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 1-888SMOKY 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
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Contents
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WELCOME TO SEVIERVILLE
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INNOVATIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT
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AREA STATISTICS
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UTILITIES & SERVICES
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GOVERNMENT
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POLICE
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FIRE
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POST OFFICE & TROLLEY
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CHURCHES
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LIBRARY
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CIVIC CENTER
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PARKS & RECREATION
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GENERAL TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
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ROAD RULES
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EDUCATION
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TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
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HOSPITAL
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
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EAGLE’S LANDING GOLF CLUB
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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
NATIONAL PARK
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS
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SEVIERVILLE HISTORY
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RETIRING TO SEVIERVILLE
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DOLLY PARTON
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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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Sevierville, Sevier County and the Great Smoky Mountains are an extremely
Where can I take my recyclables?
popular vacation destination visited by close to 13,000,000 guests each year.
In Sevierville:
We strive to maintain a pleasant environment for each of those guests and
Sevierville Public Works Dept.
our residents by properly managing the 127,000 tons of solid waste produced
310 Robert Henderson Road
each year.
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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 Sevierville Municipal Complex
200 Gary Wade Blvd
in the world in 1992. This facility is operated by Sevier Solid Waste, which also
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operates recycling programs to turn wood waste into mulch as well as recycle
metal, cardboard, tires, used motor oil and newspapers.
In Gatlinburg:
Gatlinburg Service Center Garage
In order to maximize effectiveness and make the greatest reduction in waste,
948 Newman Road
Sevier Solid Waste focuses on composting and recycling organics, because
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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
Gatlinburg Community Center
introduced a pilot program for glass and plastic recycling, because those items
156 Proffitt Road
only make up 13 percent of the overall waste stream in the county. By focusing
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on the largest waste stream (organics) and gradually introducing other recycling
programs, Sevier County is proud to have waste reduction numbers that are
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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Beyond the awards and designations,
Sevierville’s cost of living and quality of life
Area Statistics
HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS TO HELP YOU SETTLE
INTO YOUR NEW HOME IN SEVIERVILLE.
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%
CLIMATE
Sevierville enjoys a great climate year round. The average high temperature
during July is 87o F while the average low is 65o F. Even during the winter
Sevierville has a very good climate for outdoor activities. The average high
temperature during January is 40o F while the average low is 25o 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.
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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.
Knoxville Utility Board
Payment Center and Hours
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.
445 S. Gay Street, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DEPOSITS
865-577-4497
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
865-524-2911
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
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-2887
www.electric.seviervilletn.org
4218 Asheville Highway, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4428 Western Avenue, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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
Telephone
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.
AT&T
Residential Service 888-757-6500
Business Service 866-620-6000
AT&T Business 800-945-6500
www.att.com
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.
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-3272
888-811-SCUD
www.scudgas.org
SEVIER COUNTY
PROPANE
705 West Main St.
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-7877
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CHARTER MEDIA TELEPHONE SERVICE
Toll-Free 888-438-2427
628 Wall St.
Sevierville, TN 37862
NUVOX
865-862-3133
1225 Weisgarber Rd. Ste. 280
Knoxville, TN 37909
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
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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
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
120 Gary Wade Blvd
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
Sevier County Courthouse
125 Court Avenue, Ste 202E
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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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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 NonTennessee 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.
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
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Sevierville Property tax rate Per $100 assessed value
Sevier County Property tax rate
Per $100 assessed value
Ratio of assessment-Residential Property
Ratio of assessment-Industrial/Commercial Property
Ratio of assessment-Personal Equipment
$0.31
$1.34
25%
40%
30%
Police
Sevierville Police Department
300 Gary Wade Blvd
Sevierville, TN 37862
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 865-4537310 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.
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.
Telephone: 865.453.4668
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
Medical 865.774.3619
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.
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Sevier County Sheriff’s Department
106 W. Bruce St.
Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
Administrative 865.774.3951
Detective 865.428.7544
Dispatch 865.428.0225
Jail Administration 865.453.0212
TIPS Line: 865.453.0312
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sevierville Fire Department / Sevier County Fire
Department
122 Prince Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
Sevierville, TN 37876
Non-Emergency 865-428-1177
English Mt. Volunteer Fire Dept.
