Letter from the Chief Executive Officer <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> <strong>Sevierville</strong>, Tennessee is many things to many people. To some, <strong>Sevierville</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> to promote <strong>Sevierville</strong> to visitors and businesses, we are always mindful that first and foremost, <strong>Sevierville</strong> is our hometown and we want to welcome you. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> is a diverse group <strong>of</strong> individuals and businesses led by a board <strong>of</strong> directors that set our policies and oversee the actions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong>. <strong>The</strong>se individuals and businesses guide the chamber in its promotion <strong>of</strong> tourism and business development programs. For many years, tourism has been a large part <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sevierville</strong>’s economy growing and gives our residents the quality <strong>of</strong> life they deserve with the added advantage <strong>of</strong> living in a vacation destination. Brenda McCroskey Chief Executive Officer <strong>Sevierville</strong> is in an ideal location. Because we are at the base <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the top vacation activities nationwide, including Dollywood, either within a few minutes from downtown <strong>Sevierville</strong> or right within our corporate city limits. <strong>The</strong> combination <strong>of</strong> these things has helped our town draw many visitors over the years, and we project that the future will be even brighter. <strong>Sevierville</strong> is currently undergoing an exciting period <strong>of</strong> growth that will bring many new attractions, outdoor adventures, shopping opportunities, entertainment venues, restaurants, and lodging properties to our city. <strong>The</strong>se new beacons for tourism will complement <strong>Sevierville</strong>’s existing activities and attractions and help draw new visitors to the area. To help bring new visitors here, the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> promotes our city with <strong>In</strong>ternet, television, radio and print advertising as well as our <strong>of</strong>ficial tourism website www.Visit<strong>Sevierville</strong>.com. <strong>The</strong> resulting vacation inquiries are fulfilled with publications such as the <strong>Sevierville</strong> Vacation Planner, <strong>Sevierville</strong> Group Tour Planner, Smoky Mountains Wedding Planner and <strong>Sevierville</strong> Coupon Book. <strong>In</strong> addition to promoting all <strong>Sevierville</strong> has to see and do, the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> also organizes and promotes several events throughout the year including Springfest, Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass, Harvest Fest, <strong>Sevierville</strong>’s Winterfest Kick-<strong>of</strong>f Music, Lights & Magic and the <strong>Sevierville</strong> Christmas Parade. Because <strong>of</strong> the business and economic growth in <strong>Sevierville</strong>, it seems like everyone is working longer and harder these days to keep their businesses running smoothly. Many longtime residents remember the days <strong>of</strong> an “<strong>of</strong>f 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 <strong>of</strong> a year-round destination and our businesses and residents are happy to see the continued positive growth. Just like our businesses, the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> must work day in and day out to meet business needs and help our economy grow. Businesses that join the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> find an excellent value in membership, which <strong>of</strong>fers advertising, marketing, educational and networking opportunities. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>, sometimes lovingly called “ridiculously active” by our membership, hosts monthly C<strong>of</strong>fee Talk and Business After or During Hours networking events as well as an annual educational series, the <strong>Chamber</strong> Membership Breakfast and the Annual <strong>Chamber</strong> Banquet. While the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> provides excellent benefits to business members, there are also many ways for business members to help us. Since the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the largest governing bodies in our community, <strong>Chamber</strong> members have the opportunity to actively participate in the growth and prosperity <strong>of</strong> our area by serving on one <strong>of</strong> our committees, including Beautification, Education, Marketing and Membership. We hope that you enjoy life in <strong>Sevierville</strong>. As you settle in, it is important to remember that the people who live and work here are responsible for making <strong>Sevierville</strong> a wonderful place to reside and a destination millions <strong>of</strong> people want to visit. It is those same people who make up the caring board, membership and staff <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. This action-oriented organization has been designed by our community to meet its needs. Simply put, the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> is people working together to make their community the best place to live and work. For more information on <strong>Sevierville</strong> and the surrounding area or to become a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, 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 <strong>Sevierville</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> 2 WWW.VISITSEVIERVILLE.COM 888-738-4378
Contents 4 5 WELCOME TO SEVIERVILLE INNOVATIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT 17 32 38 6 7 11 13 15 17 18 19 21 22 26 27 28 31 32 33 35 37 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 38 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 39 SEVIERVILLE HISTORY 41 RETIRING TO SEVIERVILLE Front cover photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> “Reasons to Remember” the Robert A. Tino Gallery Cover image courtesy <strong>of</strong> the Robert A. Tino Gallery 42 42 DOLLY PARTON SEVIERVILLE, TN 3
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