WVLT-TV Knoxville - Fri Nov 06
When you think of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you might imagine it as as an outdoorsman's paradise with breathtaking views, and probably not as "a national treasure surrounded by a bathtub ring of ugly, unplanned development," as National Geographic Traveler magazine describes the Smokies.
Convicted child sex offender capturedThe Seymour Herald - Wed Nov 04
Phillip L. Hammock, 38, surrendered to authorities after a three day manhunt. Police said that Hammock last week led them on a long chase in a stolen truck in Townsend that authorities feared would end near Townsend Elementary School.
Another quest for a WalmartThe Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tue Nov 03
How many weeks in a row can the Scope write about un-built Walmart stores? At least two! Last week, this column highlighted Dumplin Creek, the massive retail project at Interstate 40's Exit 407, in Sevier County, where developer John Turley is trying to convince the city of Sevierville to pitch in $8.5 million for a new road, after his initial ...
Sevier Co. Winterfest officially kicks-offWVLT-TV Knoxville - Tue Nov 03
The Christmas season officially began Tuesday night in Sevier County with annual Winterfest activities getting underway.
Swine flu shots scarce, Seymour man worriedWVLT-TV Knoxville - Tue Nov 03
As we wait for supply to catch up with the demand for the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, a lot of people are nervous they're not protected.
Duggar clan stops at Biltmore BaptistAsheville Citizen-Times - Mon Nov 02
The Duggars hope their growing family of 18 children, with another on the way, will convince viewers of their popular TV show on TLC that children are a blessing, not a burden.
Sevier County man charged in criminal homicide appears in courtDaily Times - Sat Oct 31
From Staff Reports Originally published: October 31. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: October 31.
Sex offender chased by Townsend police captured in AlabamaDaily Times - Fri Oct 30
From Staff Reports Originally published: October 30. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: October 29.
Smoky Mountains Tops In Visitor SpendingWHNS - Wed Oct 28
A National Park Service study has ranked the Great Smoky Mountains as tops in visitor spending.
Smokiesa $800 million tops in visitor spendingHttp - Wed Oct 28
A National Park Service study ranks the Great Smoky Mountains as tops in visitor spending.
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