1564 Wilhite Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
Non-Emergency 865-429-3729
Gatlinburg Fire Department
1230 E Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Non-Emergency 865-436-5112
Northview Volunteer Fire Department
Po Box 4
Kodak, TN 37764
Non-Emergency 865-933-9564
Pigeon Forge Fire Department
225 Pine Mountain Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
Non-Emergency 865-429-7381
Pittman Center Community Volunteer Fire Department
Po Box 652
Gatlinburg, TN 37876
Non-Emergency 865-436-9684
Sevierville Fire Department
122 Prince St
Sevierville, TN 37862
Non-Emergency 865-453-9276
Seymour Volunteer Fire Department
101 Ford Hill Ln
Seymour, TN 37865-0911
Non-Emergency 865-573-7475
Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department
2828 Goose Gap Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
Non-Emergency 865-429-8258
Wears Valley Volunteer Fire Department
3339 Mattox Cemetery Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
Non-Emergency 865-428-4232
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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.
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
Sevierville, TN 37862
800-ASK-USPS
Business Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Saturday
9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.
Business Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Saturday
9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
POST OFFICE SEYMOUR
10615 Chapman Highway
Seymour, TN 37865
800-ASK-USPS
POST OFFICE
PIGEON FORGE
3235 Rena Street
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
800-ASK-USPS
Business Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Saturday
9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Business Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Saturday
10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
POST OFFICE KODAK
2849 Winfield Dunn Parkway
Kodak, TN 37764
800-ASK-USPS
POST OFFICE
GATLINBURG
1216 East Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
800-ASK-USPS
Business Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Saturday
8:00a.m. to 10:00a.m.
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
Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Mall
NASCAR SpeedPark
Wal-Mart
Sleep Inn
River Place Shopping Center-Belk, TJ MAXX, and Outback Steakhouse
Sevier County Courthouse
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
Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Mall
NASCAR SpeedPark
The trolley fare is $0.50 per person
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Ch urches
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, ChristianIndependent, 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, SeventhDay Adventist, and Pentecostal. Please check the local
telephone book to get the telephone number of your
favorite place to worship.
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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
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.
865-908-7988
Sevier County Public Library Seymour Branch
Open Monday - Saturday
Monday & Thursday
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.
865-573-0728
Sevier County Public Library Kodak Branch
Open Monday - Saturday
Monday & Thursday
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
Preschool Story Time
Monday at 11:00 a.m.
Kodak Branch
Preschool Story Time
Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Lap-Sit Story Time Program
Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
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
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Birth - Age 18 - June thru August
Scheduled on same day as Preschool Story Time Programs
at each branch
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & OUTREACH
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
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.
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,
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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.
Sevierville Civic Center
200 Gary Wade Blvd
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
• Business Meetings
• Banquets
• Class Reunions
• Weddings
• Trade Shows
• Receptions
• 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
Spares & Strikes Café featuring a variety of food
Athletic Leagues - volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball and softball
* Community Center Fees Listed on Page 24
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
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SEVIERVILLE CITY PARK
Location:
1005 Park Rd., Sevierville, TN 37862
Programs / Activities Offered:
• 2 Picnic Shelters - Capacity of 50 people; grills provided, no electricity or water (advanced scheduling required)
• 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 Kick-
off, etc.)
Family Aquatics Center
OTHER PARKS & FACILITIES
The Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation is
NORTHVIEW OPTIMIST PARK
Located at 319 W. Dumplin Valley Rd., Kodak, TN 37764
Picnic Shelter - Capacity of: 50 people; grill provided, no
electricity or water (advanced scheduling required)
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
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
Daily
$2.00
4 Months
$35.00
Year
$70.00
Booklet/25 visits
$25.00
Spectator
$1.25
Group
$1.25
Water Exercise*
$0.60
Swim Lessons**
$3.50
Adult
$2.50
$45.00
$90.00
$35.00
$1.25
$1.85
$0.60
$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.
