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A one-car accident spoiled a couples’ morning on Tuesday.The accident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Black Oak Ridge and Maryville Hwy.The driver, a woman who wished to not be identified, attempted to make a sharp right-hand...
The Herald recently gave away several tickets to students who said they were the “Ultimate Smokies Baseball Fans.” Seymour Middle School students Bret Johnson, Luke Sharp, Brendon Walkowiak, Hunter Worrell and Carter Middle School...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comWhen Jason Sams moved to Seymour in 1994 after leaving the Marine Corps, he found a job in construction, building homes as part of the Carpenter’s Union out of Oak Ridge.Then the housing market plummeted,...
The Seymour High School Jazz Band performed at the 11th annual Main Street Jazz Fest in Murfreesboro, TN earlier this month. The band, under the instruction of director Brittney Mays Butler, was one of 50 groups invited to participate at this...
In recognition of their academic performance, the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs has announced the students that have been named to the University of the Cumberlands Dean’s List for the 2011 spring semester and a Seymour...
Sevierville’s seventh annual Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass will take place May 20 and 21. This family-friendly event will once again bring barbeque cook teams from all over the United States to Sevierville to compete for $15,000...
One World, Many Stories is the summer reading program theme this for the Sevier County Public Library System. Children will explore the culture of the world through stories, songs, games, and other activities. The 2011 Summer Reading Program...
By Todd Mounce, Media Relations Graduate Assistant Against some of the nation’s best, seven Lady Vol swimmers solidified a spot to this summer's 2011 ConocoPhillips National Championships and USA Swimming National Team Trials with...
Two sports leagues – the NFL and MLB – engaged in grandstanding last week by announcing proposals designed to curry favor with the media and fans but had little chance of ever becoming reality. The NFL needs all...
The Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation Family Aquatic Center and City Park will open for its summer season on May 28. The center includes the outdoor pool, slide, and splash play area. The operating hours for the season are 11 a.m....
A fire-breathing dragon with a mouthful of sharp teeth and covered with rough scales. A mermaid perched atop a rock in a sea of water. A miniature garden of cabbage, cauliflower, carrots and other mouth-watering veggies. All...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comSeymour residents seeking legal expertise need look no further than their own backyards.Don’t let the billboards fool you: long serving law practices are not restricted to Knoxville and Sevierville only. ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced the annual “Cosby in the Park” festival to be held on May 21, at the Park’s Cosby Campground. “Cosby in the Park”, in its 12th year is presented by the Cocke County...
Walters State’s summer semester kicks into high gear on June 2, when a ten-week and the first of two five-week sessions begin. The variety of accelerated classes offered during these sessions makes it possible for students to complete...
The following are the full results from 411 Motor Speedway on May 14. Mod-Mini1. #19-Nick Perry2. #19-Brad Pressley3. #39-Jason Carter4. #01-Rocky McNabb5. #16-Brian Klinger6. #95-Taylor Dennis7. #2-Terry Poore8. #22-Nick Keeley9. #80-James...
In honor of Memorial Day, the Seymour Branch of the Sevier County Public Library System is displaying popular military history books, as well as historic photographs. Brochures are also available that detail how to begin research on military...
The Sevier County Public Library’s System recently announced the winner of its logo contest.Victoria Miller, a 12th grade student at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, submitted the winning entry with a pencil drawing.The library’s...
By Donnie Conley, Media Relations Student AssistantThe University of Tennessee Lady Vol rowing team posted a runner-up finish at the 2011 Conference USA Championships, held on Melton Hill Lake on Saturday.The Lady Vols were narrowly edged by...
Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the ninth American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sevier County gets underway with teams of residents gathering at Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge on May 20 at 6 p.m. Relay For...
Masters phenom Willie Gault has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he set masters 50-54 world records in the 100 meter (10.88) and 200m (22.44) last weekend at the Occidental Invitational in Los Angeles.Running...
