Our Hometown In The Smokies! - Sevierville Chamber of Commerce

Letter from the Mayor 

Our hometown in the Smokies! 

- Mayor Bryan Atchley 

What a truly exciting time to live and work in Sevierville! Over the past several years, our City has continued 

to grow in leaps and bounds. Being a life-long native of Sevierville, I have watched this city evolve from a 

quiet mountain town into a tourist destination and bustling county seat. Still, Sevierville has remained home to 

some of the warmest, friendliest people in Tennessee and the Southeast. My enthusiasm for Sevierville is most 

sincere and is a natural way of life for those of us fortunate enough to call this place home. 

Mayor Bryan Atchley 

The growth of Sevierville shows positive indicators for a city of its size. This progressive way of thinking and 

the desire for growth, not only from the city officials but also from the citizens I have been elected to represent, is what gives Sevierville its 

strength. The city is blessed with solid and forward-thinking leaders who are dedicated to improving our standard of living and maintaining our 

strong heritage. 

Operating as the county seat for Sevier County, Sevierville has developed as a diverse business community and serves as the area’s hub 

for banking and legal services. This diversity has provided Sevierville with a strong and stable economy built around industry, retail and 

professional services. The downtown area, home to many professional businesses, will be undergoing a facelift and will benefit from the 

planned development of a large parking facility and trolley system hub in the near future. 

Tourism in the area promises the most explosive growth. In Tennessee, tourism represents an $8 billion industry. For this reason, the city of 

Sevierville has made a commitment to attract major commercial developers with visions for expansive projects. To this end, Sevierville has 

been developing a $200 million Central Business Improvement District project that includes the recently opened state of the art Sevierville 

Events Center, which features a 108,000 square foot exhibit hall and a privately funded 260+ room hotel with an outdoor water park. Highly 

acclaimed Eagles Landing Golf Club is adding another 18-hole course and revamping the current course as well. The project is also funding 

significant infrastructure improvements, such as new and expanded roadways. 

On the retail front, Sevierville continues to attract large scale interest. Planned to open in the next several years is a 1.2 million square foot 

diverse retail development near Interstate 40 and a 700,000 square foot upscale development adjacent to the new Events Center. 

Growth of this magnitude will continue to take Sevierville into the future … where residents will enjoy higher standards of living, a better 

infrastructure and a strong economy. 

For example, Sevierville will soon be home to a truly regional health care center with the planned opening in 2009 of the new Fort Sanders 

Sevier Medical Center campus. And just down the street from the Municipal Complex, the new Sevier County Library main branch will be built 

and include a children’s center, computing lab, teen cyber café and Sevier County history and genealogy centers. 

Sevierville holds a very special place in my heart. After living here all of my life and having raised and educated a wonderful family in 

Sevierville, the memories I have made here and shared with my family and friends are irreplaceable. My family and I feel very fortunate to call 

Sevierville our home. 

The idea of calling Sevierville home is appealing for many different reasons. But, the number one reason Sevierville is such an appealing 

place to live is its citizens. When you’re looking for warm Southern hospitality, there’s no better place to start than right here in the hills of 

East Tennessee. Whether it’s helping a tourist with directions, greeting a neighbor in the grocery store or welcoming new members to church, 

Sevierville residents cannot be surpassed in genuine warmth and friendliness. 

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Letter from the Chief Executive Officer 

Sevierville Chamber of Commerce 

Sevierville, Tennessee is many things to many people. To some, Sevierville is a shopping and vacation hub. To others, 

it is a developing destination that is ideal for their business operation. While it is the role of the Sevierville Chamber 

of Commerce to promote Sevierville to visitors and businesses, we are always mindful that first and foremost, 

Sevierville is our hometown and we want to welcome you. 

The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is a diverse group of individuals and businesses led by a board of directors 

that set our policies and oversee the actions of the Chamber. These individuals and businesses guide the chamber in 

its promotion of tourism and business development programs. 

For many years, tourism has been a large part of what makes the entire Great Smoky Mountains area such a special 

place to live. Whether it’s providing money to our schools, additions to our city parks or improvements to our roads, 

tourism keeps all aspects of Sevierville’s economy growing and gives our residents the quality of life they deserve 

with the added advantage of living in a vacation destination. 

Brenda McCroskey 

Chief Executive Officer 

Sevierville is in an ideal location. Because we are at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 

America’s most visited national park, and right beside nationally-known towns Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, we are blessed to have some of the top 

vacation activities nationwide, including Dollywood, either within a few minutes from downtown Sevierville or right within our corporate city limits. 

The combination of these things has helped our town draw many visitors over the years, and we project that the future will be even brighter. Sevierville 

is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth that will bring many new attractions, outdoor adventures, shopping opportunities, entertainment 

venues, restaurants, and lodging properties to our city. These new beacons for tourism will complement Sevierville’s existing activities and attractions 

and help draw new visitors to the area. 

To help bring new visitors here, the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce promotes our city with Internet, television, radio and print advertising as well as 

our official tourism website www.VisitSevierville.com. The resulting vacation inquiries are fulfilled with publications such as the Sevierville Vacation 

Planner, Sevierville Group Tour Planner, Smoky Mountains Wedding Planner and Sevierville Coupon Book. In addition to promoting all Sevierville has 

to see and do, the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce also organizes and promotes several events throughout the year including Springfest, Bloomin’ 

BBQ & Bluegrass, Harvest Fest, Sevierville’s Winterfest Kick-off Music, Lights & Magic and the Sevierville Christmas Parade. 

Because of the business and economic growth in Sevierville, it seems like everyone is working longer and harder these days to keep their businesses 

running smoothly. Many longtime residents remember the days of an “off season”, when motels and attractions would close from November through 

Memorial Day, but those days are long gone. Each year the Smoky Mountains area becomes more and more of a year-round destination and our 

businesses and residents are happy to see the continued positive growth. 

Just like our businesses, the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce must work day in and day out to meet business needs and help our economy grow. 

Businesses that join the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce find an excellent value in membership, which offers advertising, marketing, educational and 

networking opportunities. The Sevierville Chamber, sometimes lovingly called “ridiculously active” by our membership, hosts monthly Coffee Talk 

and Business After or During Hours networking events as well as an annual educational series, the Chamber Membership Breakfast and the Annual 

Chamber Banquet. 

While the Chamber of Commerce provides excellent benefits to business members, there are also many ways for business members to help us. 

Since the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest governing bodies in our community, Chamber members have the opportunity to 

actively participate in the growth and prosperity of our area by serving on one of our committees, including Beautification, Education, Marketing and 

Membership. 

We hope that you enjoy life in Sevierville. As you settle in, it is important to remember that the people who live and work here are responsible for 

making Sevierville a wonderful place to reside and a destination millions of people want to visit. It is those same people who make up the caring board, 

membership and staff of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. This action-oriented organization has been designed by our community to meet its 

needs. Simply put, the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is people working together to make their community the best place to live and work. 

For more information on Sevierville and the surrounding area or to become a member of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce, contact us at 1-888- 

SMOKY 4-U or, locally 865-453-6411 or visit us online at www.SCOC.org. 

Thank you, 

Brenda McCroskey 

Chief Executive Officer 

Sevierville Chamber of Commerce 

2 WWW.VISITSEVIERVILLE.COM 888-738-4378

Contents 

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WELCOME TO SEVIERVILLE 

INNOVATIVE WASTE 

MANAGEMENT 

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AREA STATISTICS 

UTILITIES & SERVICES 

GOVERNMENT 

POLICE 

FIRE 

POST OFFICE & TROLLEY 

CHURCHES 

LIBRARY 

CIVIC CENTER 

PARKS & RECREATION 

GENERAL TELEPHONE 

NUMBERS 

ROAD RULES 

EDUCATION 

TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL 

HOSPITAL 

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 

EAGLE’S LANDING GOLF CLUB 

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS 

NATIONAL PARK 

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS 

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SEVIERVILLE HISTORY 

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RETIRING TO SEVIERVILLE 

Front cover photo courtesy of 

“Reasons to Remember” 

the Robert A. Tino Gallery 

Cover image courtesy of the 

Robert A. Tino Gallery 

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DOLLY PARTON 

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Sevierville, Sevier County and the Great Smoky Mountains are an extremely 

popular vacation destination visited by close to 13,000,000 guests each year. 

We strive to maintain a pleasant environment for each of those guests and 

our residents by properly managing the 127,000 tons of solid waste produced 

each year. 

In order to minimize the impact of this waste production on the land, Sevier 

County built and began utilizing one of the most advanced composting facilities 

in the world in 1992. This facility is operated by Sevier Solid Waste, which also 

operates recycling programs to turn wood waste into mulch as well as recycle 

metal, cardboard, tires, used motor oil and newspapers. 

In order to maximize effectiveness and make the greatest reduction in waste, 

Sevier Solid Waste focuses on composting and recycling organics, because 

they make up 60 percent of the waste stream in Sevier County. While Sevier 

Solid Waste has an extensive recycling program, they have only recently 

introduced a pilot program for glass and plastic recycling, because those items 

only make up 13 percent of the overall waste stream in the county. By focusing 

on the largest waste stream (organics) and gradually introducing other recycling 

programs, Sevier County is proud to have waste reduction numbers that are 

Where can I take my recyclables? 

In Sevierville: 

Sevierville Public Works Dept. 

310 Robert Henderson Road 

Sevierville, TN 37862 

Sevierville Municipal Complex 

200 Gary Wade Blvd 


In Gatlinburg: 

Gatlinburg Service Center Garage 

948 Newman Road 

Gatlinburg, TN 37738 

Gatlinburg Community Center 

156 Proffitt Road 


over 2.5 times the national average. Best of all, our residents don’t have to worry about sorting or separating waste in 

order for it to be composted. Sevier Solid Waste takes care of the compost material sorting for our residents - simply 

throw your garbage away. 

Since Sevier Solid Waste built its composting facility in 1992, visitors from Sweden, Ireland, Russia, Spain, China, 

Australia and other countries have toured this state-of-the-art facility. To date, there are only 10 similar facilities in the 

world that utilize the same type of composting technology. This composting facility and our recycling programs allow 

us to reduce our total solid waste production by 70 percent (according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the 

national average for waste reduction via composting and recycling is only 27 percent). This means that less than 40,000 

tons go into landfills each year, and our county is a little cleaner. 

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Area Statistics 

Beyond the awards and designations, 

Sevierville’s cost of living and quality of life 

give our residents something to celebrate. 

Population: 17,500 

Median cost of a new home: $183,000 

Median age of residence: 37.2 

Median family income: $33,200 

Average household size: 2.3 people 

Percentage of family households: 64.1% 

HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS TO HELP YOU SETTLE 

INTO YOUR NEW HOME IN SEVIERVILLE. 

CLIMATE 

Sevierville enjoys a great climate year round. The average high temperature 

during July is 87 o F while the average low is 65 o F. Even during the winter 

Sevierville has a very good climate for outdoor activities. The average high 

temperature during January is 40 o F while the average low is 25 o F. Average 

rainfall is 51 inches while the average snowfall is 10 inches here in the 

valley. Sevierville’s elevation is 942’ above sea level, with prevailing winds 

from the Southwest. 

GEOGRAPHY 

Sevierville is located beside her sister cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg 

and is only minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 

26.4 miles from Knoxville, TN. Sevierville’s land area is 19.9 square miles 

with a population density of 747 people per square mile. 


