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...
May 15, 2012 12:53 pm / no comments
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...
May 14, 2012 8:30 pm / no comments
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...
May 14, 2012 7:35 pm / no comments
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...
May 14, 2012 7:19 pm / no comments
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...
May 8, 2012 2:24 pm / no comments
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...
May 7, 2012 8:28 pm / no comments
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...
May 1, 2012 8:01 pm / no comments
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...
May 1, 2012 7:45 pm / no comments
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...
May 1, 2012 6:11 pm / no comments
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...
May 1, 2012 4:59 pm / no comments
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...
May 1, 2012 4:46 pm / no comments
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...
May 1, 2012 3:21 pm / no comments
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...
April 30, 2012 9:26 pm / no comments
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...
April 30, 2012 9:14 pm / no comments
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,...
April 30, 2012 8:52 pm / no comments
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...
April 30, 2012 8:38 pm / no comments
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...
April 26, 2012 8:21 pm / no comments
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...
April 25, 2012 4:01 pm / 1 comment
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...
April 24, 2012 5:23 pm / no comments
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...
April 24, 2012 3:42 pm / no comments