What: Annual Arbor Day and Tree City USA celebrations
Where: John Sevier Grove (behind Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard)
When: Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
The annual City of Sevierville Arbor Day and Tree City USA celebrations are scheduled for Thursday, April 25. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the John Sevier Grove (behind the Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard).
This will be the fortieth consecutive year that Sevierville has been recognized as a Tree City USA. Ashley Kite-Rowland with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture will present the City of Sevierville Tree City USA award. Through the work of Holly Jones-Grants Specialist with the City, the John Sevier Grove and the City Disc Golf Course received fifty trees this year; that project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee. Sevierville has been a Tree City since 1984, marking the third longest consecutive award in Tennessee. The Sevier County Electric System will also receive a Tree Line USA Award for 2023. Sevierville is the 3rd longest City to be named and continue as a Tree City in Tennessee, following Norris and Athens.
Sevierville Mayor Robbie Fox will present a proclamation and remarks. A Tree donated by the Sevier County Electric System will be planted by 4-H. Parks and recreation Director Bob Parker will present a brief history of the City being a Tree City USA for 40 consecutive years.
A highlight of the event will be reading the names of individuals who received a memorial or honorary tree since Arbor Day 2023. This reading is a longstanding tradition of Sevierville's annual event. Since the tree planting program began in 1985, over five-hundred trees have been planted and funded through private donations honoring an individual or memorializing someone that has passed on.
A brief reception will follow the event.
The City of Sevierville Trees Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (which also acts as the Tree Board) continues to make efforts to improve urban tree care and benefits to the citizens of Sevierville. For additional information on the board and the tree program, please visit www.seviervilleparksandrec.com.
What: Temporary Community Center closure to be followed by opening of new Fitness Center
and renovated lobby
Where: City of Sevierville Community Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard
When: Closed April 18-20, 2024; reopening April 22, 2024
ATTACHED PHOTOS: new fitness center and renovated lobby at the Sevierville Community Center.
As the opening of the new fitness center and renovated lobby approach, the Sevierville Community Center will be temporarily closed Thursday, April 18-Saturday, April 20, to make final preparations.
The entire community center and new 8,500 square foot fitness center and renovated lobby will open at 6:00 a.m. Monday, April 22.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience during this process.
What: Parks and Recreation Spring hike planned
Where: Cucumber Gap Loop/Avent Cabin
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a Spring hike of Cucumber Gap Loop/Avent Cabin on Thursday, April 18. The guided hike Is FREE and limited to ten participants. Participants must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to a meeting place to be determined.
This easy to easy-moderate loop features Spring wildflowers, and low elevation changes. More information about the hike is available online at http://hikinginthesmokys.com/cucumber-gap-loop.
Online registration begins April 11 and is available online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms must be completed online when registering.
For more information, please contact Beth Penland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 865-453-5441.
What: Sevierville Spring Adult Co-Ed Softball League Registration Open
Where: Sevierville, TN
When: Deadline April 12, 2024
Registration is now being accepted for the City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation 2024 Spring adult co-ed softball league. Co-ed league fees are $250.00 per team. Registration is for full teams; individuals may be placed on a free agent list for teams that may be looking for players.
Play will begin on April 16. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Sevierville City Park. A team captain’s organizational meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on April 10 at the Sevierville Civic Center.
Registration packets are available at the front desk at the Sevierville Community Center and online at CLICK HERE; choose Programs and then Adult Sports. The registration deadline is April 12.
For additional information please contact Christopher Betta at 865-453-6946 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
What: Lifeguard certification course scheduled
Where: Sevierville Community Center
When: Registration begins February 26, 2024
The City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a lifeguard certification class at the Sevierville Community Center on the following dates and times. Registration begins February 26.
• March 22: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (pre-course water skills test; must attend)
• April 13, 14, 20, 21: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (must attend all classes)
Participants must be at least 15 years old, place in the top 8 of the pre-class water skills test, and contact Roxanne DeHart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by March 21.
Participants that successfully complete the course will be hired by the Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department and must work 20 hours or more per week for the summer season in order to receive the course for free.
For more information, please contact Roxanne DeHart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Parks and Recreation Department will make every effort to accommodate anyone desiring access to any facility including ADA Approved Listening Devices. For accessability assistance, please call 865-453-5441.
Bob Parker, Director
120 Gary Wade Blvd.
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865.453.5441
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