Getting Started 

UTILITIES & SERVICES 

Important contacts to help you move in. 

Making your new home in Sevierville is exciting! But getting the utilities turned 

on, registering a vehicle or knowing who to call in an emergency all require a 

lot of attention to details. The telephone numbers, addresses, and websites 

below are designed to get you well on your way to making Sevierville/Sevier 

County your home. 

Sevier County Electric System 

TRANSFER OF EXISTING SERVICE 

The Sevier County Electric System requires each prospective 

customer desiring electric service to: 

Sign Sevier County Electric System’s standard application for 

service agreement. 

Post a deposit or acceptable guarantor’s agreement. 

Pay a service connection charge. 

SERVICE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION 

There are additional requirements for establishing service for new 

construction. To obtain new service each customer must also: 

Sign an easement. 

Obtain the necessary state electrical permits. (To be purchased 

by the person responsible for the electrical work.) 

Obtain subsurface sewage layout from county Health 

Department. 

Sevier County Electric System can install electric service 

only after satisfactory inspection has been performed by an 

authorized representative of the Division of Fire Prevention, 

Department of Insurance, State of Tennessee. 

DEPOSITS 

SCES requires all customers to post a deposit before obtaining 

electrical service. Customer deposits are held as long as the 

customer has active service. 

Current deposit amounts are as follows: 

Residential and Property Owners 

First Service $100.00 

Additional Services $50.00 

Renters $250.00 

PAYMENT LOCATIONS 

SCES customers may pay their electric bills in the following ways: 

By mail: SCES P.O. Box 4870 Sevierville, TN 37864 

In person at main office 8:00 am-4:30pm 

In after-hours depository beside drive-through window 

At any area bank (current bills only) 

Through automatic bank draft 

Credit cards-will incur a charge 

Sevier County Electric System 

315 Main Street 


865-453-2887 

www.electric.seviervilletn.org 

Knoxville Utility Board 

Payment Center and Hours 

445 S. Gay Street, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

4218 Asheville Highway, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

4428 Western Avenue, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

865-577-4497 

865-524-2911 

http://www.kub.org 

Appalachian Electric 

1109 Hill Drive 

New Market, TN 37820 

865-475-2032 

http://www.appalachianelectric.coop/ 

Shady Grove Utility District 

830 Hwy 139, Dandridge, TN 37725 

865-397-3790 

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Garbage Collection 

CITY LIMITS OF SEVIERVILLE 

Residential Curbside Garbage Collection 

• Brush Collection - Generally occurs every one-two weeks (no 

particular scheduled day). 

• Loose Leaf Collection - Specific days to be advertised during the 

fall. All other times of the year, leaves and grass clippings may be 

bagged for collection. 

• Household Bulk Rubbish (Junk) - Collected on Mondays. Call 

865-429-4567 for the specific Monday schedule in your area. 

COUNTY RESIDENTS 

There are several Convenience Centers located throughout the County 

for garbage disposal. Please contact Sevier County Solid Waste at 

865-428-0042. 

FEES 

The residential curbside garbage collection fee is $4.00 per month. 

A 95-gallon can is provided for each city resident’s use, but it remains 

the property of the City of Sevierville. Each can’s serial number has 

been recorded with your address, so please take care of it and do not 

take it with you if you move. 

Telephone 

AT&T 

Residential Service 888-757-6500 

Business Service 866-620-6000 

AT&T Business 800-945-6500 

www.att.com 

CHARTER MEDIA TELEPHONE SERVICE 

Toll-Free 888-438-2427 

628 Wall St. 


NUVOX 

865-862-3133 

1225 Weisgarber Rd. Ste. 280 

Knoxville, TN 37909 

For more information, please call 865-453-5504 or visit 

http://www.seviervilletn.org/DepartmentPages/PublicWorks.htm 

GAS: Natural 

and Propane 

SEVIER COUNTY 

UTILITY DISTRICT 

420 Robert Henderson 

Rd. 


865-453-3272 

888-811-SCUD 

www.scudgas.org 

SEVIER COUNTY 

PROPANE 

705 West Main St. 


865-453-7877 


Television/Cable 

WATE-TV-Channel 6 Knoxville, TN 

WVLT-TV-Channel 8 Knoxville, TN 

WBIR-TV Channel 10 Knoxville, TN 

WTNZ-TV Channel 43 Knoxville, TN 

Charter Media 

866-472-2200 

www.charter.com 

Comcast Cable 

865-637-5411 

www.comcast.com 

Local Newspapers 

The Mountain Press 

865-428-0746 

www.themountainpress.com 

Sevier County News.Com 

865-428-7654 

www.seviercountynews.com 

The Smoky Mountain Herald 

www.seymourherald.com 

Water and Sewer 

The City of Sevierville offers water and sewer service with billing 

based on the number of gallons used. 

Water 

0-1,500 - $8.60 minimum charge 

1,501 and over - $4.15 per 1,000 gallons 

Sewer 

0-1,500 - $10.02 minimum charge 

1,501 and over - $5.27 per 1,000 gallons 

For more information on water and sewer service please 

contact the City of Sevierville 

120 Gary Wade Blvd, Sevierville, TN 37862 

865-453-5522 

http://www.seviervilletn.org/DepartmentPages/Water.htm 


Government 

Licenses & Registration 

TENNESSEE DRIVER’S LICENSE 

Tennessee Department of Safety 

Driver’s License Testing and Training Center 

980 Eastgate Road 


865-429-7016 

www.dmv.org/TN-Drivers-License 

Our Community 

CITY OF SEVIERVILLE 

The City of Sevierville is governed by a Board of the Mayor and 

Aldermen in a home rule form of government. The Mayor is 

elected at-large for a two year term and is a non-voting member 

of the Board of Aldermen. The Board of Aldermen consists of five 

members elected to four-year terms. The Board of Mayor and 

Aldermen meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each 

month at 7:00 pm at the Sevierville Civic Center, 130 Gary Wade 

Blvd, next door to City Hall and the Community Center. 

Sevierville City Hall 



865-453-5504 

www.seviervilletn.org 

SEVIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT 

Sevier County is made of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, 

Pittman Center, Kodak, and Seymour. The county is governed by 

a board comprised of the Mayor of Sevier County and twenty five 

county commissioners. 

Sevier County Courthouse 

865-453-5502 

www.seviercountytn.org 

VOTER REGISTRATION 

Election Commission 

125 Court Avenue, Ste 208 


865-453-6985 

New residents must be 18 years of age by the time of the next 

election and must have been a resident of Tennessee for at least 

20 days. Registration books close 29 days prior to any election. 

You may register at the Election Commission office, Driver’s 

License office, by mail or at certain government offices. 

Newcomers have 30 days after establishing permanent residence 

to change their out-of-state license to a Tennessee license. If you 

have a valid license from another state, a vision test is all that is 

required. For a first-time license, you must have a certified birth 

certificate and pass a written law exam, a vision test and a road 

test. Applicants under the age of 18 must also have their school 

attendance verification from their principal’s office and must be 

accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Testing offices are 

open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 am to 

6:00 pm. No testing after 4:30 pm. 

Motor Vehicle Registration 


125 Court Avenue, Ste 202E 


865-453-5502 

www.seviercountyclerk.com 

Newcomers must change their out-of-state vehicle registration at 

the time residency is declared. To register your vehicle, you must 

bring proof of title. If there is a lien-holder, bring the registration 

and name and address of the 

lien-holder. 

MARRIAGE LICENSE 

Sevierville 

125 Court Ave., Ste 202E 


865-453-5502 

www.seviercountyclerk.com 

Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 

Fri. 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Gatlinburg 

405 Reagan Drive 


865-430-3404 

Mon. and Fri. 8:30 am to 4:00 pm 

Wed. 8:30 am to 12:00 pm 

Sat. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 

Pigeon Forge 

225 Pine Mountain Road 

Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 

865-908-6613 

Sat. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

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Government Continued 

You may obtain your marriage license online at 

www.SevierCounty Clerk.com. If you are a Tennessee Resident, 

the cost is $98.50 for a Marriage License. However, you may 

attend a 4 (four) hour premarital preperation course and present 

the County Clerk’s Office with the certificate of completion to 

waive the $60.00 fee accessed for not taking this course. All Non- 

Tennessee Residents getting married in Sevier County will pay 

$38.50. This lowered rate is available for out of state residents 

because Sevier County has a tourism zone categorization. If 

either the bride or groom has a Tennessee Drivers License the fee 

will be $98.50 without a premarital preparation course certificate 

of completion. 

Sevierville Property tax rate Per $100 assessed value $0.31 

Sevier County Property tax rate 

Per $100 assessed value $1.34 

Ratio of assessment-Residential Property 25% 

Ratio of assessment-Industrial/Commercial Property 40% 

Ratio of assessment-Personal Equipment 30% 

A few things to remember before driving to one of The Sevier 

County Clerk’s Locations: 

• Both the Bride and Groom Must be 18 years old. (Circumstances 

where one or both persons are under 18 (minors) may call our 

office for detailed rules under which marriage is allowed) 

• Both the Bride and Groom must have either a valid drivers license 

or birth certificate. If you are not a citizen of the United States, 

please bring your valid passport. Previously married persons must 

know the approximate date their divorce became official, or the 

approximate date of a spouse’s death. There are no waiting periods 

or blood tests. You may get married the same day as your license 

is issued. You may obtain your license up to 30 days before your 

wedding date. (Your License is only valid 30 days) 

• Both the Bride and Groom must be present to obtain a License. 

TAXES 

Taxes are an important matter to all residents and businesses in 

Sevierville/Sevier County. The following is the tax structure for 

Sevierville: 

Tax Description 

Tax Rate/Amount 

State Sales Tax 7% 

Local Sales Tax 2.5% 

Hotel/Motel Tax 2% 

State Income Tax 

NONE 

Amusement Tax 

NONE 

Gross Receipts Tax 

NONE 

Corporate Organization Fee 

NONE 

Motor Vehicle Tax 

NONE 


Police 

Sevierville Police Department 



www.seviervilletn.org/police.htm 

24-Hour Non-Emergency 

865-453-5506 

Police Dispatch / Operator 

865-453-5507 

Police Records Department 

865-453-7310 

Criminal Investigation Division 

865-453-1986 

The Sevierville Police Department 

was formed in 1901 and today serves 

a rapidly growing community of over 

17,500 permanent residents and more 

than 13,000,000 visitors annually. The 

Department patrols a 22 square mile area 

containing 169 miles of roadways, several 

nationally known attractions and several 

large retail centers. 

The Department’s 55 sworn officers 

and 12 non-sworn support personnel 

are organized into two divisions, a 

Patrol Division comprised of 4 shifts 

and an Operational Support Division 

comprised of the Criminal Investigations, 

Communications and Records Units. 

The Sevierville Police Department has Several Community 

Programs to help the residents of Sevierville. Below is a 

listing of all the programs to help our many residents: 

W.H.A.L.E. (We Have A Little Emergency) - This program 

provides a means for emergency workers to assist 

your child should a parent become incapacitated in a 

traffic accident. A W.H.A.L.E. sticker goes on the back 

of your child’s car or booster seat and provides needed 

information in an emergency, such as your child’s name, medical needs, and 

emergency guardian contact information. Contact Sergeant Rebecca Cowan 

at 865-453-7310 ext 3001 

Stranger Danger - A Police Officer visits Sevierville Primary School once 

a year to teach kids about the danger of speaking with strangers. During 

this class, children are empowered and taught how to act when a stranger 

approaches them. They are also encouraged to develop a secret code word 

with their parents. The cons and traps used to fool kids are also discussed. 

