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Shaping Up to be the Best

Shaping Up to be the Best

Tommy Bullen poses with unpainted trophies for the 8th Annual Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The talented potters at The Old Mill’s Pigeon River Pottery are back at it again – hand sculpting custom trophies...

 

Senior Exhibits on Display

Senior Exhibits on Display

A piece from from Chase Newman’s collection titled “Ornamentalism.”(The Herald/Submitted Photo) The work of six Maryville College senior art majors, Sterling Thomas, Chase Newman, Crystal Krausser, Hunter Acosta, Lucy Cleek and Katherine...

 

Highland Games Return

Highland Games Return

Several bands will perform each day during the event. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) For the second consecutive year, thousands are expected to descend on the campus of Maryville College for the 2012 Smoky Mountain Highland Games. Visitors will...

 

Aquatic Center Opens

The Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation Family Aquatic Center will open May 26. The operating hours for the season are 11 a.m. to 6p .m.  Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Family...

 

Cruising Seymour

Cruising Seymour

Ron Klenovic stands next to his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro at last week’s Seymour Cruise-In. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Seymour Cruise-In is in full swing and a month into its 2012 season organizers have been impressed with the rides they’ve...

 

Annual Concert Slated

The Sevier County Choral Society will present its Spring Concerts on May 18 and 20. This year, the first half of each concert features what has traditionally been known as the Easter section of Handel’s Messiah. The second half of the...

 

Hot Rod Show Revs Up

Hot Rod Show Revs Up

Attendees enjoy the NSRA car show. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The National Street Rod Association will present its annual Street Rod National event in Knoxville during the weekend of May 4 through 6. A large portion of Chilhowee Park and the...

 

Prom Delights Students, Staff

Prom Delights Students, Staff

Seymour students make their way into the Hollywood-themed prom. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Hollywood-themed Seymour High School prom, which was held April 28 at the Knoxville Convention Center, was well-attended from beginning to end. “There...

 

Thunder in the Smokies

Thunder in the Smokies

Ten-time United Sprint Car Series National Champion and current points leader, Terry Gray from Bartlett, Tennessee will lead a strong contingent of United Sprint Car Series winged outlaw sprint car drivers from across the Nation into this weekend’s...

 

Vacationing Near and Far

Vacationing Near and Far

Genna Scalf (The Herald/Alex Shelton) Whether it’s to one of our nation’s many parks, a big city or a historical monument, everyone usually has a destination in mind for their summer vacation by this time of the year. It’s no secret that...

 

Tom Sawyer Comes to Seymour

Tom Sawyer Comes to Seymour

Students rehearse for the upcoming three-day performance of “Tom Sawyer” at SHS. (The Herald/Michele Karl) Mark Twain’s classic novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” will be brought to life by the Seymour High School Choral Department...

 

Cruisers Flock to Event

Cruisers Flock to Event

Ettore Anderson stands next to this 1968 Chevelle at the Seymour Cruise-In. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Seymour Cruise-In continues to boast a great turnout and organizers hope for more cruisers to attend every week. Last month Ettore Anderson...

 

Academy Fuels Young Artists’ Passion

Academy Fuels Young Artists’ Passion

High school students who attended the 2012 UT High School Arts Academy engaged in comprehensive studio workshops in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, mixed media, painting, photography or printmaking/book arts. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) It...

 

Firefly Viewing Reservations Revamped

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced a new reservation system for the Elkmont Firefly Viewing event beginning in 2012. The popularity of the firefly event has increased significantly over the past several years, prompting park officials...

 

Weekend Campout Slated

Weekend Campout Slated

The Grandfather Campout will feature numerous programs led by Grandfather's educational and interpretive staff that are included in park admission. (The Herald/Helen Moss Davis) This summer at Grandfather Mountain brings a brand new event,...

 

SWARM Plans Race

SWARM Plans Race

Runners take off at last year’s SWARM 5k IN May Rescue Run. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Annual SWARM 5K in May Rescue Run will be held this weekend. The race, which benefits the Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries, is slated to begin...

 

Ride Benefits Mission Projects

Ride Benefits Mission Projects

The LIVE-IT Motorcycle Ride will be held this weekend. The ride will take off from Victory Baptist Church at the corner of Ernest McMahan and Hwy. 416, across from Walters State Community College. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. April 28...

 

Pigeon Forge Salutes Hometown Superstar

Pigeon Forge Salutes Hometown Superstar

The 27th annual Dolly’s Homecoming Parade will be held May 11 and will cover a three-mile route on the Parkway. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Dolly’s Homecoming Parade, Pigeon Forge’s annual salute to hometown superstar Dolly Parton, always...

 

SHS Prom Goes Hollywood

SHS Prom Goes Hollywood

Seymour High School senior Eric White helps with prom preparations. (The Herald/Joe King) With a student chosen Hollywood theme, and “Tonight’s Dreams…Tomorrow’s Memory” as a slogan, Seymour’s prom is shaping up to be a glamorous...

 

Car Show Turned Tractor

Car Show Turned Tractor

Vehicles in several different classes were judged at Seymour United Methodist Church’s Fourth Annual Car, Truck and Tract Show last weekend. (The Herald/Alex Shelton) Seymour United Methodist Church held their Fourth Annual Car, Truck and...