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Lee Raulerson puts Xp3 into the gas tank of his truck. (The Herald/ Joe King) As consumers continue to find ways to cope with the financial burdens of the current economy, a Sevier County man is confident in the money saving results his product...
Jason Dossett operates a fireworks tent in Seymour as a volunteer for JC Ministries. (The Herald/ Joe King) With all of the fireworks tents competing in Seymour it can get hard to tell them apart, but one tent operator in particular has more...
Owner Clarence Dyer displays his top-quality laundry equipment. (The Herald/ Joe King) While a coin laundry may not be many people’s first choice of where to spend their time, a Sevier County resident is bringing both efficiency and entertainment...
Jack Flap’s restaurant on Chapman Hwy. closed for business this month. (The Herald/ Joe King) While the closure of a business is usually seen as a blight on the economy, a local restaurant owner sees new opportunity where an other venture...
Randall Mitchell explains plans to expand his company westward. (The Herald/ Joe King) It is no secret to business operators that one of the keys to success is expansion into new territories and a Seymour business is proving this philosophy...
The building that held the Dinosaur Walk Museum was moved from its previous location in Pigeon Forge a year ago. (The Herald/Joe Karl) A new building is being constructed in Seymour, and many residents may find they recognize it from its former...
Ron Emery shares a laugh with a customer. (The Herald/ Joe King) In the modern age of mass consumerism it is a rare treat to see a store stick to its heritage and continue the historic legacy of being the oldest dime store in the south. Located...
Walters State faculty members Wes Pierce, assistant professor of nursing, and Cheryl McCall, head of nursing, go over plans for this summer’s Men in Nursing Symposium. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Teenage boys rarely think about nursing when...
U.S. Bank replaced the BankEast sign to update their branding for the recent acquisition. (The Herald/Joe King) When BankEast was first acquired by U.S. Bank in early 2012 customers were told the most noticeable change they should expect was...
Devin Koester cuts the ribbon at the opening ceremony with Bonnie Michaud, Cindy Green and other Wells Fargo associates. (The Herald/ Joe King) A business previously located in Gatlinburg has moved to Sevierville in an effort to be more centralized...
Elizabeth Torres wings conservation with one of her many pets for sale. (The Herald/Joe King) For any business owner knowledge of the market and potential competition is a much sought after asset. It is through an examination of the Seymour...
Reva Kirk paints a whimsically-styled stepladder for her shop. (The Herald/Joe King) Although only opened since April, C-MOR Emporium has already been able to utilize local networking sources to help brand a unique awareness. Reva Kirk, owner...
Saturday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at McDonald’s. (From left to right) Henry Jones Jr., Stephan Taylor, Glen Skelton, Nancy Cochran, Josephine Cochran, Tom Cochran, Charlene Barnes, Doug Schelling, Karen Rogers, and the members of the South...
A class of preschoolers line-up to wash their hands as Tammie Burnette prepares to escort them to lunch. (The Herald/Joe King) For parents the quality of daycare is a constant topic, and as education becomes more prevalent in our society, many...
Anita Miller showcases watches she has decorated with pressed flowers in her home-based antique shop. (The Herald/Joe King) Anita’s Miller, owner of Anita’s Antique Shop has a passion for art as well as antiques. “I first became interested...
The new McDonald’s location is scheduled to open this week. (The Herald/Joe King) With the closure of one restaurant location, Cochran Family McDonald’s is bringing a modernized version closer to Seymour. The former location, which was at...
Whether it is because of the available commercial real estate, hearsay, company scouting, or a combination of these factors, there has been a rumor circulating around Seymour that a Cracker Barrel restaurant would someday be constructed in the...
Gary Underwood provides personalized attention for his customers. (The Herald/Joe King) Gary Underwood has been in the insurance business for more than 20 years. “When I first started off I traveled a lot, but I wanted to do something local,”...
Yogi Bartel makes himself available for his customers at the pumps. (The Herald/Joe King) Although many drivers are still feeling the squeeze at the pump, there is some relief to be found in Sevierville’s newly reduced gasoline prices. Currently,...
An event that stimulates local economies is a definite option for Seymour businesses. Suzanne Obszanki, Director of Promotion and Marking for Cash Mob, said the free marketing service could be offered to Seymour businesses. Cash Mob is a marketing...
