City of Sevierville - Briefing Room

Police Department Schedules Rape Aggression Defense Class August 11-12

Posted 07-11-23.

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class for women on Friday, August 11 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Sevierville Police Department, 300 Gary Wade Boulevard.

One Person Injured in Shooting Incident

Posted 07-11-23.

Sevierville Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting yesterday afternoon, Monday, July 10, 2023 at Days Inn, 3402 Winfield Dunn Parkway. SPD dispatchers were notified by Sevier County E911 at approximately 4:20 p.m.

Ordinance Pertaining to Illegal Soliciting/Panhandling

Posted 07-10-23.

The City of Sevierville has an ordinance designed to discourage illegal soliciting/panhandling and improve certain areas in the City for residents and visitors. Giving to panhandlers may seem like a good thing, but it can do more harm than good. Consider that:

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Work Planned at Gists Creek Road/Reed Schoolhouse Road Intersection (2)

Posted 06-20-23.

Contractors working for the Sevierville Water and Sewer Department will be installing a force main that will affect traffic at the intersection of Gists Creek Road and Reed Schoolhouse Road. Work will be conducted Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The project is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 21. Weather and other conditions permitting, the project will be completed by Tuesday, June 27. Short term traffic delays are possible while work is ongoing. Motorists should watch for workers, equipment, and changing traffic patterns in this area.

City of Sevierville Reminds Residents and Visitors That Shooting Fireworks Is Prohibited

Posted 06-15-23.

With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the City of Sevierville would like to remind residents and visitors that shooting fireworks without a permit is prohibited within the City limits. This ordinance is in effect throughout the year.
Sevierville Fire Chief Matt Henderson and Police Chief Joe Manning say that while they want residents and visitors to enjoy the holiday, they hope it will be celebrated in a safe manner. They note that fireworks are banned in the City because of the potential dangers of personal injury and fires.