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Staying at a Dollywood hotel and resort? Keep an eye out for these perks at Dolly Parton's theme park
Dollywood is known for its family-friendly thrill rides, good food, and the many Dolly Parton appearances. But some might not know about the two resorts associated with the theme park and the exclusive perks that come along with a stay. HeartSong Lodge is Dollywood’s newest resort. The hotel is “high-fashion...
East TN health centers' community gardens: More than fresh produce
In rural Tennessee, many residents lack access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food. So, two health center systems in the state are sprouting solutions - with community garden programs. Aura Sheran - a certified clinical medical assistant with East Tennessee State University's Johnson City Community Health Center - said the...
U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Pigeon Forge home
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three children were rescued from a Pigeon Forge residence when the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and INTERPOL collaboration led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas earlier this month. INTERPOL Washington released on Friday that Angelo McQueen, […]
Jackson author speaks in Swain about Jackson County history
“A History of Leather and Papermaking in Sylva,” presented by Jason Gregory, is the title of the presentation at the Aug. 1 meeting of the Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society. Logging companies came into Western North Carolina in the 1880s and changed the lives of Western North Carolina...
APD sting identifies two potential human trafficking victims, seven others charged
The Alcoa Police Department has confirmed that seven arrests made between July 19 and 20 were the result of a sting operation. A total of nine people were identified engaging in prostitution during the operation, two of whom detectives determined may be human trafficking victims. APD Chief David Carswell confirmed...
Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
Townsend Parks and Rec works for the future
Townsend City Commissioner Kelsey Satterfield wants to see another park on the peaceful side of the Smokies. The city, she said, has parks geared toward the community and all ages, but nothing with playground equipment for younger audiences. “We have kids here, but you don’t see them because when they’re out of school for the summer there’s not a lot of opportunities for them to do something locally,” she said in a phone interview. “Unless they go tubing or to one of the local museums.” ...
Gatlinburg Police and Fire Departments Partner with Safe Harbor for Free Back to School Bash at Rocky Top Sports World
In giving a nod to community engagement and child safety, the Gatlinburg Police Department (GPD) and Gatlinburg Fire Department (GFD) are teaming up with Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center for the Back to School Bash on July 25. To be hosted at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., this family-friendly event is open to the public and will not run your pockets — it's entirely free.
Maryville Housing Authority reopens waiting lists for vouchers, public housing
One part of a years-long waiting game for more affordable housing has ended: Maryville Housing Authority has reopened all of its waiting lists for housing. Applicants for affordable housing in Blount County over the past few years have watched while the waiting lists for programs like federal Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers closed to new applicants. MHA, Blount County’s only public housing agency, closed the waiting list for the voucher program in May 2022; Executive Director Julie Sharpe said that the list had grown unmanageably...
Three minors rescued from wanted fugitive in Pigeon Forge, U.S. Marshals say
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three minors were rescued from a man’s home in Pigeon Forge, according to officials with the U.S. Marshals Service. In March, Angelo McQueen entered the U.S. in Florida as a non-immigrant visitor. “INTERPOL Washington learned that McQueen was suspected of having committed sexual offenses...
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