Contact Officer Laura Brooks at 865-453-7310 ext 3007 

Children’s Bike Safety - The Sevierville Police Department offers bicycle 

safety instruction at several events throughout the year. These classes include 

bicycle safety, laws and proper helmet use. Bicycles can also be registered to 

aid in recovery if stolen. Contact Officer Laura Brooks at 865-453-7310 ext 3007 

DUI Education Golf Cart - The SPD utilizes a specially outfitted golf cart 

to educate students ages 13-18 on the effects of alcohol on driving skills. 

Students are given the opportunity to negotiate a driving course while wearing 

special goggles that simulate impairment. Contact Officer Matt Ayers at 

865-453-7310 ext 3011. 

Kid’s Police Camp - Police Camp provides the opportunity 

for youths, 11-14 years of age, to learn basic police skills 

in a safe, fun and structured environment. Activities and 

classes are conducted primarily at the Sevierville Police 

Department with several local field trips. Contact Officer 

Laura Brooks at 865-453-7310 ext 3007 

Gun Safety-Project Childsafe - The SPD promotes gun safety by educating 

children on the dangers of unattended firearms. The department also 

distributes gunlocks to ensure that guns are safely stored. Contact Officer 

Laura Brooks at 865-453-7310 ext 3007 

Child Safety Day - The SPD hosts a Child Safety Day each year. This free 

event includes Fingerprinting, Car Seat Safety, WHALE, Stranger Danger, Bike 

Safety, DUI Golf Cart and much more. The event is a way of providing safety 

information to parents and kids in a positive way. Contact Sergeant Rebecca 

Cowan at 865-453-7310 ext 3001 

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SENIOR PROGRAMS 

Senior Outreach Sevier (S.O.S.) - S.O.S. is a program developed 

through a partnership between the SPD and the Fort Sanders 

Sevier Senior Center. The program uses volunteers to evaluate 

senior’s individual needs and connect them with resource options. 

Volunteers will go out in two-person groups to visit seniors 

in the area. They are trained to do home security checks and 

can also deliver library books, food or other items as needed 

to increase the quality of life for seniors in our area. Volunteers 

must successfully complete a background check and a ten-week 

training program. Contact Sergeant Rebecca Cowan at 865-453- 

7310 ext 3001. 

MEDRAY (Emergency Medical Relay System) - The MEDRAY 

Program provides emergency caregivers with essential 

information in the event the patient is incapacitated. Specific, 

accurate and complete health information is important in an 

emergency. MEDRAY packets are completed by enrollees and a 

small sticker is placed on their door to alert caregivers. Contact 

Sergeant Rebecca Cowan at 865-453-7310 ext 3001. 

Tel-A Tend - The Tel-A-Tend program is a computerized 

monitoring system that provides daily monitoring via telephone, 

gives reminders to take medicine and raises an alarm if the 

person called does not answer or respond properly. Contact 

Sergeant Rebecca Cowan at 865-453-7310 ext 3001 

Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness - Our modern 

world has presented us with new and troubling challenges. The 

SPD is an active partner with the Sevier County and State of 

Tennessee Emergency Management Agencies. An officer can be 

scheduled to give an informative presentation to your organization. 

Contact Sergeant Ken Garner at 865-453-7310 ext 3371. 

Sevier County Sheriff’s Department 

106 W. Bruce St. 

Sevierville, Tennessee 37862 

Telephone: 865.453.4668 

Administrative 865.774.3951 

Detective 865.428.7544 

Dispatch 865.428.0225 

Jail Administration 865.453.0212 

Medical 865.774.3619 

TIPS Line: 865.453.0312 

OTHER PROGRAMS 

Citizen’s Police Academy - The Citizen’s Police Academy 

provides the opportunity for citizens to learn basic police skills in 

a safe, organized and structured environment. Curriculum for the 

program consists of 30 hours of classroom, practical and field 

training. Contact Captain Terry Bryan at 865-453-7310 ext 3107 

Neighborhood Watch - The SPD participates in the nationwide 

Neighborhood Watch Program. Once established, a 

Neighborhood Watch helps every citizen take an active roll in the 

safety of his or her community. Contact Officer Matt Ayers at 

865-453-7310 ext 3011. 

RAD - (Rape Aggression Defense) The RAD Program is designed 

to teach women self-defense options. Certified RAD instructors 

teach this twelve-hour class over three evenings. Contact 

Sergeant Rebecca Cowan at 865-453-7310 ext 3001. 

Domestic Violence Prevention - The SPD is dedicated to preventing 

Domestic Violence. An Officer conducts follow-up investigations and 

victim outreach on all reports of Domestic Violence. Contact Sergeant 

Rebecca Cowan at 865-453-7310 ext 3001. 

Shoplifting & Robbery Prevention Classes - Taught by 

request, these classes cover applicable law, shoplifting methods, 

prevention techniques, crime reporting and prosecution. Contact 

Officer Matt Ayers at 865-453-7310 ext 3011. 


FIRE DEPARTMENTS 

Sevierville Fire Department / Sevier County Fire 

Department 

122 Prince Street 


865-453-9276 

With 33 full-time firemen on staff, the Sevierville Fire 

Department offers Class 4 fire protection to much of the 

city. The department responds to fire, rescue, emergency 

medical and hazardous materials incidents. 

Sevier County Fire Departments 

The following fire departments are located in Sevier County. 

Catons Chapel Richardson Cove Volunteer Fire Department 

3109 Pittman Center Rd 


Non-Emergency 865-428-1177 

English Mt. Volunteer Fire Dept. 

1564 Wilhite Creek Rd 



Gatlinburg Fire Department 

1230 E Parkway 



Northview Volunteer Fire Department 

Po Box 4 

Kodak, TN 37764 


Pigeon Forge Fire Department 

225 Pine Mountain Road 



Pittman Center Community Volunteer Fire Department 

Po Box 652 



Sevierville Fire Department 

122 Prince St 



Seymour Volunteer Fire Department 

101 Ford Hill Ln 

Seymour, TN 37865-0911 


Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department 

2828 Goose Gap Rd 



Wears Valley Volunteer Fire Department 

3339 Mattox Cemetery Rd 



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Post Office 

There are post offices all around the Great Smoky Mountains 

area so that you can easily drop off mail, buy stamps or ship 

your packages to friends and loved ones. When moving to 

Sevierville / Sevier County you will need to check with the post 

office to make sure that your new address is correct and that 

you will receive mail at your new house or apartment. 

POST OFFICE 

SEVIERVILLE 

711 Dolly Parton Parkway 


800-ASK-USPS 

Business Hours 

Monday-Friday 

8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. 

Saturday 

9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. 

POST OFFICE 

PIGEON FORGE 

3235 Rena Street 


800-ASK-USPS 


Monday-Friday 

8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. 

Saturday 

10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. 

POST OFFICE 

GATLINBURG 

1216 East Parkway 


800-ASK-USPS 


Monday-Friday 

9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. 

Saturday 

9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. 

POST OFFICE SEYMOUR 

10615 Chapman Highway 

Seymour, TN 37865 

800-ASK-USPS 


Monday-Friday 

8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. 

Saturday 

9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. 

POST OFFICE KODAK 

2849 Winfield Dunn Parkway 


800-ASK-USPS 


Monday-Friday 

8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. 

Saturday 

8:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. 

Trolley 

The City of Sevierville currently offers two trolley routes (North 

Parkway Route and Courthouse Route), which originate at 

Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge and extend into Sevierville. The 

routes currently operate from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven 

days a week during season ( March - Dec.) Trolleys will be 

scheduled to operate at approximate intervals of 30 minutes. 

Heavy traffic and rider numbers may affect this schedule. 

Each trolley stop location will be marked with a sign (including 

a black bear at the top and route map.) 

North Parkway Route stops: 

Wal Mart 

Oak Tree Lodge 

Apple Barn & Cider Mill 

McDonalds 

Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Mall 

NASCAR SpeedPark 

Books-A-Million in Governor’s Crossing Mall 

BB&T Bank on Collier Drive in Governor’s Crossing Mall 

Wyndham Resorts at the end of Governor’s Crossing 

Smoky Mountain Palace Theater 

Comfort Inn Apple Valley 

Veteran’s Boulevard 

Courthouse Route stops 

NORTHBOUND 

McDonald’s 



Wal-Mart 

Sleep Inn 

River Place Shopping Center-Belk, TJ MAXX, and Outback 

Steakhouse 


Hampton Inn 

Buddy’s BBQ 

Echota 

Sevierville Events Center 

Comfort Inn 

SOUTHBOUND 

Landmark Inn North 

Staples 

Court House 

K-Mart Shopping Center 

Landmark Inn/Riverview Inn 

River Place Shopping Center-Belk, TJ MAXX, and Outback 

Steakhouse 

Weigels 

Wal Mart 



The trolley fare is $0.50 per person 

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Churches 

When you are in the middle of the Bible belt there are 

always places to worship. Sevier County has several 

different denominations depending on what house of 

worship you prefer. Assemblies of God, Baptist, Free-Will 

Baptist, Independent Baptist, Missionary Baptist, Southern 

Baptist, Catholic, Charismatic, Christian, Christian- 

Independent, Church of God, Church of God of Prophecy, 

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Episcopal, 

Full Gospel, Independent, Jehovah’s Witness, Lutheran, 

Lutheran-Missouri Synod, Metaphysical, Methodist, United 

Methodist, Nazarene, Non-Denominational, Pentecostal 

Church of God, Presbyterian, Presbyterian-PCA, Seventh- 

Day Adventist, and Pentecostal. Please check the local 

telephone book to get the telephone number of your 

favorite place to worship. 


Library 

LOCATIONS 

Sevier County Main Library 

Open Monday - Saturday 

Monday & Thursday 

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Saturday 

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

865-453-3532 

Sevier County Genealogy & History Center 



9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 


9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Saturday 

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

865-908-7988 

Sevier County Public Library Seymour Branch 



10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 


10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Saturday 

10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

865-573-0728 

Sevier County Public Library Kodak Branch 



10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 

10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

CHILDREN’S WEEKLY PRESCHOOL STORY TIME & 

LAP-SIT PROGRAMS 

Birth - Age 5 

Main Library Weekly 

Preschool Story Time 

Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. 

Preschool Lap-Sit Story Time Program 

Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 

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Seymour Branch 


Monday at 11:00 a.m. 

Kodak Branch 


Friday at 11:00 a.m. 

Lap-Sit Story Time Program 

Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. 

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 

Birth - Age 18 - June thru August 

Scheduled on same day as Preschool Story Time Programs 

at each branch 

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & OUTREACH 

Dolly’s Imagination Library - Children between the ages 

of birth and five years old may sign up to receive one free 

book delivered to their home each month courtesy of 

Dolly’s Imagination Library program. Parents may sign up 

their children online at www.dollysimaginationlibrary.com or 

by calling The Dollywood Foundation at (865) 428-9606. 

magazines, music CDs, videos and DVDs. 

