Sevier County News - Hometown Sevier

2,600 Mentors Needed for TN Promise

With a record number of Tennessee students applying for TN Promise, tnAchieves, the partnering organization that administers the TN Promise locally, needs 2,600 additional volunteer mentors to ensure each student has a local support system. This year more than 63,000 students applied for TN Promise! Each applicant is paired with a volunteer mentor that spends […]

Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebrates its 30th year!

GATLINBURG, PIGEON FORGE, SEVIERVILLE AND SEVIER COUNTY CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF WINTER FAMILY FUN Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Sevier County mark 30 years of Smoky Mountain Winterfest this November 2019! Winterfest is a heartwarming celebration of enchanting light displays, unique shopping, award-winning shows, family attractions, winter adventure and the beauty of the Great Smoky […]

5 Reasons to Make a School Field Trip to Alcatraz East Crime Museum a Priority

Alcatraz East Crime Museum, located in Pigeon Forge, helps students understand crime and consequences PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (October 29, 2019) – Students today live during a time when crime in their communities reaches into their schools through bullying and violence and follows them online. Yet there can be teachable moments, to take advantage of interests in […]

Dollywood Announces Sevier County Days Special – Nov. 9th – 17th

From the Dollywood website: Dolly invites everyone who lives and works in Sevier County to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (November 9 – 17, 2019) for a $5 donation! All net proceeds benefit the Sevier County Food Ministries. Here’s All You Have To Do: Present your state or federally issued photo I.D. and […]

Pathways Opens “The Hangar” for Sevier County Youth in Grades 6-12

Pathways Church has officially opened “The Hangar”, a modern and safe meeting place for Sevier County youth in grades 6-12, with a special Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4pm this afternoon (October 18th). Featuring a sanctuary for messages and worship, affordable food and drink offerings, an indoor half basketball court, TVs outfitted with today’s latest video […]