Gatlinburg News

For many people, the 4th of July weekend means a trip to Gatlinburg. The city is expected to grow to a population of between 90,000 and 100,000. July 4th is traditionally its busiest time of year and added events this holiday could boost tourism even more.

Saying "the credibility of the alleged victim is in doubt," District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn announced today that charges against a man accused of kidnapping and raping an Atlanta woman at a Sevier County rental cabin are being dismissed.

Even during the recession, one East Tennessee town is growing. All kinds of businesses are moving into downtown Gatlinburg.

Tennessee authorities announced Thursday that they have dismissed all charges against David Jansen, the Snellville man originally accused of kidnapping an Atlanta woman and raping her in Tennessee.

Harry "Cotton" Berrier is the long-time golf pro at the Gatlinburg Golf Course. He will be inducted into the Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame.

JUST LUCKY TO SEE MANY BEARS BIG AND SMALL ON THE ROARING FORK MOTOR TRIAL. WENT AROUND SOME TIMES 2 OR 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY STARTING AT 6:15AM,WAS STAYING AT A MOTEL IN GATLINBURG WHICH HELPED,WENT TO SEE NATURE AND BEARS AND I DID.

The Dean's List for the 2009 spring semester was announced recently by administrators of Maryville College, and 15 students from Sevier County were among those meeting requirements for the academic distinction.

If you are traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee this summer, don't miss a visit to Ober Gatlinburg.

By News Sentinel staff Originally published 06:01 a.m., June 25, 2009 Updated 06:01 a.m., June 25, 2009 AirNow.gov An "Orange Alert" ozone pollution advisory has been issued for Thursday, which means free rides on KAT buses for the day.

There is only one way to describe downtown Gatlinburg: tourist tacky with a full allotment of T-shirt shops, a wax museum, amusement park, space needle, and even wedding chapels.

Bob Kreisa of Halls holds his new iPhone outside the Apple Store in West Town Mall on Friday morning.

Some people are under the mistaken impression that it is impossible to find good Italian food outside of Italy, an Italian grandmother's kitchen or New York.

Gatlinburg's 4th annual street festival is underway and runs nightly through Aug.

The Bumblebee 1977 Chevrolet Camaro which was in the Transformers 2007 movie is on on display in the lobby entrance of the Hollywood Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg .

Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, R.I For the oldest Fourth of July parade in the U.S., visit Bristol, R.I., which has been holding its Fourth of July Celebration since 1785.

Tim Smiley of White Pine won the Walmart Bass Fishing League Volunteer Division tournament on Cherokee Lake with a five-bass catch weighing 16 pounds, 5 ounces.

Three-year process of converting Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting from 5-watt incandescent bulbs to quarter-watt LEDs Cost: $180,000 Savings on electricity: $52,000 or 75 percent in 2008-09 compared to 2005-06. Bulbs guaranteed for five years Funding on the books to transition traffic lights to LED Trolley system Founded: 1980 with six trolleys, ...

We are going back in time today on this paper hike. I've had some folks email me wanting me to talk about the cemeteries inside the park.

Bill Mish said he uses the opening Riverbend weekend to gauge expectations for summer leisure travel.

The Alpine Slide is just one of the fun activities at Ober Gatlinburg. published: June 08 2009 11:58 AM updated:: June 09 2009 01:31 PM Special to the Herald Ober Gatlinburg will offer Sevier County Days from Sunday, June 7th through Friday June 12th.