Community Calendar

WHO: Pigeon Forge Path to Fame Talent Competition

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern

WHAT: Pigeon Forge hosts the Path to Fame Talent Competition Finals at Smoky Mountain Opry on Saturday, June 16. The free show starts at 10 a.m. and will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The grand prize winner will receive a consultation with platinum-selling artist Kelsea Ballerini, a one-year mentorship with talent executive John Alexander and additional tools and experiences to launch his or her path to fame.

Twelve semi-finalists vying to be named grand champion will perform in front of a diverse panel of judges: John Alexander, Nashville-based talent executive, Michael Headla, entertainment director for Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment, and Jeff Taylor, general manager for Country Tonite Theatre. Four semi-finalists were selected from each audition city; Cincinnati on April 14, Nashville on April 21 and Atlanta on May 12.

WHERE: Smoky Mountain Opry Theater: 2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

WHY: Pigeon Forge is a family-friendly vacation destination that offers more than 80 attractions, including award-winning entertainment. Pigeon Forge helped launch the careers of recording artists Carly Pearce, Janelle Arthur and Craig Morgan. This is an opportunity for the city to turn the tables and recognize the many talents its passionate visitors have and help guide the grand champion along the path to fame.

Please RSVP to Jess Pangrazio at jpangrazio@bohanideas.com (708) 743-7505

Learn more at: http://www.pffame.com/

Sevierville, TENN – On June 19th, 2018, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Sevier County residents are moving forward with the next step to combat the national crisis that has taken hold of local families and is impacting local businesses. Opioid abuse is an epidemic in the U.S. Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, as well as legal prescription pain relievers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others.

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sevierville Civic Center, a panel discussion with area experts will focus on many facets of the program including Emergency Medicine, Impact on our School System, Business Interests, Court Systems, Recovery/Rehabilitation; the emotional and financial impact on families; the short and long-term effect of NAS babies born in Sevier County; and the overall impact to businesses and quality of life in the Sevier County community.

Speakers at the forum include:

• Mr. Andrew Whaley, Assistant EMS Director, Sevier County Ambulance Service
• Mrs. Leia Loveday, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office
• Dr. Charise Johns, PCP Emergency Medicine
• Dr. Steve Madison, DMD
• Mr. Don Best, Coordinator Of Health Services, Sevier County Schools
• Students Kameron Ogle and Wyatt Smith
• Ms. Kameron Ogle, SADD
• Mr. Wyatt Smith, SADD
• Officer Bill Miller, SRO – Sevier County Sheriff’s Office
• Mr. Allen Newton, Director, Sevier County Economic Development
• Mr. Mark Adams, President/CEO, Gatlinburg Chamber Of Commerce
• Mr. Leon Downey, Executive Director, Pigeon Forge Department Of Tourism
• Ms. Brenda McCroskey, CEO, Sevierville Chamber Of Commerce
• Judge Jeff Rader, Sevier County General Sessions Court
• Nicole Ogle, Executive Director, Sevier County C.A.R.E.S.

The panel discussion is sponsored by Leadership Sevier and the City of Sevierville and Sevier County CARES. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

What: Public forum on opioid abuse and its impact to the Sevier County area.

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862

Why: Opioid abuse is an epidemic in the U.S. that has made its way to Sevier County and is negatively affecting the community as a whole.

To register, RSVP to: JoAnn@leadershipsevier.com by June 18, 2018

Media should RSVP to: ellen@leadershipsevier.com

Sevierville, TN – On Saturday, June 23rd, from 9 am to 9 pm, Apple Valley Creamery will be celebrating their 27th anniversary! To celebrate this special occassion, Apple Valley Creamery will be offering $1.00 scoops on their 70+ HANDMADE flavors of ice cream, in a cup or cake cone, all day long! There will also be face painting for kids and giveaways throughout the day. Come visit and cool off with the South’s Finest Ice Cream!

Date: June 23rd, 2018

Time: From 9 am to 9 pm

Address: 230 Apple Valley Road, Sevierville, TN 37862

Phone: 865-429-4113