Liquor by the drink vote fails in Pigeon Forge

05/10/11 A proposal which would allow liquor by the drink in the Pigeon Forge area has failed.

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Convicted Gatlinburg stockbroker's mansion to go to highest bidder

05/10/11 The Ponzi scheme created by Dennis Bolze came crashing down nearly two and a half years ago, leaving creditors and angry investors to battle over his estate.

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No fines from EPA for Gatlinburg sewage spill

05/08/11 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will not penalize any entities in connection to last month's Gatlinburg Wastewater Treatment Plant catastrophe that killed two workers and sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Little Pigeon River.

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Science and art blend in Heilman's nature photos

05/07/11 While modern photography continues to improve with each new technological advancement, Karen Green, gallery coordinator of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, believes "old school" photographers like 83-year-old Alan Heilman are examples of a better time.

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New ROTC commander at John Carroll applies lessons learned in Afghanistan

05/07/11 Lt. Col. Donald Hazelwood looks back on a successful first year as head of John Carroll University's Department of Military Science.

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BOE to test county-wide photography contracts in 2012-'13 school year

05/04/11 The Cumberland County Board of Education voted last week to secure one photography contract for all elementary schools and the high schools during the 2012-'13 school year.

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Savannah makes top travel hot spot list

05/04/11 The travel community website TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its 2011 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards.

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Greg Johnson: Sevierville considers liquor store vote

05/03/11 My formerly Catholic friend puts it like this: "Do you know the difference between a Baptist and a Methodist and a Catholic? The Baptist hides his beer behind the milk in the refrigerator, the Methodist puts his beer in front of the milk and the Catholic meets you at the door with a beer in his hand."

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AL family comes to Gatlinburg to escape tornado damage, going home with new baby

05/01/11 An Alabama family drives to Gatlinburg after tornado damage cuts their power and services, and pregnant wife gives birth less than 24-hours later.

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61st Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage begins Tuesday

04/26/11 The Associated Press The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Tuesday marks the start of the 61st Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains. Organizers expect up to 1,000 participants to explore plant and animal life through Sunday. More than 140 guided walks and indoor presentations are scheduled during the next five days. One-hundred fifteen professionals will guide participants ...

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Head for mountains: 61st Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage begins Tuesday in Smokies

04/26/11 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tuesday marks the start of the 61st Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Bluegreen Resort, MountainLoft Celebrates Colorful Spingtime Pilgrimage

04/26/11 Bluegreen Corporation's Gatlinburg resort MountainLoft, is a prime location for owners to stay while attending the 61st Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage held at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 26-May 1.

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Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers to Open in the Heart of Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee

04/26/11 Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will be opening on Monday, May 2, 2011, in the heart of Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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Builder refutes engineer's opinion on Gatlinburg sewage basin collapse

04/26/11 The builder of the Gatlinburg Wastewater Sewage Plant basin that failed this month, killing two workers, said construction was approved by the company that designed the structure.

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Law change could bring new era for TN whiskey

04/25/11 Local distillers see a growing movement for Tennessee to reclaim its whiskey-making heritage, with enthusiasts flocking to micro-distilleries just as wine lovers visit California's Napa Valley.

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Law change could bring new era for Tennessee whiskey

04/25/11 Jay Settle, head brewer and distiller at Corsair Artisan Distillery, plies his trade in the former Yazoo Brewing Co. location in Marathon Village. / SAMUEL M. SIMPKINS / THE TENNESSEAN

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She used 4 easy tips to lose weight

04/22/11 Anita Mills was sitting in the doctor's office with her diabetic mother in Lexington, Kentucky in 2009.

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Farther afield

04/20/11 East Tennessee and southwest Virginia are closer to home than some parts of the Carolinas. Both have much to offer.

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Stunning news at safety celebration

04/18/11 Perverse news of disaster out of the United States marred a recent celebration of safety near Hagersville.[...]

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Work starts on rockslide areas

04/18/11 A state contractor will start work today to repair and shore up areas damaged by recent rockslides that will affect traffic in two popular tourist areas, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced.

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