Hometown Sevier

The golf world turns its focus this week to the season’s final major, the PGA Championship at Hazeltine National in Chaska, Minn., the last event on the 2009 schedule awarding extra FedExCup points with 600 going to the champion. The PGA TOUR’s regular season wraps up next week at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C., with the top 125 on the FedExCup points list advancing to The Barclays, the first   Read More ...

August 11, 2009 – The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting public meetings this week seeking citizen input about the planned renovations for Morningside and Inskip Parks. The improvements are being made with a $500,000 gift to the city from Pilot Corporation – which made the donation as part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration. The city will split the money equally between the two parks. The public   Read More ...

The 13th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert will be held August 24th – 26th at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.  Performers include Crabb Revival, Tim Lovelace, Mike & Kelly Bowling, The New Calvary Echoes, The Nelons, Weston Hinson & By Faith, The Old Paths, Hissong, Ricky Atkinson and Compassion.  Tickets are $29.95 per person for a day administion and $99.95 for all three days.    Read More ...

How Many Calories Are There In Wine? Author: Alison Stevens First it needs to be established that, yes, there are calories in wine. Indeed, almost nything you eat or drink contains calories unless it is made of almost entirely of water or chemicals. However, calories should be considered fuel for the body and a body will not function well without an adequate supply of fuel. That said, the calories in   Read More ...

Discount tickets for the Sevier County Fair go on sale today, August 10th, 2009.  Tickets are $15 per person and include entry and unlimited rides for one night.  Tickets can be purchased at any Smoky Mountain Boys and Girls Club location, Sevier County Bank, and New Center School.  More information about the fair and the discount tickets can be found at http://www.myseviercountyfair.com/ or by sending an email to info@seviercountyfairgrounds.com Related   Read More ...

After airing for 25 years, the popular “The Heartland Series” television show is suspending production. The Heartland Series was conceived in 1984 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It celebrates the people and the land of the entire Appalachian region, presenting re-enactments of historic events and features stories about regional culture. WBIR general manager Jeff Lee cited economics as the reason   Read More ...

Former Knoxville News Sentinel sports writer Drew Edwards has joined the University of Tennessee Athletics Department as the Assistant Director of Internet Communications. Edwards will write feature stories for the UTSports.com and UTLadyVols.com Web sites on a wide range of topics surrounding Tennessee Athletics, its athletes and its coaches. Edwards’ efforts will give Tennessee a stronger web presence. “UTSports.com and UTLadyVols.com are great platforms to provide the most in-depth and   Read More ...

Country music legend Dolly Parton is allowing one lucky bidder a chance of a lifetime. A stay in her private home. The winning bidder and a guest will have the opportunity to attend a barbecue and enjoy bluegrass entertainment at Parton’s home, then tour Parton’s private residence, spend the night in Parton’s guest cottage, and then enjoy a country style breakfast prepared by Parton herself! August 15th 2009 marks the   Read More ...

August 10, 2009 – Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has received a lab report confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in one area of Knox County. Following national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocol, the affected area will be sprayed to reduce the mosquito population and the risk of further WNV spread. WNV is a mosquito-borne disease which   Read More ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans return home this week to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneersin the first preseason game of 2009 at LP Field (capacity 69,143). Kickoff for the LP Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts Game is scheduled for 7 p.m. CDT on Saturday, Aug. 15. The game marks the 11th preseason opener at LP Field, which opened in 1999. The Titans are 13-7 all-time in the preseason at   Read More ...