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The city of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled a reception to commemorate the thirty-year anniversary of the opening of the Sevierville Community Center. The reception, titled “Measuring 30 years of Success by Honoring...
Brad McCarter (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Todd Proffitt, President and CEO of Tennessee State Bank, would like to welcome back Brad McCarter to the Tennessee State Bank team. McCarter joins TSB as an Assistant Vice President, Community Banking...
Dolly Parton with Staff Sgt. Gerald Britt and his family. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Pigeon Forge and Great American Country (GAC) cable TV network are showing how much they admire and support America’s military with a half-hour special...
Coy Blair (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR), a Townsend-based rehabilitation center for orphaned and injured black bear cubs, has just announced that it has hired a new curator, Coy Blair. Blair graduated Magna Cum...
SCB’s President & CEO Matthew Converse with 2012 “Hot Dog” winner Turkey and owner Chrissy Chambers. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Sevier County Bank recently announced the winner of its 2012 “Hot Dog” contest. The contest, which...
As expected during the summer months, Medic Regional Blood Center is in need of blood donations. “Blood centers across the nations deal with shortage during the summer. Donations traditionally decrease while the need for blood has the tendency...
The student organization Maryville College for our Military and their Families (MC4MF) will hold a Yellow Ribbon Car and Vendor Show at Maryville College June 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Knoxville Zoo and East Tennessee...
The building that held the Dinosaur Walk Museum was moved from its previous location in Pigeon Forge a year ago. (The Herald/Joe Karl) A new building is being constructed in Seymour, and many residents may find they recognize it from its former...
More than 80,000 festival-goers attended Bonnaroo this year. (The Herald/Matt Karl) By Angela Karl The lure of more than 150 bands drew thousands of eager music-lovers to Manchester, TN for four days of nonstop music. Bonnaroo boasts 700 acres...
Citizens National Bank will host its first “Racing to Remember 5k Run/Walk” to benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee at 8 a.m. Aug. 11. The race will start and finish at the Sevier County Senior Center located at 1220 West Main Street...
Bill Landry share stories and tales while hosting five special tours of Cades Cove. (The Herald/Facebook Photo) Bill Landry will host a guided trip around Cades Cove one Saturday a month for five months beginning in June, as part of the Cades...
Walters State faculty members Wes Pierce, assistant professor of nursing, and Cheryl McCall, head of nursing, go over plans for this summer’s Men in Nursing Symposium. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Teenage boys rarely think about nursing when...
An upcoming event will serve to pay tribute to rural women of the past. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will come to life as national park staff and volunteers will honor these women of...
Tom Cooper stands in front of a truckload of donated items for the Exchange. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) After helping with mission trips in Africa, a local couple has decided to bring the same models of service to their own community. Paul...
U.S. Bank replaced the BankEast sign to update their branding for the recent acquisition. (The Herald/Joe King) When BankEast was first acquired by U.S. Bank in early 2012 customers were told the most noticeable change they should expect was...
John Mathews explains the basis of the Hazard Mitigation Plan to the Commission. (The Herald/Joe King) While there is little to no actions that can prevent a natural disaster from occurring, Sevier County officials approved a plan to help prepare...
Chris McCarty presents the details of the adidas partnership to the Board of Education. (The Herald/Joe King) Plans to accept a new corporate partnership were approved by the Sevier County Board of Education this week. The partnership will be...
Ila Hatter describes traditional uses for native plants. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) An annual festival which celebrates the area’s cultural heritage is slated to take place this weekend. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced...
Nearly $4-million a year is required to maintain Sevier County roads. (The Herald/Joe King) While most of the roads throughout Seymour are smooth sailing, officials say there is some room for improvement. Jonas Smelcer, Road Superintended for...
November 2nd is our day. A day that countless have given their lives so that we can go to the polls and without bloodshed elect our chosen leaders.The key is to get to the voting booth and then having enough knowledge about the candidates so...
