Archive for: December, 2008

Greatest Vol fan contest ending near

Do you bleed orange? Are your friends ashamed to go places with you because the body paint from last night’s basketball game hasn’t washed off yet? Do you think you deserve the title of “Greatest Vol Fan”? Well now...

 

Tennessee student-athletes continue excellence in classroom

Twenty-nine current and former Vols and Lady Vols representing 12 sports are graduating from the University of Tennessee on Saturday, continuing Tennessee’s athletics commitment to excellence in the classroom. "I'm very proud...

 

Eagles use depth to sink Tigers

In snapping an early-season four-game losing skid the Seymour Eagles got a game-high 22 points from Carlton Logue and 21 points from Greg Korlin on their way to an exciting 64-59 victory over Pigeon Forge Tuesday night at PFHS. Seymour’s...

 

Some are Happy

It might come as a surprise, but some are relieved to see our current recession.Hard to believe it, but here is their theory.Seymour’s population has exploded which created many challenges such as; overcrowding in schools; traffic congestion;...

 

Kodak man arrested after firing shots

Kodak man arrested after firing shots

A Sevier County man has been arrested in connection with shooting into a home in the Kodak area, according to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals. The victim, a retired Tennessee Valley Authority policeman who resided on Douglas Dam Road, reported...

 

Eusebia Presbyterian offers live nativity scene

SEYMOUR – Eusebia Presbyterian Church is sponsoring its annual live nativity scene at the church from 6 to 9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13. Visitors may drive through or stop and share fellowship by the fire while enjoying Christmas music, snacks,...

 

Single Car Accident Knocks Out Pole And Traffic

Single Car Accident Knocks Out Pole And Traffic

SOUTH KNOXVILLE – An accident backed up traffic on Chapman Highway near Deva Drive when a car veered off the highway, struck a light pole and overturned Tuesday afternoon. The driver, an unidentified woman, appeared to be injured and...

 

Taste of Country Cookin’ opens doors again

Taste of Country Cookin’ opens doors again

  By Kim Steele SEYMOUR – The Taste of Country Cookin’ is cookin’ again now that the owners have reopened the restaurant after dealing with injuries from a car accident. The restaurant, located at 12223 Chapman Highway,...

 

Pigeon Forge fills two city positions

PIGEON FORGE – The city has filled two administrative positons, according to City Manager Earlene Teaster. Eric Brackins has been hired as assistant city manager. Brackins is currently city manager in Norris. He begins work Jan. 19. David...

 

Berry named SEC Defensive Player of the Year

Tennessee sophomore safety Eric Berry was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press, the organization announced Monday. He is one of just five sophomores to be named first-team All-SEC. Berry is tied for the national...

 

Smith named SEC Player of the Week

Tennessee basketball player Tyler Smith has been selected as the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week following his historic performance in last Wednesday’s win over UNC-Asheville. In Tennessee’s 100th season of varsity...

 

Boys & Girls Club offers Christmas fun

The Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains Seymour Branch Location is inviting the public to a caroling good time at its Fine Arts Festival Open House. The event will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 16, at Seymour Heights Christian...

 

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies host Olympic Medalists

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies host Olympic Medalists

GATLINBURG – Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies hosted a party Dec. 5 honoring two United States Olympic Medalists who were the grand marshals of the Gatlinburg 33rd annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade. Monica Abbott, who played...

 

Fulmer’s new gig

Phillip Fulmer already has a new gig. The legendary former Tennessee football coach has been hired by the university as an assistant to the UT president a month after being fired from his head coaching position. UT issued a press release...

 

Church schedules Christmas play

Roaring Fork Baptist Church invites the public to attend “The Last Christmas,” a play presented for the holidays. It can be seen at 6 p.m. Fri., Dec. 12, and Sun., Dec. 21, at the church, located at 215 Church St. in Gatlinburg....

 

Friends’ Tennessee Tag Sales Show No Signs of “Brake”-ing

KODAK – Thanks to the generous support of thousands of Tennessee drivers, the Friends of the Smokies specialty license plate raised $493,879 in 2008. “The Park’s needs are greater than ever, and we are so thankful to have...

 

SCPL sets preschool story time hours

Here are the new preschool story time hours for the Sevier County Public Library System. Preschool story time will be suspended during the weeks of Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. Preschoolers and their caregivers can visit any branch of the Sevier County...

 

SPLS announces new books

Here are the new books available in the Sevier County Public Library System.Adult Fiction · The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck (Main) · Dashing Through the Snow by Mary Higgins Clark (Main) · A Cedar Cove Christmas by...

 

Titanic Pigeon Forge announced for resort city

PIGEON FORGE – The keel is being laid for Titanic Pigeon Forge, a towering ship-shaped museum/attraction devoted to the world's best-known ocean liner. The christening of the 30,000 square-foot structure that will resemble the romantic...

 

SVFD releases November statistics

The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department has released its run statistics for the month of November. There were 145 total runs, with 73 Emergency Medical Service calls, 11 vehicle accidents, six structure fires, seven brush fires, one vehicle fire...