In 1992, Sevier County built one of the most state-of-the-art solid waste facility in the world. Only 10 similar facilities exist. Due to superior composting technologies and recycling programs, Sevier County is able to reduce the total solid waste production by 70% compared to the national average of 27%.
Press Release: By Rennie Leon / Tennessee Smokies
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Smokies infielder Blake Lalli was named today by the Southern League to the Southern League Postseason All-Star Team. Lalli was one of 15 Southern League players given the award, which is voted upon by the league’s field managers, radio broadcasters and print media.
Lalli has enjoyed a breakout season, his first full one in Double-A. His .313 average leads the Smokies and ranks third in the Southern League. He ranks second among current Smokies players with a .366 on-base percentage and third with a .787 OPS. Lalli’s also hit five home runs on the year and drove in 51 runs. Earlier this season, he was named a starter to the Southern League’s All-Star team, representing the North Division at Regions Park in Birmingham, Ala.
Lalli was signed by the Chicago Cubs as a non-drafted free agent out of Gardner-Webb University in May 2006. He is currently in his fourth season in the Cubs’ minor league system, including all or a portion of the past two with the Smokies.
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