Archive for: October, 2010

Floyd Tabbed SEC Swimmer of the Week

By Todd Mounce, Media Relations Graduate Assistant BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Lady Vol sophomore swimmer Kelsey Floyd has been selected as the SEC Swimmer of the Week following her impressive performance against Arkansas last Saturday at the Allan...

 

Boren Named Lady Vol Athlete of the Week

By Donnie Conley, Media Relations Student AssistantUniversity of Tennessee Lady Vol tennis player Brynn Boren was named Lady Vol Athlete of the Week, capping an impressive week for the freshman.Boren captured both the singles and doubles titles...

 

Scots shutout Wesleyan

Jon Baker, MC SoccerThe Maryville College women's soccer team used a balanced offense to take their 6th conference win of the season today against the visiting Pioneers of Wesleyan College as the Scots triumphed with a 12-0 victory to kick-off...

 

Swimming and Diving Rolls Past Louisville

By Todd Mounce, Media Relations Graduate Assistant Behind three individual wins from freshman Lindsay Gendron, a pool record time in the 200y fly by sophomore Kelsey Floyd and the return of a familiar face at full strength, the Tennessee Lady...

 

New UT President Named

New UT President Named

The University of Tennessee (UT) has named its new President.  Dr. Joe DiPietro, 59, and the UT Institute of Agriculture chancellor, won by an 11-10 vote of the UT Board of Trustees beating out West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission...

 

Businesses Impress at Harvest Fest

Businesses Impress at Harvest Fest

Fourteen businesses claimed awards as winners of the 2010 Sevierville Harvest Fest Decorating Contest. The Cream of the Crop Award, which recognizes the best overall Harvest Fest displays in both the large and small categories, was also introduced...

 

Body of Wanted Subject Found

At about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers were informed that a Pigeon Forge Police Department K-9 unit had discovered a body, later identified as being that of Mark Christian, 45, of Lebanon, TN, just inside the...

 

Rezoning request dropped from agenda

A rezoning request, which had some W. Union Valley residents concerned, was taken off the Sevier County Commission agenda just before the meeting Monday night.The request to remove the item from the agenda was made by the property’s owner,...

 

Hair studio holds costume contest

Hair studio holds costume contest

Jack the Clipper’s Hair Studio will hold a Halloween Costume Contest next weekend.The contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 and everyone is invited to participate.Those who wish to participate in the contest can stop by the...

 

Community Calendar

October 21:Seymour United Methodist Church is holding its first Pumpkin Patch from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30.  Early Voting at the Seymour Branch of the Sevier County Library System,...

 

Students of the Month

Students of the Month

Four students were honored with the title “Student of the Month” at Seymour Intermediate School in September.     Third grader Abbi Mullins, fourth graders Maggie Henderson and Dustin Bailey,  and fifth grader...

 

New restaurant comes to Seymour

New restaurant comes to Seymour

Papa Murphy’s, the “Take N’ Bake” pizza restaurant, will soon be moving to a Seymour location.Their new location, which is also new construction, is located across from Food City on Chapman Hwy.The area’s district...

 

Department receives substantial grant

The Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a grant of almost $1.15 million on Monday from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. The grant will provide money to staff the station 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which will...

 

Library changes hours

For the Winterfest 2010 Celebration kick-off event, Monday, November 8, the Sevier county Public Library System will have a change in operating hours at the three library locations. The SCPLS Kodak Branch Library at 319 West Dumplin Valley Road...

 

Early Voting Continues

Early Voting Continues

There are three days left of early voting in Seymour for the November 2 State of Tennessee General Election. The Seymour early voting location is located at the Seymour Branch of the Sevier County Library System, 137 W. Macon Lane. Early voting...

 

Residents Cruise Seymour

Residents Cruise Seymour

Cruisin’ Seymour continues to retain its popularity among residents even at the weather grows colder.Since its start in April, residents from Seymour, Knox County, and Sevier County have been driving their hot rods to the Wendy’s...

 

Musicians to Bring Songs, Environmental Cause

Musicians to Bring Songs, Environmental Cause

Mountaintop removal coal mining impacting Appalachia is the focus of the album "Dear Companion" by collaborating recording artists Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore. The duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, at the Clarence Brown...

 

Pumpkins Benefit Youth, Children Programs

Pumpkins Benefit Youth, Children Programs

Seymour United Methodist Church is selling pumpkins for a good cause. While driving down Chapman Hwy. it is hard to miss the Pumpkin Patch that is being held in front of the church.The church is holding the pumpkin patch in conjunction with...

 

Smokey Visits Seymour

Smokey Visits Seymour

Children at the Seymour Branch Library’s Preschool Story Time were enchanted by a visit from Smokey the Bear this week.Smokey stopped to take pictures with all the children and gave them all tips about fire safety in conjunction with Fire...

 

Lady Eagles Soccer Season Ends

Lady Eagles Soccer Season Ends

By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comThe Seymour Lady Eagles soccer program closed in bitter, sweet fashion.The Lady Eagles closed he season last week with three wins in four days.  Four days later they lost their home district game to Jefferson...