Posted 07-26-22.
The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 2022 Sevierville Pickleball Doubles Classic on Saturday, July 23. The double elimination competition was held at the newly remodeled tennis/pickleball facility at Sevierville City Park. A total of 54 players participated in skill level divisions of 2.0/2.5, 3.0 and 3.5/4.0 for both men and women. Below is a listing of the top finishers in each division.
Posted 07-25-22.
Grab your swimming suits and sunblock and head over to the outdoor Family Aquatic Center at Sevierville City Park! Only a few more days are left to beat the heat and enjoy some summer fun at the pool. The last day to visit the Family Aquatic Center this season is Saturday, August 6.
Posted 07-25-22.
The Sevierville Police Department and Sevier County Sheriff’s Office are partnering again this year to collect school supplies to help Sevier County school children and teachers. SCSO deputies and SPD officers will be at Wal Mart, 1414 Parkway, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30.
“We’re here to help our schoolchildren and teachers fill their school supply cabinets,” said SPD Lieutenant Rebecca Cowan. “Please stop by when you see SPD and SCSO cruisers at Wal Mart and help our children by donating school supplies.”
Posted 07-22-22.
A traffic advisory is being issued for a portion of Eastgate Road, from Eastgate Homes to Middle Creek Road, beginning Monday, July 25. Contractors will be installing new sidewalk on the eastbound side of the road. Work is scheduled to mainly take place Monday-Saturday from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Temporary lane closures will occur to facilitate the work. Traffic will be maintained, however motorists should expect occasional short-term delays. Weather and other conditions permitting, the work will be completed in approximately four weeks.
Posted 07-21-22.
Emergency personnel responded to a reported explosion just before 1:00 p.m. today at Johnson Matthey, 1246 Airport Road in Sevierville. Sevierville Fire Department personnel arrived to find smoke coming from the building, which dissipated shortly thereafter.
Posted 07-20-22.
Clingmans Dome to Newfound Gap via the Appalachian Trail
The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike from Clingmans Dome to Newfound Gap via the Appalachian Trail on Wednesday, July 27. This guided hike is FREE and limited to ten participants. Participants must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to the meeting location, which will be provided upon registration.
Posted 07-20-22.
(SPD entry photo by SPD employee Sherri Aagenes.)
The Sevierville Police Department has entered the 2022 Tennessee Highway Safety Office “Tennessee’s Best-Looking Cruiser” event.
Seventy-two Tennessee law enforcement agencies are participating in a bid to win the contest. Voting is open to the public and ends at 5:00 p.m. eastern time on August 3, 2022. To cast your vote, visit https://tntrafficsafety.org/cruiser-voting-2022.
Posted 07-19-22.
Registration is now being accepted for the City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation fall adult co-ed softball league. Co-ed league fees are $225.00 per team.
The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that due to an unfavorable weather forecast, the Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for today at 4:30 p.m. has been postponed to a later date.
The Sevierville Water Systems drinking water warning/boiling advisory has been rescinded. All water testing has been negative for harmful contaminants. The advisory had been in effect for all City of Sevierville Water System customers, and Sevier County Water System customers in the following areas: Sims Road, Flat Creek, Allensville, Lane Hollow, Thomas Cross Road, Boyds Creek, and Jayell Road. The water treatment plant is operating normally at this time, including the release of treated water into the system.
What happened?
The severe storms and flash flooding on July 12 carried significant debris to the water treatment plant intake in the early morning hours of July 13th. The debris caused blockage of intake filters and disrupted plant operation capabilities.
Out of an abundance of caution due to areas that lost water pressure, a drinking water warning/boil advisory was issued at approximately 8:00 a.m. on July 14, 2022. Water Systems employees cleaned the intake filters and restored water system distribution. Numerous water tests were conducted and on Friday, July 15, 2022 all tests were negative for harmful contaminants. In consultation with TDEC and Sevier County Health Dept.,
The advisory was rescinded on Friday, July 15 at 2:45 p.m.
The Sevierville Water Systems drinking water warning/boiling advisory is rescinded. All water testing is negative for harmful contaminants. The advisory was in effect for all City of Sevierville Water System customers, and Sevier County Water System customers in the following areas: Sims Road, Flat Creek, Allensville, Lane Hollow, Thomas Cross Road, Boyd’s Creek, and Jayell Road. The water treatment plant is operating normally at this time, including the release of safe, properly treated water into the system.
POST-ADVISORY RECOMMENDATIONS
The CDC recommends homeowners and businesses take certain measures after a boil water advisory has been rescinded. Please refer to the documents below for homeowners, businesses, and food service establishments. It is recommended that water lines be flushed to ensure that fresh water with appropriate levels of disinfectant are present, since unused water has been in your water lines for an extended period.
Customers with questions regarding this information may call 865-453-5522 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
A drinking water warning/boiling advisory remains in effect for all City of Sevierville Water System customers, and Sevier County Water System customers in the following areas: Sims Road, Flat Creek, Allensville, Lane Hollow, Thomas Cross Road, Boyds Creek, and Jayell Road.
Sevierville Water Systems employees collected multiple water samples yesterday and are awaiting test results. The test results will let us know if there is any contamination in the system. We expect to make an announcement later this afternoon after the test results have been reviewed. New guidance will be provided to customers at that time.
The water treatment plant is operating normally at this time, including the release of treated water into the system. We appreciate the water conservation efforts of our customers during this period.
Customers may monitor this website, our social media page, or call 865-453-5522 for helpful information and announcements.
A drinking water warning/boiling advisory remains in effect for all City of Sevierville Water System customers, and Sevier County Water System customers in the following areas: Sims Road, Flat Creek, Allensville, Lane Hollow, Thomas Cross Road, Boyds Creek, and Jayell Road.
Water Systems employees have made significant progress towards restoring water service. Numerous water samples have been collected and are being processed; results should be available tomorrow afternoon. The test results will let us know if there is any contamination in the system. Updated guidance to customers will be provided depending upon the test results.
The City is also asking that residents, businesses and visitors conserve water whenever possible until the system is fully operational.
DRINKING WATER WARNING
The City of Sevierville Water system lost pressure in the distribution system. The following notice applies to all Sevierville Water System customers. This notice also applies to Sevier County Water System customers in the following areas: Sims Road, Flat Creek, Allensville, Lane Hollow, Thomas Cross Road, Boyds Creek, and Jayell Road.
Posted 07-12-22.
The Sevierville Community Center Bowling Center is scheduled will be closed for regular maintenance Wednesday, August 3-Friday, August 5. The center is scheduled to reopen at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6. For additional information, please call 865-453-5441.
Posted 07-11-22.
On Monday, July 18 at 4:30 p.m., the City of Sevierville will celebrate the recently completed improvements to the existing courts at City Park, which totaled $140,000.00. The improvements included replacement of the 30-year old lighting system, resurfacing the existing courts, replacing nets and windscreens, new pickleball semi-permanent nets, and new court cleaning equipment. The redesigned courts consist of four dedicated tennis courts on one side of the complex, and a series of combination tennis (four) and pickleball (eight) courts on the other side.