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Firearms Assoc. to Hold Meeting

South Knoxville- The Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Firearms Association will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. May 7, at the Gondolier Restaurant in front of Lowe’s, on Chapman Hwy. in South Knoxville. The group will gather at 6 p.m....

 

Motel Blaze Put to Rest

Motel Blaze Put to Rest

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com SVFD members work the scene of the motel fire. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- A fire that ignited at Seymour Motel was subdued by the successful efforts of local fire fighters  April 19. At approximately...

 

TKA Graduate Soars in Air Force

TKA Graduate Soars in Air Force

Senior Airman  Zachery Dailey. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- With the intense responsibility that goes along with military service, a locally raised youth excelling at these tasks is a feat that should make any community proud. Senior...

 

Tall Tales Size-up Seymour

Tall Tales Size-up Seymour

Cuz & Jan share a story with each other. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- From the time of the first settlers’ arrival, listening to storytelling has been a popular way of spending an evening in Sevier County. In that tradition,...

 

Final Construction Phase in Place

Final Construction Phase in Place

Crews work on the final phase to expand Hwy. 66. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevier County- Although both Phase One and Two of the Tennessee Department of Transportation Hwy. 66 project are complete, the end of the final phase is a long time...

 

Students Plant Spring Trees

Students Plant Spring Trees

Seymour students celebrate Spring by planting trees. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- As a celebration of the start of spring and an observance of Earth Day, the Seymour High School Forestry class planted twelve trees in front of the Seymour...

 

Camp to Play Unique Role

Camp to Play Unique Role

Staci Swedeen and and Jayne Morgan will play a significant role in the acting camp. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- Parents who are looking for performing opportunities for their dramatic children have some new options this summer. Flying...

 

Magician Waves Wand of Wonder

Magician Waves Wand of Wonder

Terry Evanswood preforms a magic trick. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevier County- In a nostalgic trip to yesteryear, the “Enchanted Flower Garden” bloomed once again in a spectacular display of color and life. This particular illusion,...

 

Park Crews Repair Damaged Trails

Park Crews Repair Damaged Trails

The Noland Creek Trail Slide damage is part of the reason attendance for the park has decrease. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevier County- Great Smoky Mountains National Park crews are making needed repairs on both Chimney Tops Trail and Noland...

 

Gas Slump “Unprecedented”

Gas Slump “Unprecedented”

A consumer pumps gas into his vehicle. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- Average retail gasoline prices in Knoxville have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.22 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey...

 

Armed Robber at Large

Armed Robber at Large

A camera shot of the suspect from security footage. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevier County- Sevierville Police Department officers responded to a reported armed robbery the morning of April 19 2013 at approximately 10:15 a.m. An employee...

 

Local Expansion to Create Jobs

Local Expansion to Create Jobs

Windham Professionals is located at 110 Tyson Blvd. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Blount County- Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Windham Professionals announced the company...

 

Vestal Prepares for Arts Celebration

Vestal Prepares for Arts Celebration

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- Less than a month after SouthFest, the 13th Annual Vestival will take place as another local celebration. The South Knoxville’s Art & Heritage Festival will memorialize the late Knoxville...

 

Dogwood Arts Festival in Bloom

Dogwood Arts Festival in Bloom

The Dogwood Trails offer a splendor of visual appeal. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- At the heart of the Dogwood Arts Festival are the region’s dogwood trees. The Dogwood Trails showcase this year’s spring spectacle in over 60 miles...

 

SouthFest Brings Community Together

SouthFest Brings Community Together

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Community supports rings out during SouthFest. (The Herald/ Joe King) Coming out in full force to how their support residents from South Knoxville and surrounding communities took SoutFest by storm. With a...

 

Sevierville Sale to Benefit Seymour

Sevierville Sale to Benefit Seymour

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Mary Lou Fair, co-chair of the book sale, sorts through books for the sale. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevierville- A used book sale that will be held at the King Family Library will provide proceeds to...

 

Car Show Revs Up

Car Show Revs Up

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Classic cars are displayed at previous area car show. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- A local car show is ready to pump the gas on fundraising to provide the means for a July youth mission trip to Louisville,...

 

Ex-Girlfriend Steals Wheels

Ex-Girlfriend Steals Wheels

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Crystal Neff. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- A woman was arrested by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department for taken an automobile without the owner’s permission April 13. According to the incident...

 

Praises Sung for Music Educators Conference

Praises Sung for Music Educators Conference

1st Row left to right: Ali Bracey, Jenny Henry2nd Row left to right: Lydia Ogle, Jason Brewer, Blakely Graham, Stephanie Horton, Meghan Mayes, Hannah Williams, Ty Nease, Hunter Haynes, Paul Trentham, Anthony Douglas, Nate WatsonSeated at piano:...

 

Students Win Community Improvement Grant

Students Win Community Improvement Grant

SHS Students collect the community improvement grant. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- Thanks to the efforts of a group of Seymour High School students, the community is anticipating a local improvement. A team of students from SHS participated...