Free computer/wireless Internet access at all four 

locations. 

Public Meeting Rooms 

B&W and color prints/copies at all branches 

Fax and scan to email services 

Online Card Catalog (remotely accessible) with a content 

enrichment feature creating an interface similar to 

Amazon.com. With an SCPLS card, pin number and the 

Internet, patrons can review and reserve items to their 

account. 

The SCPLS Business Directory - any business in Sevier 

County can have a free listing on this remotely accessible 

business database - forms are available at any of the 

SCPLS branches. 

R.E.A.D.s (Regional EBook and Audiobook Download 

System) With a SCPLS card, access to the Internet and 

free software available online, patrons can download 

audio and eBooks to iPods, disks or personal computers. 

The downloaded audio and eBooks disappear from your 

device after 14 days-all free of charge. 

Fireside Book Club - Main Branch 

Meeting held monthly (2nd Friday at 10:00 a.m.) - at the 

Fort Sanders Sevier County Senior Center 

Inspirational Reading Club - Seymour Branch 

Meetings held monthly (3rd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.) 

Literary Classics Book Club - Kodak Branch 

Meetings held monthly (Last Friday at 6:00 p.m.) 

Monthly outreach programs are presented to day care 

centers, Head Start Programs and Public Schools 

Book-into-Movie Programs held at each branch. 

Beginning Genealogy Classes 

Basic & Intermediate Computer Classes 

For more information about Library programs and 

schedules call 865-453-3532. 

Services provided: 

A circulating collection of 90,000+ print and non-print 

materials including books, audio books, newspapers, 


Sevierville Civic Center 



865-453-5441 

Colleen Brackins, Sevierville Civic Center Supervisor 

cbrackins@seviervilletn.org 

This multi-purpose rental facility was built to support 

the special interests of our citizens and visitors. The 

award winning Civic Center houses 3 meeting rooms, a 

stage with quality lighting and sound, a dressing area, 

a loading dock, a food preparation area and plenty of 

free parking. The Civic Center is a great place to host 

receptions, company conferences, seminars, plays, 

concerts, and much more. 

• Seminars 

• Banquets 

• Weddings 

• Receptions 

• Business Meetings 

• Class Reunions 

• Trade Shows 

• Job Fairs 

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Parks & Recreation 

SEVIERVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 

The City of Sevierville Department of Parks & Recreation was 

established in 1974 and has the distinction of having one 

of the best Parks and Recreation Departments in the State 

of Tennessee. Winners of numerous awards, the Parks and 

Recreation staff implements programs and services for everyone 

from youngsters to the elderly. The department manages the 

Sevierville Community Center, the Sevierville Civic Center and 

numerous city parks. The department has designed dozens of 

camps, clinics, and programs to satisfy almost any recreational 

desire. The department is also in charge of the city’s Memorial 

River Trail Greenway program, the Urban Forestry/Tree City USA 

program, landscaping of the city facilities and parks as well 

as other areas throughout the city and maintaining the city’s 

Winterfest lights. 

COMMUNITY CENTER 

Location: 

200 Gary Wade Blvd., Sevierville, TN 37862 

Hours of Operation: 

Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 

Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Closed on Sundays June, July, and Aug.) 

Contact Information: 

865-453-5441 / 865-428-2560 (fax) 

Programs / Activities Offered: 

• Gymnasium, Racquetball Courts, Meeting Rooms, Lock-ins for 

groups 

• 0.6 mile walking trail around perimeter of facilities 

• Picnic Shelter - Capacity of 50 people; grills provided, no 

electricity or water (advanced scheduling required) 

• Playground & outdoor basketball court 

• Fitness Center with a variety of equipment including tread mills, 

elliptical machines, bikes and weights fitness assessments, 

self-directed fitness program and aerobic weight training 

aerobic classes including step, step & strike, body design , kick 

boxing and many more 

• Indoor Pool - 25-meter, six-lane pool with times for lap swim, 

open swim and exercise. Available for groups & birthday 

parties (advanced scheduling required) 

Water exercise classes - deep and shallow 

Swim lessons - follow approved Red Cross curriculum 

• Kids Unlimited Programs - for ages 6-12 with advanced 

registration 

Active Afternoons (after school program) 

Flurry of Fun (Christmas Break camp) 

Spring Extreme (Spring Break camp) 

Summer Adventure (Summer Break camp) 

Other seasonal programs - Kids Dog Show & Santa’s Calling 

• Bowling Center - Open Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 

Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (closed on Sundays in June, July & August) 

Regular & COSMIC bowling 

State-of-the-art equipment 

Special pricing for school aged children after school 

Available for groups & birthday parties (advanced scheduling 

required) 

Leagues offered 

Spares & Strikes Café featuring a variety of food 

Athletic Leagues - volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball and softball 

* Community Center Fees Listed on Page 24 

SEVIERVILLE CITY PARK 

Location: 

1005 Park Rd., Sevierville, TN 37862 

Programs / Activities Offered: 

• 2 Picnic Shelters - Capacity of 50 people; grills provided, no 


• ½ mile walking trail around perimeter of park 

• Lighted tennis courts & basketball court 

• 3 little league fields, 1 junior league field & 2 softball fields 

• Concession area (open during games only) 

• Mt. Ton of Fun-playground 

• Picnic tables 

• Access to the Memorial Greenway Trail 

• Family Aquatics Center - renovated for 2008 

25-meter pool, splash pad, 2 slides with plunge pool 

Concession area 

Renovated locker rooms and restrooms 

Open late May-mid August 

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., 

Saturday 10 a.m. - 6.p.m. & Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Contact phone number: 865-453-5441 

SEVIERVILLE CIVIC CENTER 

Location: 

200 Gary Wade Blvd., Sevierville, TN 37862 

Hours of Operation: 

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Weekends and after hours based 

on events 

Contact Information: 

865-453-5441, ext. 3553 / 865-428-2560 (fax) 

cbrackins@seviervilletn.org / www.seviervilletn.org 

Programs/Activities Offered: 

• Meeting space 

LeConte Auditorium (2900 sq. ft.) - Capacity: 350 max. theater- 


style, 200-300 banquet-style, 150 classroom-style 

Council Hall (1120 sq. ft.) - Capacity: 110 theater-style, 50-75 

banquet-style, 50 classroom-style 

Upper Conference Room (110 sq. ft.) - Capacity: up to 10 at 

conference table 

• Stage with quality lighting & sound, dressing area, loading 

dock, kitchen/food preparation area, plenty of free parking 

Various equipment rentals needed for events including dance 

floor, LCD projector, DVD player, TV, flip charts, easels and 

more. Contacts for caterers, DJs, photographers, musicians, 

florists, etc. Various community events held annually (Indoor 

Yard Sale, 4th of July Air Force Band concert, Winterfest Kickoff, 

etc.) 

OTHER PARKS & FACILITIES 

NORTHVIEW OPTIMIST PARK 

Located at 319 W. Dumplin Valley Rd., Kodak, TN 37764 

Picnic Shelter - Capacity of: 50 people; grill provided, no 


Restrooms 

Playground 

Soccer Fields 

Concession area 

0.3 mile walking trail around perimeter of park 

Within walking distance to the Sevier County Public Library’s 

Kodak branch 

MCMAHAN ADDITION PARK 

Located on the corner of McMahan St. & Railroad St. in Sevierville 

Picnic Shelter & picnic tables; grill provided (advanced scheduling 

required) 

Playground 

Basketball court 

J.B. WATERS PARK (LOVE ADDITION PARK) 

Located on Sunnyside Ave. in Love Addition in Sevierville 

Picnic Shelter 

Playground 

Basketball court 

Baseball Field 

MEMORIAL GREENWAY 

Begins at Sevierville City Park 

The 1.8 mile Memorial Greenway in Sevierville is a paved trail that 

runs along the Little Pigeon River’s edge from the Sevierville City 

Park to the Chapman Hwy. Bridge. 

Landscaped and beautifully maintained 

Benches 

Gazebo located mid-way at “Paine Park” 

Various wildlife can be seen 

Family Aquatics Center 

The Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation is 

proud to announce the opening of the Family Aquatics 

Center - our brand new aquatics facility! 

Conveniently located at the Sevierville City Park, the 

Family Aquatics Center boasts the latest and greatest 

in water fun. A fully-renovated 25-meter outdoor pool 

awaits your family along with 2 brand-new slides with 

a plunge pool and a splash pad to entertain kids of all 

ages! 

The Family Aquatics Center is a great place for your 

family to spend a few hours or all day during those 

hot summer months. Complete with a concession 

area full of yummy snacks and treats, there’s no need 

to pack a lunch! And with all the other amenities 

at the Sevierville City Park - tennis, basketball, 

playground, walking trail and picnic shelters, to name 

a few - you’ll find it the best place to spend those 

long days of summer vacation! 

For more information on the Sevierville Family 

Aquatics Center or for group reservations, please call 

865-453-5441. 

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PARKS & RECREATION 

Continued 

SEVIERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER 

Program Fees 2007-2008 

Fitness Center: Cardio equipment and weights 

Child/senior Adult 

Daily* $1.75 $2.25 

4 Months $25.00 $30.00 

Year $45.00 $55.00 

*An additional $3.00 fee is required on first visit for 

membership card. 

Aerobics: Workout with certified instructors 

Senior Adults 

Daily $3.00 $3.25 

12 class pass $25.00 $30.00 

All passes must be used within 8 weeks. Expiration dates 

noted on pass. 

Pool: 25 meter, 6 lane indoor pool 

Child/Senior Adult 

Daily $2.00 $2.50 

4 Months $35.00 $45.00 

Year $70.00 $90.00 

Booklet/25 visits $25.00 $35.00 

Spectator $1.25 $1.25 

Group $1.25 $1.85 

Water Exercise* $0.60 $0.60 

Swim Lessons** $3.50 $3.50 

*Water Exercise fee is plus pool admission. 

**Swim lessons are as scheduled and fee is per lesson. 

Racquetball: 2 air conditioned courts available. 


Prime Time $3.00 $4.50 

Non-Prime Time $3.00 $3.00 

Booklet /12 tickets $40.00 $40.00 

Racquetballs(can) $4.00 $4.00 

Wallyball $8.50 $8.50 

Open bowl for all league bowlers $2.00 anytime 

Employee open bowling $1.50 anytime 

Shoe rental $2.00 for public and $1.00 for employees 

Birthday Parties $8.00 for 1 ½ hours of bowling per person 

Cosmic bowing $9.95 per person on Friday & Saturday 

nights from 8 - 10 p.m. 

