Posted 03-17-25.
Due to recent rainfall and increased humidity levels, the burn ban implemented last week by Sevier County, the Cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the Town of Pittman Center is lifted immediately (Monday, March 17).
With the lifting of the burn ban, recreational burning, including fire pits, campfires, and charcoal grills, is now permitted. For updates on burn permits, please visit www.burnsafetn.org or contact your local fire department.
Posted 03-13-25.
Due to current dry conditions, exceptionally low relative humidity, forecasted high winds, and a Very High Fire Danger, Sevier County and the Cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Town of Pittman Center, and Sevierville have issued a BURN BAN until further notice.
Posted 03-11-25.
At approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning, March 11, 2025, Sevierville Police Department officers responded to a reported crash on I-40 east at exit 407. Officers found a Toyota Tacoma and a semi tractor trailer hauling rock on the right shoulder.
Posted 03-07-25.
Due to recent rainfall, combined with higher levels of humidity the burn ban which was implemented earlier this week by Sevier County, the Cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, and the Town of Pittman Center will be lifted at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 7. The lifting of the burn ban will allow recreational burning, including fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills. For updates on Burn Permits please visit www.burnsafetn.org, or contact your local Fire Department.
Posted 03-04-25.
Due to current dry conditions, exceptionally low relative humidity and a very high fire danger, Sevier County and the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Town of Pittman Center, and Sevierville have issued a burn ban until further notice. These conditions have created circumstances where open burning is too hazardous.
Bob Stahlke, Public Information Officer
300 Gary Wade Blvd.
Sevierville, TN 37864-5500
Phone: 865.453.5506
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