Archive for: April, 2006

Body Works reopens under new ownership

Body Works Fitness has changed the name and reopened. South Knoxville’s Fitness Inc. has taken over the gym and reopened on Monday. Body Works Fitness Center located at 114 Peacock Ct. in Seymour has reopened their doors. Fitness Incorporated...

 

Governor seeks reforms of Safety, Highway Departments

Governor Phil Bredesen has announced some key changes at the Department of Safety with the goal of reforming the department and removing politics from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Executive Orders No. 36 and No. 37 were signed by the governor...

 

From the Shadows: Come here fee fee

news@theheraldnewspapers.com It’s that time of the year again. Our county commission is scurrying to find a way to come up with the money needed to fund the requests from all the departments that provide the services and infrastructure for...

 

The diet continues

michele@theheraldnewspapers.com I love vintage clothing. When I was younger (pre-baby days) that’s what I would wear all the time. I’d go to retro stores and get the cutest dresses. The style of 50s dresses really flatters the figure. As...

 

Friends and Neighbors

joe@theheraldnewspapers.com My Candidacy, the great expectations, the great feeling that we have shared for the future of Seymour, TN and the 9th District will come to a close with the vote cast next Tuesday, May 2nd. I have heard and have listened...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

Study shows Volunteer State true to name Governor Phil Bredesen today applauded Tennesseans for their commitment to volunteer service, following the release of a national brief showing Tennessee had the largest percentage increase in the number...

 

Sevier County Public Library Story Time

Seymour Branch Library “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up Story Time: Doctor Stories” The Seymour Branch Library story time will be on Monday, May 8th at 11am and will be feature stories about the greatest profession – Motherhood...

 

Old-fashioned Train Robbery planned

How would you like to ride in railcars from the 1940’s and witness a re-creation of an old-time train robbery?   Thanks to the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum and the Oak Ridge High School Masquers Drama Club, it will all happen on Saturday,...

 

CHURCH CALENDAR

St. Paul Episcopal Church of Seymour Schedules Worship Services St. Paul Church will be holding regular worship services on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. with a Christian Education program from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. before that service. All are...

 

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Information Drop-in Tusculum College Graduate & Professional Studies will be holding an Information Drop-in On Tuesday, April 25th from 11AM – 2 PM and 4 PM-6 PM, drop-in anytime. The informal information session is for individuals...

 

LOCAL NEWS

Bass tournament at Douglas Lake The Mountain Division Tournament for the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League will be held at Douglas Lake near Sevierville this weekend. Mountain Cove Marina in Sevierville will host the takeoff and weigh-in at 7 a.m....

 

Sevier County Public Library Online Election Database

The Sevier County Public Library System would like to provide Sevier County residents a Web link to keep you informed about the candidates running for Sevier County Democratic and Republican Primary offices in the upcoming election. View incumbent...

 

Give blood and save lives

Medic Regional Blood Center currently needs A Positive, A Negative and O Negative blood types. Medic is the sole supplier of blood and blood products, such as platelets for 21 counties and 28 area hospitals. “In order to fulfill the orders...

 

Two charged in meth bust

Blount County Sheriff James Berrong said today that two Oliver Springs’ residents were arrested and charged in connection with a meth operation late Friday. Anthony David Vann, 24, Oliver Springs, and Karen Renea Drummond, 39, Oliver Springs,...

 

Two arrested in Seymour vandalism case

Early this month, a mobile home in Seymour was savagely vandalized and every window in the home was smashed. The home, located at 1130 Matthew Lane, was unoccupied at the time, but received over $1,000 worth of damage during the incident. According...

 

City discusses fire study, sewer projects

Officials with the City of Pigeon Forge will be holding a special workshop meeting to discuss several important projects including the progress on several wastewater projects and sewer extensions, as well as the presentation of a technical study...

 

Maryville couple charged in child abuse case

Maryville couple charged in child abuse case

Blount County Sheriff James Berrong announced today that a Maryville couple is in custody at the Blount County Correctional Facility following their arrest on the charges of aggravated child abuse. Bradley Wade Wright, 28, Silverbell Drive,...

 

Free cone day today

Ben & Jerry’s in Sevierville & Gatlinburg offer free scoops to benefit Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic It’s an ice cream dream come true – eight hours of all the free ice cream you can eat. Mark your calendar for Tuesday,...

 

Beads, baubles & cute clothes

Beads, baubles & cute clothes

Beads, baubles, cute clothes and a great atmosphere. Those are just a few of the things you will find when you visit Tieke, the new shop that opened next to Krogers in the Macon Shopping Center. Owned by long time Seymour resident Leslie...

 

Corker hears from Sevier

Corker hears from Sevier

casey@theheraldnewspapers.com “The reason that I’m here today is that I want to hear more from you because it makes me a better candidate,” said Bob Corker, republican candidate to represent Tennessee in the United States Senate. “Being...