League bowling daytime rate $7.05; nighttime $7.80 

Lane rental daytime $12 per hour nighttime $15 per hour 

Bowling Center retail is $175 per hour regular bowling & 

$225 per hour for cosmic 

Locker rental is $30.00 per year 

School groups $5 per child 

SEVIERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER 

Facility Fees 

Meeting Room #1: 660 square feet 

Capacity: 85 theater-style, 40 banquet-style, 

40 classroom-style 

Hourly Rate: $12.00 per hour 

Meeting Room #3: 288 square feet 

Capacity: 35 theater-style, 20 

banquet-style, 20 classroom-style 

Hourly Rate: $6.00 per hour 

Gymnasium: 7200 square feet full; 

3600 square feet 1/2 

Capacity: 700 – 800 theater style, 500 

banquet-style, 500 classroom style 

Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour 1/2; $40.00 per hour full 

Picnic Shelters: 5 picnic shelters available in city parks 

Capacity: 50 people; grills provided, no electricity 

and/or water 

Hourly Rate: $7.00 per hour for first 3 hours; $3.00 per 

hour for additional hours 

Group Rentals: Entire facility “Lock-Ins”; minimum of 3 hours 

Capacity: 125 

Rate: $350.00 and up 

Equipment: Basketballs, volleyballs 


Yearly $3.00 $3.00 

Bowling Center: 10 Lanes 


Open Play before 5pm $2.35 $2.65 

Open Play after 5pm $2.75 $2.95 


DISTANCE IN MILES 

TO MAJOR U.S. CITIES 

Atlanta, GA 223 

Cincinnati, OH 293 

Chattanooga, TN 127 

Knoxville, TN 26 

Huntsville, AL 233 

Lexington, KY 215 

Chicago, IL 569 

Asheville, NC 98 

Indianapolis, IN 382 

Tampa, FL 697 

Birmingham, AL 284 

Louisville, KY 273 

Myrtle Beach, SC 383 

Savannah, GA 392 

SEVIERVILLE, TN 25

County & City Services 

GENERAL NUMBERS & WEBSITES 

EMERGENCY - 911 

Knoxville Better Business 

Bureau 

865-692-1600 or 

865-522-9090 

www.knoxville.bbb.org 

Consumer Affairs 

865-741-4737 

800-342-8385 

www.state.tn.us/consumer 

Humane Society of 

Sevier County 

Animal Shelter 

865-453-7000 

www.petfinder.com/shelters/ 

seviercounty 

humanesociety.html 

Call Before You Dig 

800-351-1111 

Addressing & Mapping 

865-428-0310 

Fort Sander Sevier Medical 

Center Emergency Room 

865-429-6100 

www.fssevier.com 

Employment Office 

865-429-7001 

Great Smoky Mountains 

National Park 

865-436-5615 

www.nps.gov/grsm 

Sevier County Electric 

System 

865-453-2887 

www.electric.seviervilletn.org 

Sevier County Utility District 

www.scudgas.org 

Sevier County 

Agriculture Extension Office 

865-453-3695 

http://sevier.tennessee.edu/ 

Ambulance Service 

865-453-3248 


Attorney General 

865-429-7021 


Chancery Court 

865-453-3268 


Circuit Court Clerk 

865-453-5536 


County Clerk 

Marriage License 

Motor Vehicle 

Hunting & Fishing License 

865-453-5502 


Election Commission 

865-453-6985 

www.seviercounty 

election.com 

Health Department 

865-453-1032 


Highway Department 

865-453-3452 


Property Assessor 

865-453-3242 


Rescue Squad 

Non-Emergency 

865-453-4809 


Sevier County Public Library 

865-453-3532 

www.sevierlibrary.org 

Schools 

865-453-4671 

www.sevier.org 

Solid Waste 

865-428-0042 

City of Sevierville 

City Hall-Administration 

Steve Hendrix, 

Interim City Administrator 

865-453-5504 

Code Enforcement 

Butch Stott, Director 

865-453-5504 

Eagle’s Landing Golf Club 

Faye Randolph, Director 

865-429-4223 

Engineering 

Jerry Hickman, City Engineer 

865-453-5504 

Finance Department 

Lynn McClurg, City Recorder 

865-453-5504 

Fire Department 

Mike Rawlings, Fire Chief 

865-453-9276 

Information Services 

Jim Deanda, Director 

865-453-5504 

Mayor’s Office 

Bryan Atchley, Mayor 

865-453-8740 

Parks & Recreation 

Civic Center & 

Community Center 

Bob Parker, Director 

865-453-5441 

Public Works 

Bryon Fortner, Director 

865-429-4567 

Water 

Steve Flynn, Director 

865-453-5522 

Legislators 

State Sen. 

Raymond Finney 

302 War Memorial Building 

Nashville, TN 37243 

800-449-TENN, ext1-2427 

sen.raymond.finney@ 

legislature.state.tn.us 

State Rep. Joe McCord 



800-449-8366, ext 1-5481 

rep.joe.mccord@legislature. 

state.tn.us 

State Rep. 

Richard Montgomery 



800-449-8366, ext 1-5981 

rep.richard.montgomery@ 

legislature.state.tn.us 

Social Services Help 

211 

www.211.org 

United Way 

Business Line 

865-453-4261 

www.uwosc.org 

Rescue Squad 

Emergency 

865-453-5312 

Sevier County Mayor 

865-453-6136 


Planning & Development 

Jim Bryant, Director 

865-453-5504 

Police Department 

Don Myers, Police Chief 

865-453-5506 


Road 

Rules 

Since May of 2007, there have 

been new roads opened that 

have helped move traffic around 

Sevierville better than ever. These 

are Sevierville’s “New Roads to 

the Smokies” a series of road 

infrastructure improvements 

including Veteran’s Boulevard, 

SR 448 and an additional lane of 

traffic inbound and outbound on 

the north portion of SR 66. The $31 

million dollar expansions opened 

to date have provided smoother 

traffic flow throughout the city 

with less stopping along the way. 

An additional $81 million in road 

improvements is planned over the 

next five years for Sevierville. 

Another important thing to note is 

the way Sevierville’s traffic lights 

are numbered. Our traffic lights are 

numbered 13.2, 14.7, etc. to denote 

the distance from that particular 

point to the Great Smoky Mountains 

National Park entrance. 

is available from the Sevierville 

Chamber of Commerce, Pigeon 

Forge Department of Tourism or 

Gatlinburg Department of Tourism, 

will provide you a birds-eye-view of 

the roads and help you plan your 

trip. At only $2 each, get one for 

each of your cars. Trust us, you’ll be 

glad you did. 

If you have just moved to Sevierville 

or are considering relocating here, 

you are probably planning on 

exploring the county. If you are, 

you’ll learn much more about how 

our roads work by studying an 

area map. While many of our back 

roads seem as though they will 

wind you far away from the main 

parts of town, the reality is that 

most connect conveniently with 

Sevierville’s main traffic arteries. A 

detailed county wide map, which 

? 

Did you know that 

Sevierville and the Great 

Smoky Mountains are 

within a day’s drive of 

over half the nation’s 

population? 

Annually, over 13,000,000 

people visit Sevier County. 

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Education 

How to enroll your child in School 

STEP 1 

Determine the Child’s Eligibility - All children, including 

those who will be age 5 by September 30, and those who 

have not yet reached age 21 on the first day of school and 

who are living in Sevier County are eligible for enrollment. 

Each child seeking to enroll in the school system must be a 

resident of Sevier County. 

STEP 2 

Identify and Contact the School - Registration takes place 

at each individual school. Parents are asked to contact 

the school office to make an appointment for registration. 

School office hours are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. If you are 

unsure about which school your child should attend based 

on the school bus routes, please call the School Bus 

Garage at 865-453-3568. 

REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS 

Age of Child 

Number of Doses Required 

2-3 months 1 DTP/DtaP/DT,1 Polio, 

1Hib 

4-5 months 2 DTP/DtaP/DT,2 Polio, 

2 Hib 

6-11 months 3DTP/DtaP/DT,2 Polio, 

3 Hib 

12-15 months 4 Hib, and 1 MMR given on 

or after the first birthday 

12-18 months 4DTP/DtaP/DT,3 Polio, and 

1 Varicella 

4-6 years 4 or more DTP/DtaP/DT, 

4 Polio, 4 Hib, 1 Varicella, 

and 2 MMR given on or 

after the first birthday 

STEP 3 

Gather the necessary documents - Parents need to provide 

the following documents when enrolling their children in 

Sevier County Schools for the first time: 

Copy of the child’s certified birth certificate 

Tennessee School Immunization Record 

Copy of the child’s social security card (optional) 

Proof of a health physical 

Proof of residency which can be in the following forms: 

Sevier County Electric System or utility district bill 

Mortgage or property deed 

Apartment or home lease (legally notarized rental 

agreements) 

Any other documentation that will objectively and 

unequivocally establish that the parent with legal 

custody or legal guardian lives in the county 

full time (current paycheck stub with local address, 

IRS Forms, DHS benefit documentation, alimony 

and child support documentation, bank 

account statements, insurance documents) 

Certified copy of filed petition for legal guardianship 


The Sevier County School District 

comprises approximately 592.29 

square miles. Student population- 

14,441 as of November 2007. 

School Listing 

SEVIER COUNTY SCHOOLS 

Population by Ethnicity: 

African American - 182 

Asian/Pacific Islander - 140 

Hispanic - 551 

Native American - 46 

Caucasian - 13,522 

Student Accomplishment 

*2006-2007 

National Merit Finalists - 6 

Advanced Placement Courses - 3 

Scholarship Recipients - 523 

Scholarships Awarded - $12.1 million 

ACT COMPOSITE SCORES 

District - 20.8 

State - 20.6 

GRADUATION 

*2006-2007 

Graduates 800 

Graduation rate 92% 

NUTRITION 

Breakfasts served daily -3,062 

Lunches served daily - 8,973 

Breakfast Prices 

K-8 $1.40 

9-12 $1.45 

Lunch Prices 

K-5 $1.70 

6-8 $1.80 

9-12 $1.95 

TRANSPORTATION 

Buses - 143 

Daily Bus Runs - 125 

Miles Traveled Daily - 5,096 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Operating Budget 

$107,192,135.00 

Per-Pupil Expenditure 

$7,787.00 

Local Funding 

54.7% 

Federal Funding 

9.2% 

State Funding 

36.1% 

ACCREDITATION 

*2006-2007 

100% of Sevier County Schools 

are accredited by the Southern 

Association of Colleges and Schools 

99.7% of core courses taught by 

Highly Qualified Teachers 

SCHOOLS K-8 

Boyd’s Creek Elementary 

Enrollment - 559 

1729 Indian Warpath Drive 


865-774-8285 

www.bc.sevier.org 

Catons Chapel Elementary 


3135 Catons Chapel Road 


865-453-2132 

www.cc.sevier.org 

Jones Cove Elementary 


4554 Jones Cove Road 

Cosby, TN 37722 

865-453-9325 

www.jc.sevier.org 

New Center Elementary 


2701 Old Newport Highway 


865-453-2123 

www.nc.sevier.org 

Pi Beta Phi Elementary 


125 Cherokee Orchard Road 


865-436-5076 

www.pbp.sevier.org 

Pittman Center Elementary 


2851 Webb Creek Road 


865-436-4515 

www.pc.sevier.org 

Wearwood Elementary 


3150 Wearwood Drive 


865-453-2252 

www.wearwood.org 

SCHOOLS - PRIMARY 

Northview Elementary (K-4) 


3293 Douglas Dam Road 


865-933-2415 

www.nv.sevier.org 

Pigeon Forge Primary (K-4) 


1766 Waldens Creek 


865-428-3016 

www.pfp.sevier.org 

Sevierville Primary (K-2) 


1146 Blanton Drive 


865-453-2824 

www.sps.sevier.org 

Seymour Primary (K-2) 


717 Boyds Creek Road 


865-577-5970 

www.syp.sevier.org 

SCHOOLS INTERMEDIATE 

Sevierville Intermediate (3-5) 


416 High Street 


865-428-8925 

www.sis.sevier.org 

Seymour Intermediate (3-5) 


212 North Pitner Road 


865-609-0030 

www.syi.sevier.org 

SCHOOLS MIDDLE 

Northview Middle (5-8) 


3295 Douglas Dam Road 


865-933-7985 

www.nvm.sevier.org 

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School Listing 

CONTINUED 

Pigeon Forge Middle (5-8) 


300 Wears Valley Road 


865-453-2401 

www.pfmstigers.com 

Sevierville Middle (5-8) 


520 High Street 


865-453-0311 

www.sms.sevier.org 

Seymour Middle (6-8) 


737 Boyds Creek Highway 


865-579-0730 

www.seymourmiddle.org 

SCHOOLS HIGH 

Gatlinburg-Pittman High (9-12) 


150 Proffitt Road 


865-436-5637 

www.gp.sevier.org 

Pigeon Forge High (9-12) 


414 Tiger Drive 


865-774-5790 

www.pfhs.net 

Sevier County High (9-12) 


1200 Dolly Parton Parkway 


865-453-5525 

www.seviercountybears.com 

Seymour High (9-12) 




865-577-7040 

www.seymourhs.com 

SCHOOLS SPECIALTY 

Gary Hardin Alternative Learning Center 



865-453-8338 

Parkway Academy 

300 Cedar Street 


865-429-3908 

Trula Lawson Early Childhood Learning 

Center 

550 East Gate Road 


www.slc.sevier.org/tlc 

Adult Education 

300 Cedar Street 


865-429-5243 

UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES 

WALTERS STATE 

Established in 1970, Walters State Community College is a comprehensive community 

college that serves around 5,900 credit students and over 4,000 students enrolled in jobtraining 

courses. 

