Our Hometown In The Smokies! - Sevierville Chamber of Commerce

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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. 40 WWW.VISITSEVIERVILLE.COM 888-738-4378
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. SEVIERVILLE, TN 41
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Page 5: Contents 4 5 WELCOME TO SEVIERVILLE
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Page 10: Garbage Collection CITY LIMITS OF S
Page 13 and 14: Government Licenses & Registration
Page 15 and 16: Police Sevierville Police Departmen
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Page 19 and 20: Post Office There are post offices
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Page 33 and 34: Tennessee Smokies Baseball The Tenn
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