Archive for: September, 2005

Bredesen: feds must reimburse local ‘Katrina’ expenses

On September 11, 2001 nearly 3,000 people died when terrorists attacked the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center. Now the survivors are being attacked by people carrying the banner of political correctness. Where you would expect to...

 

Bredesen: feds must reimburse local ‘Katrina’ expenses

KNOXVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today applauded the “Volunteer” spirit of Tennessee communities in eagerly responding to the needs of Hurricane Katrina evacuees, pledging he will do everything possible to ensure they are reimbursed...

 

Bredesen signs Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Act

Fund to Preserve and Protect Tennessee’s Special Places NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today signed the Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2005. State and local elected officials, along with representatives from environmental...

 

Public and private timberland losses

Early estimates indicate millions of acres sustained damage worth potentially billions of dollars WASHINGTON – Scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service today reported that Hurricane Katrina damaged or destroyed...

 

CHURCH CALENDAR

Gospel Concert:: David Sutton, Tenor for the Triumphant Quartet, will be in concert at the Sevierville Civic Center at 200 Gary Wade Blvd., Friday Sept. 23rd at 7p.m. David has been nominated top five favorite tenor, in southern gospel music...

 

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Fall Ball Registration Greater Sevierville Little League is holding registration for the 2005 Fall Ball Season at Sevierville City Park on now thru Sept. 30. Cost is $35 per player. Season runs now -Sept. 30. Tues. & Thur. evenings at Sevierville...

 

Community wide garage sale to benefit youth

Sale items can be dropped off on Saturday A Sevier County non-profit group aimed at helping area youth will be hosting a community garage sale on next Saturday, the 24th at the First United Methodist Church in Sevierville. Proceeds from the...

 

Pigeon Forge events receive IFEAhonors

Four Pigeon Forge special events have been recognized for outstanding achievement at the 50th Annual International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Convention and Expo Experience in San Antonio. The events were chosen from more than...

 

Temporary closure of section of Old Douglas Dam Road

Four Pigeon Forge special events have been recognized for outstanding achievement at the 50th Annual International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Convention and Expo Experience in San Antonio. The events were chosen from more than...

 

Temporary closure of section of Old Douglas Dam Road

The City of Sevierville Public Works Department announces that road repairs will be made on Old Douglas Dam Road beginning Monday, September 19, 2005 and ending on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, weather permitting. The work will take place on...

 

Emergency services directors meet

Plans for a new county jail underway The Sevier County Emergency Services Board discussed plans for a new county jail and heard reports from the sheriff’s department, the Sevier County Rescue Squad, the Sevier County E911, the Sevier County...

 

Today is declared Prayer Day

President Bush has declared September 16 to be a day of prayer for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.  Pastor Bruce Yates of the First Baptist’s Church asks that you do the following; Please dedicate some time for the following requests:  For...

 

Fire danger high

Fire danger high

Sevier County Sheriff’s Deputy Allen Lawson was dispatched to put out a brush fire at the corner of Chapman Highway and Highway 411. It is unclear as to how the fire started. Concern of a possible explosion from the gas pumps just feet away...

 

Boys and Girls Club appoints Director

SEVIER COUNTY – The Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Dempersmier to the newly created Director of Resource Development position. “We’ve been talking about this position for almost...

 

Winterfest named one of Best

Event is a ticket to fun and to critical group tourism dollars WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that Pigeon Forge Winterfest been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2006 by...

 

Bluegrass in the hills

Bluegrass in the hills

Seventh- graders from Northview Middle, New Center, and Caton’s Chapel were treated to lunch and bluegrass music Thursday by the event’s organizers as a kickoff for the 6th annual Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival. Among the many bands...

 

The family says it’s time to cook!

Breakfast casserole and easy and tasty The baking season is around the corner. Yes, it is time to dust off that Bundt pan, stock up on parchment paper, and check the code dates on the baking powder. It is time to think football, Halloween,...

 

Bristol Dragway to host doubleheader this weekend

Positions will be up for grabs during Sunoco Bracket Racing Series on Saturday Bristol Dragway will host the first of two consecutive doubleheader weekends of Sunoco Bracket Racing Series on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005.The season is winding down...

 

Lady Vols tennis to host

Tennessee welcomes seven teams to Knoxville for three-day tournament The University of Tennessee Lady Vol tennis team is readyto get back on the courts this year with the 2005 St. Mary’s Classic inKnoxville.  Tennessee will be up against...

 

Youthful Pioneers hope to grow up in a hurry

Youthful Pioneers hope to grow up in a hurry

0-4 Rutledge will try to get pick up its first win of 2005 when they visit Benton Householder Field for a Region 1-3A battle with Seymour The usually strong Rutledge Pioneers are stuck in the muck and the mire of a dreadful start to the 2005...