News+Updates
Dolly opens Big Bear Mountain
The ride is ¾-mile long and becomes the longest roller coaster at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park. Read more
May 12, 2023
Time to shear the sheep!
Sheep Shearing Days will include demonstrations of shearing, carding, spinning, and weaving the fleece into woven goods. Read more
Mar 25, 2023
From the managing editor, February 2023
I am the son of an Army Air Corps navigator who frequently spoke of his respect and appreciation for the “Red Tails” who protected him during World War II. Read more
Feb 1, 2023
American Idol finalist at Heritage Center
Her performance on Idol of original songs like “Wisher to the Well” and “Flowers” led Katy Perry to describe her as “the whole package.” Read more
Mar 14, 2023
photo by Richard Calmes
Ballet company presents Peter Pan
Lavish sets, scenery, costumes and Peter Pan flying will fill the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. Read more
Mar 13, 2023
Helen trout tournament scheduled
Participants of all ages can compete for $4,000 in prizes. Read more
Mar 3, 2023
Arrowmont announces 21st Sevier County biennial exhibition
The Sevier County Biennial is a juried, mixed-media art exhibition to recognize and foster artists in Sevier County. Read more
Jan 14, 2023
Mozart! An operatic feast
Brian Salesky, former executive and artistic director of Knoxville Opera, will conduct the concert featuring beloved favorites and intriguing rarities from 15 Mozart operas. Read more
Jan 11, 2023
Viewpoint
From the editor, June 2023
I have often told people that I can write about any topic, at any time. Give me a subject and I will knock out 700 words worthy of publishing. To a certain extent, that’s what I did for decades as a daily news writer and editor. Read more