The Sevier County Campus has 1,300 students and offers 70 programs of study. The 

campus signature programs are the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program, the 

Professional Entertainment Program and the nationally-recognized Rel Maples Institute 

for Culinary Arts. The Sevier campus also offers the widely-acclaimed nursing program. 

The college serves a primary ten-county service area, which consists of Claiborne, 

Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Sevier and Union 

counties. Other campuses are located in Morristown, Greeneville and Tazewell. 

Walters State offers associate of arts, associate of science in teaching and general 

transfer degree programs for students planning to transfer to senior institutions in pursuit 

of baccalaureate degrees. For those wishing to complete their educations at Walters 

State, the college has recently partnered with Lincoln Memorial University to offer four 

year degree programs as well. 

Walters State is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 

and all academic programs eligible for accreditation are accredited. The college also 

offers a variety of special programs, including web-based and online classes. Other 

programs include College Express, which is specifically designed for the busy, working 

student; an advanced studies program for qualified high school students; remedial and 

developmental studies courses in writing, reading, spelling, math or algebra; preparation 

for GED testing; ACT preparation courses; senior adult college; continuing education 

programs for those employed full time; and community and economic development 

programs for special interests, business and industrial needs. 

One area that Walters State is proud to be at the bottom of is the price. Fees at Walters 

State are extremely affordable and significantly less than two years at public or private 

four-year institutions. Walters State also offers a comprehensive program of financial aid 

through grants, scholarships, part-time employment and loans. 

For more information about Walters State, visit the campus at 1720 Old Newport 

Highway or visit us on the web at www.ws.edu or call 865-774-5800. 

OTHER COLLEGES 

University of Tennessee at Knoxville 

865-974-1000 

www.utk.edu 

Carson-Newman College 

(Jefferson City) 865-475-9061 

www.cn.edu 

Johnson Bible College 

865-573-4517 

www.jbc.edu 

Pellissippi State 

Technical Community College 

865-694-6400 

www.pstcc.edu 

Tennessee Technology Center 

865-546-5567 

www.knoxville.tec.tn.us 


Tennessee Smokies Baseball 

The Tennessee Smokies Baseball 

Team is the Class AA Affiliate of the 

Chicago Cubs. The 2008 Season 

marks the team’s ninth year in their 

multi-use stadium, Smokies Park. 

It has 6,000 fixed seats, an outfield 

grass berm area for an additional 

2,000 fans, plus 18 luxury suites, 

two patio areas, two picnic areas 

and a children’s playground area. 

The Smokies play a 140-game full 

season schedule with 70 home 

dates. The Smokies offer fun family 

entertainment at an affordable price. 

Tickets range from $5-$10. Plus 

they offer two different programs 

for children to participate in, the 

Kids Club and the Summer Reading 

Program. The Kids Club is for fans 

12 and under. For only $15 it offers 

free grass berm admission to every 

Sunday home game plus exciting 

activities at each Kids Club Sunday. 

The members also receive a t-shirt, 

and prizes for attending games. 

The Summer Reading Program is 

for K-8th graders. It is designed 

to keep them reading through the 

summer by awarding them with 

prizes. The program has 5 different 

levels. Participants may advance to 

the next level by reading 10 more 

books. At each level achieved the 

child receives a prize plus two 

tickets to a Smokies game. 

a cookie cake and having the crowd 

sing “Happy Birthday”. Pre-game 

picnics for groups of 20 or more are 

also available and include group 

seating. Groups may also reserve 

space on the Suite level where 

suites for 20-40 people plus patios 

for groups of 25-75 are available. 

For more information on all the 

Smokies have to offer please call 

865-286-2300 or visit us at 

www.smokiesbaseball.com 

The Smokies can also 

accommodate groups of any size. 

For children, the Smokies can throw 

a birthday party including 10 tickets, 

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Health & Wellness 

HOSPITAL 

Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center’s new 74 acre 

campus will include a new three story Medical Center, 

the Thompson Cancer Survival Center for Outpatient 

Treatment, the new Dolly Parton Center for Women’s 

Services and the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Multi-Specialty 

Professional Office Building. 

These state-of-the-art facilities will provide patients, 

families and visitors excellent care and spectacular views 

of the Great Smoky Mountains. Part of the new campus 

will include an emergency department large enough to 

accommodate 42,000 patients a year; triple the size of 

the current facility. A new Intensive Care Unit and Step- 

Down unit for patients no longer requiring intensive care 

services but who continue to need close observation will 

also be included in the new hospital complex as will the 

Dolly Parton Family Birthing Unit, with a special C-Section 

suite, a new surgery department, enhanced technology 

and efficiently designed facilities such as a new imaging 

department and laboratory. In addition, the dietary services 

will be expanded to offer more options and extended hours 

of service in a beautiful dining atmosphere and wireless 

access will be available for visitors in comfortable family 

rest areas. 

Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center’s new cancer center 

will house some of the highest levels of cancer diagnostics 

and treatments combined with nationally recognized care 

through the hospital’s affiliation with MD Anderson. These 

additions will provide convenient access to cancer care in 

our community. This new medical complex will help provide 

the technology to support a loyal and growing medical staff 

and attract new physicians who want to live and work in 

this beautiful community. 

Fort Sanders Sevier’s vision is to create a great place for 

people to work, physicians to practice and patients to 

receive excellent care. 


Business & Industry 

TOURISM IN SEVIERVILLE 

Sevierville prides itself on a wide variety of business and employment opportunities for our residents, from industry to 

education. But it is tourism that provides the backbone for Sevierville and Sevier County’s growing economies. With more 

than 13,000,000 annual overnight visitors, Sevier County generates nearly $1.5 billion in domestic travel expenditures, 

pays out $353 million in payroll and employs more than 18,400 people each year. That’s why tourism is big business. 

But tourism is more than an economic driver for our county, it is also a large part of what makes this such a special place 

to live. Having America’s most visited national park in our backyard provides ample opportunities to spend time in nature 

while the theme parks and attractions all around us also provide nice diversions and the shopping is second to none. 

Sevierville’s city leadership realizes the value of tourism for our residents and works to bring new development to the area 

which will enhance the quality of life for everyone. Because Sevierville is a city of approximately 17,500 residents and 

annually supports more than 700 times that many visitors, we must maintain a much larger infrastructure system than the 

norm for a city our size. Out city’s needs included new roads and new water and sewer lines. Sevierville sought a way to 

meet those needs and provide positive economic impact. They found the answer in an events center. 

In 2003, Sevierville began the process of building an events center with the help of Tennessee’s Convention Center 

Financing Act. Through this piece of legislation, Sevierville was able to issue bonds and raise money for the construction of 

our new 240,000 square foot Sevierville Events Center as well as the construction of new roads and infrastructure. 

In fact, less than 35 cents of every dollar went towards building the events center with the rest going to infrastructure 

improvements. Those bonds are being paid back with tax revenue collected from new businesses located within the 

Central Business Improvement District-a corridor along SR 66 that expands into downtown Sevierville. 

The Sevierville Events Center serves as a catalyst for economic development and has already spurred nearly a $1 billion 

investment by private developers in Sevierville, including entertainment and lifestyle centers filled with shopping, dining, 

lodging and entertainment. In addition, the Sevierville Events Center, which has been designed for trade shows and 

competitive arts events, is booked steadily for the next 17 years. Already Sevierville hotels have seen revenue increases in 

“off season” winter months, and the trend is expected to continue. 

While Sevierville has its fair share of lodging properties, attractions and destination shopping, it has struggled to forge a 

clear identity with area visitors. Now, with new growth and expanded vacation opportunities, Sevierville is becoming an 

upscale mountain destination. With the foresight and planning of Sevierville’s leadership, our city will continue looking to 

the future. But regardless of Sevierville’s growth and change, we have always and will always maintain our hometown feel. 

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Business & Industry Continued 

NEW INDUSTRIAL OPENINGS 2004-2007 

COMPANY NAME 

NUMBER OF JOBS 

Mannon Specialty Foods 30 

Advanced Rotomolding 15 

Quality Solutions 20 

Tennessee Hardwoods 8 

Heritage Log Homes 85 

Smoky Mountain Building Products 

Under construction 

SEVIER COUNTY TOP EMPLOYERS 

COMPANY NAME PRODUCT EMPLOYEES 

Johnson Matthey Custom Catalyst 45 

Emco Williams Precast Stone 20 

Vulcan Corp Crushed Stone 23 

Southern Casting Alum. & Brass Castings 35 

MMI TruTech Heat Treating 36 

Mountain Mold & Die Tool and Die 56 

Ten-Tech, Inc Ham Radios - Heat Treating 100 

Swaggerty Sausage Breakfast sausage & 75 

meat products 

TRW Fuji Valve Engine Valves & Components 300 

Blalock Lumber Company Asphalt & Ready Mix Concrete 250 

Smoky Mountain Resorts Hotels, Motels & 300 

Convention Center 

Ft. Sanders/Sevier Medical Hospital 388 

Collier Foods Restaurants 700 

Dollywood Amusement Park 1,800 

Sevier County Schools County School System 2,237 


Eagle’s Landing 

GOLF CLUB 

Eagle’s Landing Golf Club was opened by the City of 

Sevierville in June 1994. This 18-hole Championship 

Course has quickly become recognized as one of the top 

public courses in the state, receiving a 4-star rating by 

Golf Digest, and was nominated for Golf Digest’s “Best 

Public Course” award in 1995. 

Eagle’s Landing Golf Club is currently under construction 

to add an additional 18-hole Resort Course set to open 

in late 2009. With holes on islands in the French Broad 

River, hazards throughout the course and gorgeous views 

of the Great Smoky Mountains, this new 18-hole course 

will be a “must play” for golfers. A brand new Club 

House is also set to open in 2009 and will offer golfers 

a quicker way to check in and get on the course for a 

round or two. 

