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SHS students rehearse for the upcoming performances of Annie> (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- One of the best-loved family musicals will take center stage at Seymour High School during the upcoming week as students and faculty members...
A home located on Bays Mountain Rd. was invaded by three men. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three men who attempted to rob a South Knox County home the evening of April 28. Just...
The single engine Beechcraft lost power and crashed in South Knox County. (The Herald/ Courtesy: Justin Garrett) South Knox County- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a plane crash in South Knox County during the early evening...
By Joe King, King@Heraldnewstn.com AT&T crew members work to repair the wet telephone cable in the closed lane of Chapman Hwy. (The Herald/ Joe King) South Knoxville- A repair made by AT&T crews required the closure of the outside lane...
Dear Editor, I am pleased with the reporting of the Seymour Herald as well as some editorials. I have been particularly pleased with the stories written by Joe King in regard to the Agenda 21 situation in Sevier County and the state. The...
Pike Construction crews work on a recent KUB project. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- Knoxville Utility Board received nearly one dozen calls April 24 from customers who reported somebody who called to collect money they supposedly owed...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Sevier/Knox/Blount- Now that income tax season has made its way to the past a change to the way all Tennesseans pay their sales tax is gaining support from some of the federal lawmakers...
Tennessee State Senator Doug Overbey. (The Herald/ ArchivedPhoto) Sevier/ Blount County- State Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) has been awarded the prestigious “Distinguished Alumnus Award” by Carson-Newman University. The award was presented...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- After more than a week of constant mainstream media attention it can be difficult for some to personalize the Boston Marathon Bombing, but for one local woman the chaos...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Seymour students check out The Roman Coliseum. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- Although the mention of a field trip usually conjures up thoughts of museums, zoos, and other local sites, a group of Seymour...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Curtis and Rebecca case stand in support of their daughter Hope. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- For most students graduating high school can be a frightening time, but for one Seymour resident a lifelong medical...
