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The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department used precaution to ensure safety after the accident. (The Herald/ Joe King) A tractor trailer that was traveling south on Chapman Highway ran off of the road and crashed into a ditch at about 9:30 a.m. June...
Area children were pleased with the first meal of the program. (The Herald/ Joe King) With the goal of assuring children will have the same availability to nutritious meals as they do during the school year, the Tennessee Department of Human...
The cause of a house fire which occurred in South Knoxville last week has been determined to be arson. (The Herald/Joe King) According to Knox County Fire Department officials, arson has been determined to be the cause of a structure fire in...
The Seymour class of 1962 poses for an updated photograph at their class reunion. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) As recent graduates of Seymour High School prepare to enter a new phase in their lives, the first ever graduating class of Seymour...
Workers lay the groundwork for the new water tower. (The Herald/ Joe King) Knox-Chapman Utility District has announced changes to the water supply that will affect the Seymour and South-Knox area. Gary Jones, General Manager for Knox-Chapman,...
Sylvia Moore recalls painting the lobby mural at Seymour High School. (The Seymour Herald/Joe King) Nearing the verge of retirement, a local woman reflected on the warm memories and friendships she developed over the years at Seymour High School. Sylvia...
Arson is suspected in an early morning fire that destroyed a house in South Knoxville. (The Herald/Joe King) Foul play is suspected for two separate fires which occurred during the same day. Both of the fires ignited at 136 W. Moody St. in South-Knoxville....
Gregory Keith Wrinkle. (The Herald/SCSD) A sentencing hearing has been set for June 26 for a man charged with aggravated robbery. Gregory Keith Wrinkle, 37, was arrested for his alleged involvement with a purse snatching incident in Seymour. The...
Harold Pitner and his grandson Jake Robinette paint a homemade mantel together. (The Herald/Joe King) Although the Sevier County budget has not yet been approved for this year, at least one member of the County Commission is hopeful there will...
Pittman Center City Hall is located within the town’s total area of six square miles. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) While weighing the benefits and challenges of incorporation is not an exact science, Sevier County’s most recently incorporated...
Buddy Houser, left, and James Cotter, right, look forward to have more free time after their enjoyable careers at Seymour High School. (The Herald/Joe King) While the graduation of the Seymour High School class of 2012 was a millstone moment...
A man wearing a blue surgical mask over his face robbed Floyd’s Market last Thursday. (The Herald/Archive Photo) A Seymour convenience store was robbed at gunpoint last week. At approximately 10 p.m. May 17 a white man brandishing a handgun...
Larry Waters has held the position of Sevier County Mayor for 34 years. (The Herald/Joe King) Plans to improve the economy and maintain a healthy environment are top priorities for Sevier County legislators. According to Sevier County Mayor...
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...
Pastor Koster has been at Seymour Community Church since its origins. (The Herald/Joe King) A local church will reach a major milestone this weekend. Seymour Community Church will celebrate its 40 year anniversary May 20. The event will begin...
Kathryn M. Bolden (The Herald/SCSD) A Knox County woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Sevier County last week. Kathryn M. Bolden, 41 of Knoxville, faces charges relating to the May 10 incident after the Sevier County...
From left to right: Alex Eaton, Addie Atchley, Steven Woods. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Thanks to a recent string of victories in Marketing and Business tournaments, students from South Doyle High School qualified for the DECA National competition. The...
Speech Pathologist Amy Burnette uses a variety of applications to help students improve their speech. (The Herald/Joe King) The use of new technology in the classroom has added a whole new dynamic to the learning process for educators. From...
Donna Lindsey uses a temporary collection site is being used until the improvements are complete. (The Herald/Joe King) The convenience center located behind Floyd’s Market is getting an overhaul to maximize efficiency. In addition to the...
A Fire Fighter collects a donation at the SVFD’s “roadblock” fundraiser last year. (The Herald/Joe King) The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department will launch its semi-annual “Roadblock” fundraising event May 5. During the fundraiser members...