The 18-hole championship style 

course at Eagle’s Landing will remain 

open throughout the construction of the 18 hole resort 

style course. 

Eagle’s Landing Golf Club has challenged some of 

the best golfers the state has to offer by hosting such 

events as: 

Knoxville Chapter PGA Championship 

Tennessee State Open Qualifying 

Tennessee Intercollegiate Championship 

Mid-South Collegiate Championship 

Home site for the Tennessee PGA’s Calloway Open 

Tennessee PGA Championship 

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park 

by Nancy Gray 

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and 

Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, bisecting the park in 

an unbroken chain that rises more than 5,000 feet for over 36 miles. The 

largest federally protected upland reserve east of the Mississippi River, the 

park encompasses over 800 square miles in the Southern Appalachian 

Mountains. Elevations in the park range from 875 to 6,643 feet. This range 

in altitude mimics the latitudinal changes experienced by driving north or 

south across the eastern United States, say from Georgia to Maine. Plants 

and animals common in the southern United States thrive in the lowlands 

of the Smokies while species common in the northern states find suitable 

habitats at the higher elevations. 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt leads dedication ceremonies for 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1940. 

The Smoky Mountains are among the oldest in the world, formed perhaps 200 - 300 million years ago. They are unique in their 

northeast to southwest orientation, which allowed species to migrate along their slopes during climatic changes such as the last 

ice age, 10,000 years ago. In fact, the glaciers of the last ice age affected the Smoky Mountains without invading them. During that 

time, glaciers scoured much of North America but did not quite reach as far south as the Smokies. Consequently, these mountains 

became a refuge for many species of plants and animals that were disrupted from their northern homes. The Smokies have been 

relatively undisturbed by glaciers or ocean inundation for over a million years, allowing species eons to diversify. Almost 95 percent 

of the park is forested, and about 25 percent of that area is old-growth forest – one of the largest blocks of deciduous, temperate, 

old-growth forest remaining in North America. 

In the Smokies, the average annual rainfall varies from approximately 55 inches in the valleys to over 85 inches on some peaks 

- more than anywhere else in the country except the Pacific Northwest. During wet years, over eight feet of rain falls in the high 

country. The relative humidity in the park during the growing season is about twice that of the Rocky Mountain region. 

All these conditions coming together - changes in altitude, moisture, temperature, and northeast-southwest orientation - create a 

range of ecosystems that support a tremendous diversity of life. This biological diversity is the hallmark of Great Smoky Mountains 

National Park. No other area of equal size in a temperate climate can match the park’s amazing diversity of plants, animals, and 

invertebrates. Over 12,000 species have been documented in the park - from the big animals like bears, deer, and elk, down to 

microscopic organisms which are still being discovered. Scientists believe an additional 90,000 species may live here. 

Some 100 species of native trees find homes in the Smokies, more than in any other North American national park. Over 1,600 

additional flowering plant species have been identified in the park. The park is the center of diversity for lungless salamanders. 

There are at least 30 different species of salamanders, giving the Smokies the distinction of having the most diverse population 

anywhere in the world. 

The park is also home to more than 200 species of birds, 66 types of mammals, 39 varieties of reptiles, and 43 species of 

amphibians. 2,115 miles of streams in the park protect one of the last wild trout habitats in the eastern United States, Southern 

Appalachian brook trout, as well as 50 other native fish species. Mollusks, millipedes, and mushrooms reach record diversity here. 

Approximately 1,600 black bears live in the park, which equals a population density of approximately two bears per square mile. 

Culturally, the mountains have had a long human history spanning thousands of years - from the prehistoric Paleo Indians to 

early European settlement in the 1800s. The Park has an unequalled collection of historic structures, including large two-story 

dwellings, log buildings, churches, schoolhouses, barns and working grist mills - 78 historic structures in all, along with preserved 

scenes and landscapes characteristic of settler’s lives in the Smokies. In addition, the park contains over 200 cemeteries, from 

large fenced areas with hundreds of graves in known marked cemeteries to more remote locations with just a handful of graves or 

even just one. 

The park is a Mecca for hikers, nature lovers, and sight-seers of all kinds. Hands-on exploration and recreational opportunities 

abound in the Smokies for visitors to discover the wonders of this park and to enjoy the scenic splendor. Whether you delight in 

the challenge of a strenuous hike to the crest of a mountain or prefer to sit quietly and watch the sun set, Great Smoky Mountains 

National Park is the place of activity and relaxation. Auto touring, bicycling, fishing, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, waterfalls, 

historic buildings, mountain streams, wildlife viewing, workshops and classes, family-friendly ranger-led programs and other 

educational experiences await visitors. 

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Festivals & Events 

Festivals and Events are a major part of life in Sevierville and 

Sevier County. Each year, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, 

and Pittman Center celebrate well over 100 festivals or special 

events, from large scale street festivals lasting multiple days to an 

Easter bunny appearance at a local mall. 

Sevierville’s largest 

weekend event, Bloomin’ 

BBQ & Bluegrass, is held 

the third weekend in 

May each year and, like 

many events in our area, 

requires no admission 

fee. This Tennessee 

State BBQ Championship 

hosts over 50 cook teams from around the United States and 

offers event goers free bluegrass concerts, games for the kids 

and lots of delicious food. The Mountain Soul Vocal Competition, 

honoring the songwriting of Dolly Parton, is also held during this 

festival. This unique vocal competition is the only one of its kind 

that event organizers know of because it requires contestants to 

sing one of the 3,000+ songs written by Sevierville native Dolly 

Parton in the style of his or her own choosing. This can mean 

you’ll hear a rousing rock and roll rendition of “Bargain Store” or 

even a smooth jazz version of “Jolene.” But one song you won’t 

hear is “I Will Always Love You.” After half the contestants in the 

first Mountain Soul Vocal Competition (2005) sang the popular 

song, organizers “outlawed” it to force contestants to dig deeper 

into Dolly’s massive catalogue of songs. www.BloominBBQ.com 

Harvest Fest (Sept.-Oct.) 

celebrates Appalachian 

heritage and the harvest 

with several exciting 

events, many of which 

focus on traditional arts 

and crafts, bluegrass 

music and storytelling. 

This is also the time 

when the diverse 

deciduous forests of the Great 

Smoky Mountains develop rich red and golden leaf hues and 

millions of visitors flock to see the natural beauty. Harvest Fest 

only helps increase the visual interest as area businesses are 

encouraged to decorate with pumpkins, hay bales, scarecrows 

and more. 

Winterfest (Nov.-Feb.) is a 

visitor and local favorite, 

with millions of twinkling 

lights lining the Parkway 

throughout Sevierville, 

Pigeon Forge, and 

Gatlinburg. Sevierville is 

the first city to “flip the 

switch” on its lights during 

the annual Winterfest 

Kick-Off event. This family-friendly event is geared towards 

our local residents, but everyone is welcome to attend. Local 

dance troupes and vocal groups perform on stage while area 

businesses offer up free gifts and free food for festival attendees. 

City services, including fire and police, offer fun community 

outreach programs during the event and there’s always a special 

surprise at evening’s end - everything from snow falling gently to 

the ground to the SWAT team arresting “The Grinch” for stealing 

Christmas - followed by an annual fireworks display as the 

Winterfest lights blink on for the first time all season. 

Sevierville’s Christmas 

Parade is another area 

tradition, stretching back 

nearly 50 years. Residents 

and visitors alike line 

up early in downtown 

Sevierville to watch this 

fun parade, traditionally 

held on the first Saturday 

of December. Maybe it’s 

the twinkle in Santa’s eye or the sweet taste 

of candy canes passed out by “Parade Elves”, but people who 

witness Sevierville’s Christmas Parade say it reminds them of a 

real hometown event-amply peppered with beauty queens, baton 

twirlers, marching bands and classic cars. Maybe that’s because 

it truly is a hometown event, and one we’re proud to share with you. 

Springfest (March - June) Harvest Fest (September - October) 

Winterfest (November - February) 

For more information about Sevierville events, visit us online at 

www.VisitSevierville.com 

Get Involved! 

Volunteering for special events is easy-and the help will be 

appreciated. Event organizers often need help with everything 

from parking cars to greeting festival attendees. For more 

information about volunteering for events in Sevierville, contact 

the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce at (865) 453-6411. 


Sevierville History 

THEN & NOW 

Founded in 1795, and incorporated in 1901, Sevierville (Severe 

ville) is Sevier County’s business activity hub and county 

seat. Named for John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee, 

Sevierville is also the oldest and largest of Sevier County’s 

four cities (Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Pittman 

Center). 

As the eighth oldest town in the state of Tennessee, Sevierville 

is brimming with history and local iconic structures. One of 

the most recognizable buildings in all of Sevier County is 

the courthouse. The fifth Sevier County Courthouse (the first 

four burned mysteriously), is the current one in operation. 

Designed by the McDonald brothers as an example of the 

Beaux-Arts classical style and utilizing bricks manufactured 

by African-American mason and Sevierville resident, Isaac 

Dockery, the Sevier County Courthouse cost a grand total of 

$21,041.93 when it was completed in 1896. The courthouse 

rises 130 feet above the surrounding city of Sevierville and 

contains a traditional four-sided Seth Thomas clock set into 

its elegant tower. Even after a remodeling in 1970 and an 

expansion in the 1980s, the Sevier County Courthouse still 

maintains its graceful appearance in the heart of Sevierville. 

The lawn of the Sevier County Courthouse is a historic spot as 

well, with many notable local political activities and traditional 

events taking place there. But the lawn is also a place of honor 

for Sevierville and Sevier County’s most notable citizens. 

Three monuments stand on the lawn honoring veterans and 

police. Perhaps the most recognizable monument is the statue 

of hometown girl, Dolly Parton. Her bronze statue, which was 

sculpted by local artist Jim Gray and unveiled by Ms. Parton 

herself on May 2, 1987, is a popular spot for photos. Dolly 

even proclaimed the dedication of the statue as her proudest 

moment in a recent CMT special. 

streets. Hungry visitors will find cafés and restaurants along 

the hometown streets. For those seeking information on the 

past, the Sevier County Heritage Museum is just a block from 

the square in the old Sevierville Post Office and guides visitors 

through Sevier County’s past – from the Eastern Woodland 

Indians to Scotch-Irish mountain settlers and on. 

Currently, area visitors may drive or hop aboard the Sevierville 

Fun Time Trolley (north route) to reach downtown Sevierville. 

Historic Downtown Sevierville is soon set to undergo 

renovations, including widening the sidewalks, placing utilities 

underground and adding parking. All of these improvements 

are intended to make the downtown area even more 

pedestrian and visitor friendly. 

A Sevierville By Any Other Name… 

Sevierville (Severe ville) is named for John Sevier, one of 

the leading figures in the history of Tennessee. Sevier was 

a frontiersman, soldier, war hero and politician who served 

under George Washington in the American Revolution and 

distinguished himself at the battle of King’s Mountain. 

