Archive for: September, 2009

Lady Eagles Diverted Bus Ride

    The Lady Eagles volleyball team bus broke down on the way to Cherokee on Thursday, and after the team arrived at the gym one carload at a time, the team began their play as if they were not functioning on all cylinders.     ...

 

2009 TENNESSEE LADY VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

2009 TENNESSEE LADY VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

The ninth group of inductees for inclusion in the Lady Volunteer Hall of Fame was announced today by University of Tennessee Women’s Athletics Director Joan Cronan. “We are excited to welcome four outstanding former Lady Vols and...

 

Temporary Closure of Park Road To Through Traffic

The City of Sevierville Department of Public Works will be repairing several drain pipes and placing a new drain pipe that will necessitate the temporary closure of Park Road to through traffic beginning Monday, September 28, 2009. (The project...

 

SEVIERVILLE EVENTS EARNS 6 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL & EVENTS ASSOCIATION PINNACLE AWARDS IN 2009

SEVIERVILLE EVENTS EARNS 6 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL & EVENTS ASSOCIATION PINNACLE AWARDS IN 2009

The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce recently earned six Pinnacle Awards during the 2009 International Festival & Events Association (IFEA) conference in Indianapolis, IN for its special events and marketing programs.Gold Pinnacle Awards...

 

Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee Join FTC in 2009 Campaign to Curb Underage Drinking

Beverage Alcohol Industry, Federal Government Partner to Continue “We Don’t Serve Teen" Initiative The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee (WSWT) will partner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this fall on the 2009...

 

FUN PACKED WEEK AT 97th ANNUAL CHEROKEE INDIAN FAIR

Great fun and everyone will enjoy attending. Approaching its century mark, the 97th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair features concerts, contests, carnival rides, shows, fabulous food, local artisans and so much more! The legendary Charlie Daniels...

 

This Week With Dolly

This Week With Dolly

The British chapters of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library literacy program celebrated the distribution of their 100,000th tome last week.“It’s my dream that every child has a library of books which their parents can read to...

 

Dan’s Musings

What does Seymour have in common with the G-20?  The  G-20 is very much concerned with the world economy, here in Seymour our local, state and national economy of course runs closer to home.  This year the G-20 is meeting in Pittsburgh,...

 

Passion Play in the Smokies

Passion Play in the Smokies

Continues through Weekend of October 23 and 24 in TownsenThe popular Passion Play in the Smokies opened its 2009 fall season on Friday, Sept 10, and Saturday, Sept 11.  The Play will run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. through...

 

CITIZEN SCIENTIST OPPORTUNITIES WILL HELP TO CONDUCT FIELD RESEARCH

Researchers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are inviting people to volunteer as a Citizen Scientists on Saturday, October 3, and join Park biologists and educators in developing scientific data in the national park.The scheduled field...

 

Future Olympic Star at Seymour Intermediate School?

Future Olympic Star at Seymour Intermediate School?

When the 2016 Summer Olympics rolls around, watch for Seymour’s own Trisha Clay.  She could be swimming, running or biking. Clay, a ten year old 5th grader at Seymour Intermediate, recently finished runner-up in an IronKids National...

 

Versatility is in the house

Versatility is in the house

One of the most versatile acrobats at Cirque de Chine stands a solid 4’ 9” with her shoes on, but if you measure her heart, she’s about 6’ 7”. The real name is Wang Yi but she also goes by the nickname of “Princess.”As...

 

Tennessee Foresters Helping to Return Chestnuts to American Forests

Tennessee Foresters Helping to Return Chestnuts to American Forests

The American chestnut was a dominant species in eastern U.S.’s forests before a blight wiped it out in the early 1900s. Today it’s being returned to the landscape thanks in part to work by a University of Tennessee Forestry alumna...

 

Corker Named Lead Republican on Senate Aging Committee

Corker Named Lead Republican on Senate Aging Committee

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) has been approved by the Senate Republican Conference and named by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.Corker fills the...

 

Relay For Life Supporters Appreciated

Relay For Life Supporters Appreciated

Tennessee State Bank wants to thank Sevier County and the employees of Tennessee State Bank for their support and contributions to Relay For Life. So many businesses and individuals contributed to make this event a success! Donations included...

 

Patriots Ground High Flying Eagles

Patriots Ground High Flying Eagles

By Curtis TrotterAfter giving Seymour coach Jim Moore back to back impressive wins, his young eagles were struck down Friday night in Jefferson County. With lightning looming nearby, the only strike for Seymour came on a 27 yard field goal by...

 

CROSS AUCTION EVENT HELD

The annual CROSS Ministries Fundraiser Auction on the 12th of this month had great attendance, but fell short of auction items.The parking lot was full of vehicles and parking was made easier by several volunteers that directed traffic.Auction...

 

Seymour Man Arrested On Multiple Charges

Seymour Man Arrested On Multiple Charges

According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals a raid on a Seymour residence on Thursday Sept. 17th has led to the confiscation and recovery of numerous stolen items and also a large amount of drugs and the subsequent arrest of the homeowner....

 

SMOKIES CELEBRATES PUBLIC LANDS DAY

      The National Park Service is inviting America to join in a day of service and celebration on Saturday, September 26, during Public Lands Day to help make America’s Best Idea—the national parks—even...

 

“Let them eat cade”

The phrase “let them eat cake” was attributed, perhaps erroneously, to Marie Antoinette, the wife of Louis XVI.  But Marie had nothing on the NFL.   The league trumped that cry when it announced that fans of local...