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Local volunteers collect donations for the coat drive. (The Herald/ Submitted photo) As part of a community effort to provide for local support for Seymour residents, a coat and blanket drive will be held at Seymour Church of Christ Nov. 10...
Seymour Middle School students celebrate when their school is named the winner. (The Herald/ Joe King) Proving once again that Seymour is a community that can work together to reach its goals, Seymour Middle School was named the winner of the...
Sevier County Superintendent of Schools Jack Parton celebrates local academic success. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) The first Report Card illustrating the rigorous academic changes Sevier County and the rest of Tennessee have implemented in...
By Angela Hope Sherry Michaels helps a student with a reading exercise while wearing a Toy Story Halloween costume. (The Herald/ Angela Hope.) By embracing fun and encouraging learning, a teacher at Seymour Primary School is opening new doors...
This chart shows how a local Agenda 21 program is designed to work. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) In many points of history when a non-governmental entity brings about a change in governmental structure it is called a usurpation and it is...
By Joe King The new field will be located near Sullivan Place Rd. (The Herald/ Joe King) Due to the rapid development Seymour has experienced within the last 15 years, many local facilities have been forced to expand to accommodate the growing...
By Angela Hope Left to right: Rocky Huskey, Kennedy Branch, Mrs. Christy Curry, Brook Denny, and Donovan Sharp receive their honors. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Seymour High School teachers praised the accomplishments of four students Oct....
By Joe King Sevier County Director Schools Dr. Jack Parton. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) While budgetary restraints are always a major consideration for educational administrators, ensuring the quality of teaching doesn’t decrease with diminished...
By Angela Hope James H. Colvin and his fiancé Christina Roberts share a moment at the Clayton Center. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) To help a Blount County resident with medical expenses for a terminal illness a concert and auction will be held...
By Angela Hope Seymour Volunteer Fire Department EMT April Heatherly checks the medical bags to make sure they are ready for calls. (The Herald/Angela Hope) Being a member of the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department is a job not many would take...
Mayor of Chattanooga and Executive Director of Vision 2000 Ron Littlefield (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) By Joe King As much as supporters and opponents of the Sevier County visioning process known as Our Smokies, Our Future disagree on the...
Amy Worley of Precious Lamb Preschool presents the donation to SVFD Chief Kevin Nunn as children enjoy a rare photo opportunity. (The Herald/ Joe King) By Joe King As a volunteer organization the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department depends heavily...
Supporters of Sevier County’s Relay For Life will dedicate the Relay For Life Memorial Brickway at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. The memorial is designed to encourage support for those who are facing cancer, remember those...
With the continual growth in the area, the incorporation of Seymour into a self-governing city has gained increasing local attention recently. To better promote the cause a group has formed where interest, intent and comments regarding Seymour’s...
With the continual growth in the area, the incorporation of Seymour into a self-governing city has gained increasing local attention recently. To better promote the cause a group has formed where interest, intent and comments regarding Seymour’s...
Mathew Joseph picks out a pumpkin with his father Gary Joseph at Seymour United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch. (The Herald/ Joe King) For most children the anticipation of Halloween can rival that of Thanksgiving, Easter, or even Christmas...
By W. Alan Bruhin, Extension Director Fall is for planting, so say Andy Pulte and Susan Hamilton with the University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences and the UT Gardens. The well-known gardening experts say enthusiasts should take...
Average retail gasoline prices in Knoxville have fallen 12.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.39/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67/g, according...
With so many older adults living alone and in poverty, some Sevier County seniors will undoubtedly struggle to make ends meet this holiday season. That’s why the local Home Instead Senior Care® office has partnered with retailers and community...
The Friends of the King Family Library’s Lifelong Learning Program is ‘Building Your Family Tree.’ The class is perfect for those who have always wanted to create a record of their ancestors for future generations. Terri Butler, avid...