In 1874, he became the first governor of the State of Franklin, 

a new state that had been carved out of the land around 

Watauga, an area now located on the border of Tennessee 

and North Carolina. Later, Franklin became part of North 

But Sevierville’s downtown is not simply statues, monuments 

and historic buildings. Life and business are bustling there 

and many visitors stroll through the streets to visit the quaint 

galleries, shops and specialty stores lining the downtown 

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Carolina and John Sevier was accused of treason for resisting 

the annexation. 

When the State of Tennessee was formed in 1796, Sevier 

became its first governor, serving from 1796 until 1801 and 

again from 1803 until 1809. Sevier later served as a state 

senator from 1809 until 1811 and was a member of the US 

House of Representatives in 1811. 

Nicknamed “Nolichucky Jack” for his exploits along the 

Nolichucky River, Sevier died in Georgia during a boundary 

negotiation with Creek Indians in 1815. 

Evidence Of The Rural Life Abounds In The Architecture 

Many cantilever barns, dominant during the 19th and 20th 

century in Sevier County, are still standing. In the typical 

cantilever barn, the wings acted as an umbrella to the log 

cribs below them. 

The Harrisburg Covered Bridge is another structure of 

historical interest in Sevier County because it is one of 

only twelve remaining covered bridges in East and Middle 

Tennessee. It is 83 feet long and sits on a limestone 

foundation. This bridge is a popular photo stop for many 

interested in history. 

A River Runs Through It 

While the Pigeon River provided essential transportation for 

agriculture and commerce, it was also the cause of many 

floods occurring off its banks. The earliest recorded flood was 

in 1875 when the river measured 19.5 feet. Floods as recently 

as 1963 have left Sevierville as a declared disaster area by the 

Small Business Administration. In 1966, the Tennessee Valley 

Authority (TVA) began a flood protection program which was 

completed in 1967 in which work was done on the west prong 

of the Little Pigeon River thereby preventing further flooding. 

Since the completion of that project, there have been no 

further floods in Sevierville. 

Mountain Music 

Sevierville is in the heart of the country that birthed what 

was once called Hillbilly music. But now, many authorities 

consider the songs of the southern mountaineers to be 

the only true folk music ever produced by the European 

immigrants to America and they hearken back to the British 

ballads of the 18th century pioneers. 

English Musicologist Cecil Sharp said in Smoky Mountain 

Country by North Callahan that he was tremendously taken 

with the [Southern Mountaineers] themselves, their strong 

character, their individuality, the isolation and its affects upon 

them and their music. The mountain people were sheltered by 

rugged mountains from the rest of the world and by this very 

condition, he concluded, they had retained in all its purity the 

most lyrical folk music in the world. 

Even today, music inspired by the Smoky Mountains is 

recognized the world over. The most prolific and well known 

musician to come from Sevierville is country music legend 

and philanthropist Dolly Parton. One of twelve children born 

in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, Dolly has remained faithful to her 

mountain roots, even as her international fame continued to 

grow. After opening her Dollywood theme park, which helps 

preserve mountain music and crafts while creating jobs for 

area residents, she also began the Dollywood Foundation, 

which funds many charities in the region, and the Imagination 

Library which provides free books to kids in many parts of the 

US, Canada and the UK from birth until Kindergarten. 

Electricity For All 

In 1942, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) relocated 525 

families who lived near the banks of the French Broad River 

in northeastern Sevier County in order to build Douglas Dam. 

The $41.8 million dam flooded over 33,000 acres of farmland 

on the William Trotter farm and destroyed the old James 

Trotter House, but it brought electricity to East Tennessee and 

provided energy for the war effort, especially in Alcoa where 

sheet metal was produced for the war’s fighter planes. 

Although Douglas Dam was constructed primarily to produce 

electricity, it was also conceived as a flood control device 

and recreational area and it was instrumental in changing the 

economic fortune of Sevier County. 

Douglas Dam was designed by architect Roland A. Wank 

and was the largest construction project in Sevier County. 

Although its architecture contrasts sharply with the 

traditional rural architecture of Tennessee, this and 16 other 

dams designed by Wank are considered masterpieces of 

architecture and engineering. 


Retiring to Sevierville 

SEVIERVILLE / SMOKY MOUNTAINS 

Tennessee provides the backdrop for the good life! 

Whatever your interests or hobbies, Tennessee is home to 

urban places and wide-open spaces, with lots of scenic 

room to roam. Tennessee’s lakes, rivers and parks provide 

the perfect setting for outdoor activities. The fine arts thrive 

alongside regional crafts and sports share the spotlight 

with great musical attractions. Move to Tennessee…enjoy 

the good life…where the quality of life is high and the cost 

of living low. 

Since 1995 Tennessee has seen a 27% increase in out-ofstaters 

moving here to retire. Among the 17 states in the 

South, Tennessee ranks sixth in importing retirees. 

With golf courses, shopping, hiking, fishing, world-class 

attractions and the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville and 

Sevier County are great places to retire in Tennessee. 

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Dolly Parton 

Sevierville is well known for many things. It is the 

shopping capital of East Tennessee, it borders the most 

visited National Park in the United States (Great Smoky 

Mountains), it is home to many theaters, attractions and 

restaurants and it is quickly becoming known as a tourist 

destination in its own right. 

While Sevierville is known for all these things, it is also 

known as the hometown of singer, songwriter and 

entertainer, Dolly Parton. Dolly grew up in nearby Locust 

Ridge, the fourth of 12 siblings. Dolly knew at a young age 

that she wanted to sing and entertain for a living. By the 

age of 6, she was singing live at WIVK radio station 

in nearby Knoxville, Tennessee. 

She was also making weekly 

appearances at Cas Walker’s 

Grocery Store, which still stands 

today and now houses Goodwill 

Industries on the Parkway in 

Sevierville. Dolly attended 

Sevier County High School 

where she played drums 

in the marching band. 

After graduation in 

1964, Dolly packed 

up her hopes 

and dreams 

and moved 

to Nashville to 

pursue a career 

in the music 

business. 

Today Dolly has 

written more than 

3,000 songs – many 

of them number one 

hits. Dolly has 25 No. 1 country singles, 55 top 10 country 

hits, 8 top 40 pop hits, 26 gold and platinum record 

awards, 7 Grammy Awards (and 44 nominations), 11 CMA 

Awards, 2 Oscar Nominations (Best Song), 5 Golden Globe 

nominations (3 for acting), an Emmy nomination and more 

than 100 million records sold. 

In 1986 Dolly wanted to do something for the folks in her 

Tennessee Mountain home. Partnering with Herschend 

Family Entertainment, Dolly opened her Dollywood family 

theme park in nearby Pigeon Forge, TN. This 150-acre 

park has continued to grow and add new rides, shows, 

restaurants and festivals in the past 22 years. In 2001, 

Dolly opened Dollywood’s Splash Country to “splashing” 

reviews. This 35-acre park is filled with slides, a lazy river 

and wavepool and is open May through September each 

year. Dolly also opened her Dixie Stampede Dinner Show 

in 1988 in Pigeon Forge, with additional venues in Myrtle 

Beach, SC, and Branson, MO. This friendly rivalry between 

the North and South features 32 magnificent horses 

along with ostriches, pigs, and a herd of authentic Texas 

longhorns. Guests also are treated to a fabulous fourcourse 

feast. 

In 1996, Dolly Parton launched an exciting new effort to 

benefit the children of her home county in east Tennessee. 

Dolly wanted to foster a love of reading among her county’s 

preschool children and their families. She wanted children 

to be excited about books and to feel the magic that books 

can create. Moreover, she could insure that every child 

would have books, regardless of their family’s income. With 

the introduction of Dolly’s Imagination Library, she mailed 

a brand new, age-appropriate book each month to every 

child under the age of five in Sevier County. With the arrival 

of every child’s first book, the classic The Little Engine That 

Could TM , every child could experience the joy of finding 

their very own book in their mailbox. By the time each 


participating child entered kindergarten, he or she had a 

60-volume library of books. The last book of the collection, 

Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come, prepared them for 

school. 

Needless to say, the program has been a success. So 

much so that many other communities clamored to provide 

the Imagination Library to their children. Dolly thought long 

and hard about it and decided to help develop a way for 

other communities to participate. With Penguin Group USA 

as the exclusive publisher for the Imagination Library, the 

program is now replicated in 700 communities in 43 states 

as well as Canada and England. 

Dolly has also been a major supporter of the healthcare in 

Sevier County. She is the honorary chairperson of The Dr. 

Robert F. Thomas Foundation, named for the doctor who 

delivered Dolly and helped establish adequate healthcare 

facilities in Sevier County. 

Appreciation for Dolly can be seen throughout Sevierville 

and Sevier County. Dolly Parton Parkway is a major 

thoroughfare in Sevierville and one of the most beloved 

statues in Sevierville is the statue of Dolly Parton on the 

courthouse lawn. The statue, sculpted by local artist 

Jim Gray and unveiled by Dolly herself on May 2, 1987, 

features a young Dolly barefoot, and strumming a guitar. 

Dolly proclaimed the dedication of the statue as her 

proudest moment in a recent CMT Special. In April of each 

year, nearby Pigeon Forge holds the Annual Homecoming 

Parade in Dolly’s honor. In May of each year at the Annual 

Bloomin’ BBQ and Bluegrass Festival, contestants perform 

one of the 3,000 songs Dolly has written to pay tribute to 

our hometown legend. 

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Moving 

Checklist 

Arrange to transfer school records. 

Obtain and fill out post office change-ofaddress 

cards. 

Make arrangements for storage if 

necessary. 

Ask your doctor or health plan provider for 

referrals, and obtain all medical records. 

Obtain packing materials and start 

packing items you won’t need until 

after you arrive at your new house or 

apartment. 

Prepare auto registration for transfer (if 

moving from another state). 

Notify any creditors of your move. 

Transfer your bank accounts. 

Defrost refrigerator and freezer, propping 

doors open. 

Disconnect and prepare major appliances 

for move. 

Set aside anything that will travel in your 

car so it will not be loaded on the truck. 

Pack a box of items that will be needed 

first at the new house or apartment. 


Did You Know? 

SEVIERVILLE IS HOME TO… 

*Tennessee’s Official Repository and Archive for Aviation History and the Official 

Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame - Tennessee Museum of Aviation 

*The largest known wall of rare cave onyx - Forbidden Caverns 

*The largest authentic outlet mall in Tennessee - Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet 

Center 

*The scrapbook store with the largest inventory in the nation - Your Scrapbook 

Superstore 

*Musical Superstar Dolly Parton - Dolly Parton Statue on the Courthouse Lawn 

*Only vocal competition honoring the songwriting of Dolly Parton - Mountain Soul 

Vocal Competition - Held each May at the Bloomin’, Barbeque & Bluegrass 

Festival 

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING… 

*Aviation legend Edward C. Huffaker - whose research on soaring flight made the 

Wright brother’s flight possible - was born in Sevier County 

*The Battle of Boyd’s Creek, fought in Sevierville, was the only official 

Revolutionary War battle fought in Tennessee. 

*Sevierville (pronounced Severe-ville) is named for Tennessee’s first governor, John 

Sevier. Learn more about him at the Sevier County Heritage Museum. 

DRIVING AROUND… 

*Sevierville is only minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 

America’s most visited National Park and the only one that is absolutely FREE to 

enter. 

*Sevierville is perfect for family vacations via car…Sevierville is only a day’s drive 

away from over one-half the U.S. population. 

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Our Hometown In The Smokies! - Sevierville Chamber of Commerce

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