Archive for: May, 2003

A new tradition: Duffs Smorgasbord

A new tradition: Duffs Smorgasbord

As they hosted their 25th Anniversary, Duff’s Famous Smorgasbord invited all Sevier County residents to a  “Sevier County Salute” party on Friday, April 11, 2003.  Duff’s enticed Sevier Countians with a “Gratis” breakfast by participating...

 

Cusack, Liotta keep “Identity” a mystery

“Identity” starts out like a standard horror film, but evolves into a very complex mystery with a number of twists. The film is well thought out and stays two steps ahead of the viewer at all times. James Mangold, writer and director of...

 

Ton of fun

Ton of fun

What would you do with a ton of marble? Saturday’s “One Ton Show” held at Custom Marble and Design in Knoxville revealed what ten regional artists would do if given a ton of marble to create whatever they pleased. The show was co-sponsored...

 

Eagles sweep G-P

Eagles sweep G-P

G-P came down from the highlands for a doubleheader in the foothills of Seymour and got their kilts blown off as the Eagles sandwiched a mercy-kill sweep of their county rival around a home and away sweep of district foe Fulton to clinch second...

 

Heroes all

Heroes all

It was a great day for baseball. It was a great day for patriotism. It was a great day for Sevier County. On Monday, April 28th an estimated 6700 people walked through the doors of Smokies Stadium to watch a great game of baseball and more...

 

Seymour woman takes charge of the stage

Seymour woman takes charge of the stage

Sarah Stoffle, a former Seymour High School graduate and who is currently a senior at Maryville College is directing “The Fantasticks” at Maryville College. Stoffle, who is majoring in theatre/physical is very excited about directing the...

 

Happy days are here again

Happy days are here again

Colliers Foods Inc. has announced that they have taken over the Bel Aire Grill located between the Stagecoach and the Comedy Barn on the Parkway. The new diner is called “Happy Days” and have a 1950s theme complete with decorations and...

 

PEZ heads

PEZ heads

Updated second edition features hundreds of dispensers, rare variations Millions know it, and millions love it.  Originally made in 1927 in Vienna, Austria, PEZ® candy continues to delight children and collectors of all ages.  To help enthusiasts...

 

An Inside View: Confessions

I’ll admit it, I surrender, I’ve been found out and now confess, “Yes, I enjoy watching baseball!” I shout it out loud, I’ll run down Bruce Street in Sevierville. Circle the Courthouse proclaiming it if I must. So be my pentance for...

 

Kerley-Farmer wedding

Kerley-Farmer wedding

Ashley Brooke Kerley, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Darryl Kerley of Seymour, and Eric Davis Farmer, son of Gerry Marsh of Seymour and Keith Farmer of New Market, are to be joined in holy matrimony at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church in South Knoxville...

 

Hikers raise funds for clean air

Hikers raise funds for clean air

Saturday, April 26, hikers from eight states gathered to raise money for the Friends of the Smokies in the first ever Smoky Mountain University™ Hike-a-thon. States represented by the hiker registrants were: Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida,...

 

Two local homes destroyed in fires

Two local homes destroyed in fires

Firefighters from the Sevierville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call at 1511 South Delozier Road on Thursday, April 24 at about 10:20 a.m. to a mobile home fire. The SVFD, responding with five units, had the fire contained within...

 

Man shot dead

A routine traffic stop turned deadly in the early morning hours of April 29th when at approximately 2:30 a.m. a blue Cadillac driven by Jamie Lee Russell, age 20, of Nebo, NC was stopped for speeding at the intersection of West Mill Creek Rd....

 

Friday wreck halts travel on 411

Friday wreck halts travel on 411

Tennessee State Patrol, Sevier County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department responded to an accident at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, April 25 at the intersection of Maryville Highway and Chapman Highway (411 and...