Child/Senior Adult
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
Equipment: Basketballs, volleyballs
Child/Senior
Yearly
$3.00
Adult
$3.00
Bowling Center: 10 Lanes
Child/Senior
Open Play before 5pm $2.35
Open Play after 5pm
$2.75
Adult
$2.65
$2.95
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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
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
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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
Sevier County
Agriculture Extension Office
865-453-3695
http://sevier.tennessee.edu/
Ambulance Service
865-453-3248
www.seviercountytn.org
Attorney General
865-429-7021
www.seviercountytn.org
Chancery Court
865-453-3268
www.seviercountytn.org
Circuit Court Clerk
865-453-5536
www.seviercountytn.org
Addressing & Mapping
865-428-0310
County Clerk
Marriage License
Motor Vehicle
Hunting & Fishing License
865-453-5502
www.seviercountytn.org
Fort Sander Sevier Medical
Center Emergency Room
865-429-6100
www.fssevier.com
Election Commission
865-453-6985
www.seviercounty
election.com
Employment Office
865-429-7001
Health Department
865-453-1032
www.seviercountytn.org
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
865-436-5615
www.nps.gov/grsm
Highway Department
865-453-3452
www.seviercountytn.org
Call Before You Dig
800-351-1111
Sevier County Electric
System
865-453-2887
www.electric.seviervilletn.org
Sevier County Utility District
www.scudgas.org
Social Services Help
211
www.211.org
United Way
Business Line
865-453-4261
www.uwosc.org
Property Assessor
865-453-3242
www.seviercountytn.org
Sevier County Public Library
865-453-3532
www.sevierlibrary.org
Public Works
Bryon Fortner, Director
865-429-4567
Schools
865-453-4671
www.sevier.org
Water
Steve Flynn, Director
865-453-5522
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
Rescue Squad
Non-Emergency
865-453-4809
www.seviercountytn.org
Parks & Recreation
Civic Center &
Community Center
Bob Parker, Director
865-453-5441
Rescue Squad
Emergency
865-453-5312
Planning & Development
Jim Bryant, Director
865-453-5504
Sevier County Mayor
865-453-6136
www.seviercountytn.org
Police Department
Don Myers, Police Chief
865-453-5506
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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
207 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243
800-449-8366, ext 1-5481
rep.joe.mccord@legislature.
state.tn.us
State Rep.
Richard Montgomery
207 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243
800-449-8366, ext 1-5981
rep.richard.montgomery@
legislature.state.tn.us
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
improvements is planned over the
is available from the Sevierville
traffic flow throughout the city
next five years for Sevierville.
Chamber of Commerce, Pigeon
with less stopping along the way.
Another important thing to note is
Forge Department of Tourism or
An additional $81 million in road
the way Sevierville’s traffic lights
Gatlinburg Department of Tourism,
are numbered. Our traffic lights are
will provide you a birds-eye-view of
numbered 13.2, 14.7, etc. to denote
the roads and help you plan your
the distance from that particular
trip. At only $2 each, get one for
point to the Great Smoky Mountains
each of your cars. Trust us, you’ll be
National Park entrance.
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.
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
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REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
Age of Child
2-3 months
4-5 months
6-11 months
12-15 months
12-18 months
4-6 years
Number of Doses Required
1 DTP/DtaP/DT,1 Polio,
1Hib
2 DTP/DtaP/DT,2 Polio,
2 Hib
3DTP/DtaP/DT,2 Polio,
3 Hib
4 Hib, and 1 MMR given on or after the first birthday
4DTP/DtaP/DT,3 Polio, and 1 Varicella
4 or more DTP/DtaP/DT,
4 Polio, 4 Hib, 1 Varicella, and 2 MMR given on or after the first birthday
The Sevier County School District
comprises approximately 592.29
square miles. Student population14,441 as of November 2007.
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
School Listing
SEVIER COUNTY SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS K-8
Boyd’s Creek Elementary
Enrollment - 559
1729 Indian Warpath Drive
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-774-8285
www.bc.sevier.org
Catons Chapel Elementary
Enrollment - 417
3135 Catons Chapel Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-453-2132
www.cc.sevier.org
Jones Cove Elementary
Enrollment - 192
4554 Jones Cove Road
Cosby, TN 37722
865-453-9325
www.jc.sevier.org
New Center Elementary
Enrollment - 888
2701 Old Newport Highway
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-453-2123
www.nc.sevier.org
Pi Beta Phi Elementary
Enrollment - 537
125 Cherokee Orchard Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5076
www.pbp.sevier.org
Pittman Center Elementary
Enrollment - 208
2851 Webb Creek Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-436-4515
www.pc.sevier.org
Sevierville Primary (K-2)
Enrollment - 737
1146 Blanton Drive
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-2824
www.sps.sevier.org
Seymour Primary (K-2)
Enrollment - 670
717 Boyds Creek Road
Seymour, TN 37865
865-577-5970
www.syp.sevier.org
SCHOOLS INTERMEDIATE
Sevierville Intermediate (3-5)
Enrollment - 730
416 High Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-428-8925
www.sis.sevier.org
Seymour Intermediate (3-5)
Enrollment - 725
212 North Pitner Road
Seymour, TN 37865
865-609-0030
www.syi.sevier.org
SCHOOLS MIDDLE
Northview Middle (5-8)
Enrollment - 534
3295 Douglas Dam Road
Kodak, TN 37764
865-933-7985
www.nvm.sevier.org
Wearwood Elementary
Enrollment - 225
3150 Wearwood Drive
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-2252
www.wearwood.org
SCHOOLS - PRIMARY
Northview Elementary (K-4)
Enrollment - 665
3293 Douglas Dam Road
Kodak, TN 37764
865-933-2415
www.nv.sevier.org
Pigeon Forge Primary (K-4)
Enrollment - 624
1766 Waldens Creek
Pigeon Forge, TN 37876
865-428-3016
www.pfp.sevier.org
