Yeah I know, the Broncos lost their last three games, and Tim Tebow looked less than miraculous in those contests. Okay, to be honest, he actually looked pretty bad by most standards of professional quarterbacking. But even that fizzling finish can’t diminish the seven-week long “Miracles on Turf” that Tebow kept delighting us with during the Denver Bronco’s 6-1 run, following their poor 1-4 start to the season prior to   Read More ...

Perched atop Mt. Harrison, high above the picturesque village of Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg offers family fun all year long. But when the snow flies, this famous resort turns into one of the only ski areas the south has to offer – and the only one in Tennessee. Trails for Every Skill Level Ober Gatlinburg has something to offer skiers of every ability. From bunny hills to black-diamond runs, you’ll have   Read More ...

Winter weather has finally arrived in Gatlinburg and snowmaking is in full force at Ober Gatlinburg.  With projected temperatures in the mid 20′s to low teens, the weather forecast should allow for snowmaking for the next few nights, with possible daytime snowmaking temperatures also. Opening day is scheduled for Tuesday, January 3 at Noon, with night skiing beginning on schedule starting at 6 pm.  Ober will begin the season with   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 ...

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 ...

The Tennessee Smokies released the logos for the 2012 Southern League All-Star Game on Thursday. The Midsummer Classic will feature some of the most talented prospects in minor league baseball and be held at Smokies Park on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. “We are really excited with the opportunity to bring back the Southern League All-Star Game and celebration to East Tennessee in 2012,” said Smokies President Doug Kirchhofer. “The Southern   Read More ...

Knoxville, TN – The Knoxville Ice Bears have released the 2011-2012 schedule. The Knoxville Ice Bears will kick off their 10th Anniversary Season on Friday, October 21st by welcoming the defending SPHL President’s Cup Champions, Mississippi Surge. The schedule was created with the idea of playing teams closer to Knoxville five times at home and five on the road.  Teams with greater travel will travel to Knoxville two times with   Read More ...

2011 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result 09/03/11 vs. Montana Knoxville, Tenn. TBA 09/10/11 vs. Cincinnati Knoxville, Tenn. 3:30 p.m. ET 09/17/11 at Florida * Gainesville, Fla. 3:30 p.m. ET 10/01/11 vs. Buffalo Knoxville, Tenn. TBA 10/08/11 vs. Georgia * Knoxville, Tenn. TBA 10/15/11 vs. LSU * Knoxville, Tenn. TBA 10/22/11 at Alabama * Tuscaloosa, Ala. TBA 10/29/11 vs. South Carolina * Knoxville, Tenn. TBA 11/05/11   Read More ...

Montgomery, AL – Another impressive performance by a Montgomery starting pitcher prevented the Smokies offense from doing any damage, and the Biscuits held on to beat Tennessee 4-1 on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The loss drops the Smokies to 8-7 in the second half, and to 51-34 overall. The Biscuits scored first in every game this series, and they continued that trend in the fourth inning off Smokies RHP   Read More ...

KODAK, Tenn. – The Tennessee Smokies, Double-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, announce this afternoon that RHP Matt Loosen has been added to the team’s active roster. In related roster move, LHP Chris Rusin has been promoted to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. Both moves are immediate with Loosen being available and will start tonight’s series finale in Montgomery, Ala. The Smokies roster currently sits at 23 active players.   Read More ...