Sevierville News

Members of The Boy Scouts of America are now speaking out about Thursday's historic vote to end the ban on openly gay members.

A Cocke County family has been producing grapes at their vineyard since 2004 and selling the crop to wineries in Sevierville, but now they're gearing up to open a winery of their own.

A WWE wrestler from Jefferson City is challenging the Lieutenant Governor to a debate.

The law allows the court to appoint a conservator to manage the assets of a person a judge finds unable to handle his or her own affairs.

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing on an elementary school.

A confessed robber and accused double-vehicular homicide suspect tried last week to convince a federal jury to spare him a century behind bars for wielding weapons during four of his confessed crimes.

Chuck Ellis uses several different tools to help him carve out the center and shape the exterior of the bowl.

Bloomin' Barbeque & Bluegrass brings championship barbecue and world-class bluegrass music to downtown Sevierville at 5 p.m.-10 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, May 18.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is kicking off National Safe Boating Week with Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day on Friday.

"Isaac Dockery Celebration Day" will be held Sunday, May 19, 2013 at New Salem Baptist Church to raise money to renovate the historic structure.

Update: Captain Jeff McCarter with Sevier County Sheriff's office confirms that the fire at the Seymour Flea Market was electrical and it has been ruled an accident.

Chris Dorsey has spent the 18 months since Red Bank summarily fired him in Oct. 2011 fighting a determined battle to find a job that would allow him to remain in Hamilton County and raise his family here.

The Daily Times Charles Blalock and Sons of Sevierville is working on a 1.5-mile project near Lenoir City which includes construction of three new bridges and dismantling the existing bridge over Fort Loudoun Dam.

Tryout: May 22 for 9- and 10-year-old Powell Orioles at Badgett Field on Ball Camp Pike from 6-7:30 p.m. 865-282-1100. Tryout: May 28-30 and June 3-4 for Halls High School for the 2013-14 season from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Halls High School baseball field.

The production is in the newly-renovated Dreamsong Theater and showcases Dolly's early years.

"Every time you are up there, you are inspired to do something. It is just great," Tino said of the Smokies.

An opening ceremony kicks off the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. event, Saturday, May 18, in Dowell Springs Business Park, 1415 Old Weisgarber Road.

Terrie Marion reported 42-year-old Phillip Marion to police on Wednesday. He turned himself in and was released on $1,000 bond.

Succulent barbecue, mouthwatering biscuits, sweet strawberries and more are celebrated through parades, bake-offs and cook-offs, and, most importantly, eating.

SEVIERVILLE - A retired Green Beret has lost his battle to keep the American flag flying in front of his home.