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School Listing
CONTINUED
Pigeon Forge Middle (5-8)
Enrollment - 583
300 Wears Valley Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865-453-2401
www.pfmstigers.com
Sevierville Middle (5-8)
Enrollment - 737
520 High Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-0311
www.sms.sevier.org
Seymour Middle (6-8)
Enrollment - 534
737 Boyds Creek Highway
Seymour, TN 37865
865-579-0730
www.seymourmiddle.org
SCHOOLS HIGH
Gatlinburg-Pittman High (9-12)
Enrollment - 611
150 Proffitt Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5637
www.gp.sevier.org
Pigeon Forge High (9-12)
Enrollment - 776
414 Tiger Drive
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865-774-5790
www.pfhs.net
Sevier County High (9-12)
Enrollment - 1704
1200 Dolly Parton Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-5525
www.seviercountybears.com
Seymour High (9-12)
Enrollment - 1106
732 Boyds Creek Road
Seymour, TN 37865
865-577-7040
www.seymourhs.com
SCHOOLS SPECIALTY
Gary Hardin Alternative Learning Center
2540 Boyds Creek Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-8338
Parkway Academy
300 Cedar Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-429-3908
Trula Lawson Early Childhood Learning
Center
550 East Gate Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
www.slc.sevier.org/tlc
Adult Education
300 Cedar Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
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
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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
they offer two different programs
a cookie cake and having the crowd
dates. The Smokies offer fun family
for children to participate in, the
sing “Happy Birthday”. Pre-game
entertainment at an affordable price.
Kids Club and the Summer Reading
picnics for groups of 20 or more are
Tickets range from $5-$10. Plus
Program. The Kids Club is for fans
also available and include group
12 and under. For only $15 it offers
seating. Groups may also reserve
free grass berm admission to every
space on the Suite level where
Sunday home game plus exciting
suites for 20-40 people plus patios
activities at each Kids Club Sunday.
for groups of 25-75 are available.
The members also receive a t-shirt,
and prizes for attending games.
For more information on all the
The Summer Reading Program is
Smokies have to offer please call
for K-8th graders. It is designed
865-286-2300 or visit us at
to keep them reading through the
www.smokiesbaseball.com
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.
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
of service in a beautiful dining atmosphere and wireless
campus will include a new three story Medical Center,
access will be available for visitors in comfortable family
the Thompson Cancer Survival Center for Outpatient
rest areas.
Treatment, the new Dolly Parton Center for Women’s
Services and the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Multi-Specialty
Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center’s new cancer center
Professional Office Building.
will house some of the highest levels of cancer diagnostics
and treatments combined with nationally recognized care
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 StepDown 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
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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
300
Smoky Mountain Resorts Hotels, Motels & 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
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Eagle’s Landing
GOLF CLUB
Eagle’s Landing Golf Club was opened by the City of
The 18-hole championship style
Sevierville in June 1994. This 18-hole Championship
course at Eagle’s Landing will remain
Course has quickly become recognized as one of the top
open throughout the construction of the 18 hole resort
public courses in the state, receiving a 4-star rating by
style course.
Golf Digest, and was nominated for Golf Digest’s “Best
Public Course” award in 1995.
Eagle’s Landing Golf Club has challenged some of
the best golfers the state has to offer by hosting such
Eagle’s Landing Golf Club is currently under construction
events as:
to add an additional 18-hole Resort Course set to open
in late 2009. With holes on islands in the French Broad
Knoxville Chapter PGA Championship
River, hazards throughout the course and gorgeous views
Tennessee State Open Qualifying
of the Great Smoky Mountains, this new 18-hole course
Tennessee Intercollegiate Championship
will be a “must play” for golfers. A brand new Club
Mid-South Collegiate Championship
House is also set to open in 2009 and will offer golfers
Home site for the Tennessee PGA’s Calloway Open
a quicker way to check in and get on the course for a
Tennessee PGA Championship
round or two.
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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,
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.
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
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)
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.
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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.
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
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
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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.
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.
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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.
Retiring to Sevierville
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Today Dolly has
written more than
3,000 songs – many
of them number one
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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.
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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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