Association Designers and Decorators from across Sevier County are invited to participate in this event which promises to be a showcase for creative and talented residents using their skills and talents to decorate 7’ pre-lit evergreens   Read More ...

The City of Mayville’s 2009 Foothills Fall Festival will take place October 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Theater in the Park. There will be a great lineup of musical artists (listed below by day) and local artists and craftsmen at this year’s Foothills Fall Festival. Admission is free to the ArtWay Showcase and the family Adventure Land areas where more than 85 Artists and Craftsmen will have booths, and   Read More ...

The City of Sevierville and Sevierville Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Music, Lights and Magic Winterfest Kick-Off event on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. We love the community feel of this event and appreciate your interest in being involved. We only ask that you look at this as an occasion for celebrating with neighbors and fellow citizens and not exclusively as an advertising opportunity. Our only objective is to   Read More ...

Come Experience a True East Tennessee Mountain Homecoming at the Robert A. Tino Gallery in Sevierville, TN on October 3rd and 4th 2009 10am-5pm. Bring your family and enjoy a weekend experiencing and celebrating our Appalachian heritage.  A seasonal tradition since 1992, thousands of visitors have enjoyed wandering Sunset View Farm, home of the Robert A Tino Gallery, during this beloved autumn event.  From grandchildren to grandparents . . .   Read More ...

September 30, 2009 – The 2009 Knoxville Solar Tour & Fair will shine on all things solar Saturday offering everything from workshops on existing solar opportunities and financial incentives to help pay for them, to a tour of homes and businesses already benefiting from solar power. “This is an exciting and interactive way to learn about the opportunities for solar energy in Knoxville and see firsthand some local solar success   Read More ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Nowhere does fall make its arrival so abundantly known as in the Smoky Mountains, and Dollywood’s annual National Gospel & Harvest Celebration presented by Humana (Oct. 2-31; closed Tuesdays & Thursdays) honors the season with special music, crafts and food. Southern gospel music takes top billing during the monthlong festival with more than 200 free concerts.  Some of the artists appearing include Mike & Kelly Bowling (Oct. 2   Read More ...

Catch the Memory Walk Spirit – with the help of Collier Restaurant Group everyday this week! Monday 9/28 – Every registered walker who raises at least $35 online today will earn a FREE BBQ sandwich from World Famous Corky’s Ribs & BBQ! Get Started Now! Tuesday 9/29 – New Team Tuesday! New Teams that register online today and raise an average of $15 per team member today will receive a   Read More ...

The Sevier County School System is pleased to announce a new method of communication to parents and other interested parties through text message broadcasts. The Sevier County Board of Education has partnered with a local company, Eric Bennecker & Associates, to offer its Zap411 text messaging system. This system is being sponsored by Citizens National Bank, making it a cost-free program for the Sevier County School System. Zap411 will enable   Read More ...