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College offers a variety of courses
Walters State’s Division of Continuing Education is offering a children’s course in pottery, armed security guard training, and basic and experienced motorcycle rider education. Pottery...
Archive for: June, 2010
Man dies in car crash
A man died Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in South Knoxville. The crash occurred just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of McClung Avenue and Hackman Street. Police...
Ninety-three student athletes named to honor roll
Tennessee student-athletes in baseball, softball, rowing, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s track & field were rewarded for their achievements...
New podcast emphasizes bear safety
A video podcast, Day Hiking and Wildlife, associated with the recently launched program “Reward Yourself – Hike the Smokies Challenge”, is now available for viewing. ...
City to host 18,000 motorcyclists
The Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (KTSC) announced the booking of another multi-million dollar convention coming to Knoxville. The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) will hold...
Home Invasion Prevention
Home burglaries have been increasing in many communities across the country, including in Sevier County. There are many methods to make your home more secure, and current technology provides...
News From Christ Covenant
By Pastor Gary This past Sunday was a great time in the Lord. The preaching of Gods word … and the opportunity to meet new people was so special...
Is Fatherhood Dying?
According to the latest U.S. Census figures from November of 2009, 84 percent of the custodial parents in the 13.7 million single-parent households in the U.S. are mothers. Only 16 percent of custodial parents are dads. Many fathers blame the...
Overby Speaks at Seymour Business Association
State Senator for Sevier and Blount County Doug Overby made a special guest appearance at the Seymour Business Association meeting on Monday. Overby spoke to the association about specific pieces...
Annual July 4 Midnight Parade
The First Independence Day Parade in the Nation marks its 35th year with a happy birthday wish for the U.S.A. In the opening moment of July 4 Gatlinburg’s downtown sidewalks will be filled...
County Adopts Economic Plan
By Brooke Stevensonbrooke@seymourherald.com The Sevier County Commission recently adopted a five year strategic economic plan. The plan was adopted to be in compliance with criteria of the Three-Star...
Free music festival
For the 26th year, the City of Knoxville will be sponsoring a wide variety of entertainment, food, family fun, crafts, music and much more at the Festival on the Fourth. This free festival begins...
Pets For Adoption
There are several pets available for adoption at the Young-Williams Animal Center. One of those pets is Fletcher, a three-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix. He likes to spend time with other...
Art school holds first online auction
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts has partnered with eBay Giving Works to hold the first live, interactive online auction benefiting the nationally renowned arts center. The auction features...
My TN Outdoors
By Randy Cutler With the feel of a tick, tick, tick, and my line moving behind a large rock I knew I had a bronze backed river monster at the other end. I set the hook hard and didn’t feel...
Edible Book Contest Winners
A marvelous collection of sculptures was exhibited in the main gallery of the Blount County Public Library from June 17 until June 20. Except that, instead of marble or clay, these sculptures were made of 95 percent...
Restaurant Offers Fresh Family Fare
By Brooke Stevensonbrooke@seymourherald.com Since Meatballs Pizza Buffet opened on Chapman Hwy. in early May, residents have been stopping in to try fresh and authentic offerings. Owners and Seymour...
USDA Seeks Applicants for Grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications to assist rural businesses and create job opportunities through cooperative development centers. Cooperative...
Seymour Establishment Receives Perfect Score
By Brooke Stevensonbrooke@seymourherald.com During June one Seymour restaurant received a 100 score on its Tennessee Health Department inspection and all other establishments inspected in the past month passed as well. ...
July 1-8 Community Calendar
July 1: Tennessee Valley Jazz & Blues Foundation hosts The Hard Knox Blues Bash, Thursday from 8:00-11:30pm at Old City Courtyard. The event features Labron Lazenby & LA3 and Relentless Blues. Tickets are $5/adults, $2/ages...
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