Archive for: April, 2010

Lady Vols Add Another Tenn. Native

Lady Vols Add Another Tenn. Native

     KNOXVILLE – Already with one of the top signing classes in the nation for 2010 in the fold, the University of Tennessee volleyball program has added yet another highly regarded player to its roster for the upcoming...

 

Smokies T-Ball Team Wins Tournament

Smokies T-Ball Team Wins Tournament

     The Smokies t-ball team won the Bower Field Spring 2010 pre-season tournament as the number one undefeated champions.       Organizers congratulate all of the teams that participated in the tournament....

 

Roads Close for Special Event

     The annual Sevierville Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass event will take place downtown on May 14 and 15. To facilitate the event, several streets must be temporarily closed, and the Sevier County Courthouse will...

 

Parade Marks Silver Anniversary

     PIGEON FORGE — The city’s annual springtime salute to hometown superstar Dolly Parton will pay special tribute to the icon at the Dolly Parton 25th Anniversary Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m. May 7.     ...

 

Vols Legend Kozar Dies in Knoxville

Vols Legend Kozar Dies in Knoxville

     Andy Kozar is being remembered  as a prime example of a man who achieved success in other fields after an outstanding career in athletics.     One of the most dominant fullbacks in Tennessee...

 

Suspect in Stabbing Arrested

Suspect in Stabbing Arrested

     Police have arrested a Sevier County man as the result of a stabbing incident in Pigeon Forge.     Melvin James Branham was arrested by PFPD Detective Kenny Bean and Det. Johnny Bohanan (Sevier County...

 

Knoxville Flunks Annual Air Quality Test

     People in Knoxville breathe air that is too often dangerous-a public health issue that impacts even healthy, vibrant individuals as well as those most at risk-children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions...

 

Radio Personality Visits New Seymour Business

By Brooke Stevensonbrooke@seymourherald.com        Phil Williams of News Talk 100 made an appearance at the newly opened Computer Depot in Seymour.     Computer Depot opened this week in the Kroger...

 

Training for Teen Drivers

     In an effort to improve the driving abilities and overall safety of younger drivers, the Sevierville Police Department (SPD) has scheduled a 12-hour Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) seminar from 4:45 to 9 p.m. July...

 

Karl Focuses on Problem Solving

Karl Focuses on Problem Solving

     Joe Karl, Candidate for Sixth District County Commission Seat A, believes there are some major issues that need to be addressed in the Seymour Community.     These issues include fixing local trash...

 

Early Voter Numbers Down

By Brooke Stevensonbrooke@seymourherald.com         Early voter turnout in Sevier County has been less than what some officials expected.      The total number of early voters in the county...

 

Museum Presents Exhibit

Museum Presents Exhibit

     The Knoxville Museum of Art will present Vision, Language, and Influence: Photographs of the South by Baldwin Lee, Walker Evans, and Eudora Welty from May 14 through August 1.     Vision, Language,...

 

Tattoo Shop Benefits SVFD

Tattoo Shop Benefits SVFD

By Brooke Stevensonbrook@seymourherald.com     A local tattoo shop is holding a fundraiser to show their appreciation for the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department.      Run to the Hills Tattoo shop in Seymour...

 

Summer Zoo Camp

     KNOXVILLE — The Knoxville Zoo is offering Zoo Camp Programs throughout the summer.      The camps include a variety of activities from animal tales to discovering what it’s like to work...

 

Man Arrested After Shooting

     A man was arrested after Sevierville Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a reported shooting at approximately 11:30 a.m. April 26 at the Fastop gas station, 2060 Pittman Center Road.      According...

 

Arrowmont Hosts Reception Honoring 2010 Resident Artists

Arrowmont Hosts Reception Honoring 2010 Resident Artists

     Gatlinburg – Arrowmont’s 2010 Artists-in-Residence work is being celebrated with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. May 1 in the Sandra J. Blain Galleries.      This event is open to the public...

 

#v20-Brad Cross picks up Pure-Mini Shoot-out win

#v20-Brad Cross picks up Pure-Mini Shoot-out win

Green flag is out on the Chris Breeden Real Estate Pure-Mini Shoot-out! #31-Michael Arp takes over the early lead, but here comes #16R-Robert Stone, as he'll look to the outside and take over the lead, but gets loose, as it's a drag...

 

An Interview with Gerra Mary

An Interview with Gerra Mary

Authors Note:  I had a chance to meet 9th district candidate Gerra Davis Mary recently at Connie’s Kitchen in Seymour so I took the opportunity to sit down and speak with her.  This is some of what came of our conversation. What...

 

Woman Arrested for Alleged Armed Robbery

Woman Arrested for Alleged Armed Robbery

     Sevierville Police Department (SPD) officers arrested a Newport woman last Tuesday after she allegedly robbed the pharmacy at Wal Mart, 1414 Parkway, at approximately 9:20 a.m.      SPD Officer Robbie...

 

Big Orange Closes Out 116th Penn Relays With A Double-Triple

Big Orange Closes Out 116th Penn Relays With A Double-Triple

     PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – In basketball, recording a triple-double is impressive.      On Saturday, in front of a record-crowd of 54,310 assembled at Franklin Field in anticipation of Usain Bolt's...