News

Releases and public notices from Sevier County Government, newest first.

  1. News release

    Early Voting for State and Federal General Election Available October 14-29

    Early voting for the upcoming State and Federal General Election is now underway in Sevier County and will continue through Thursday, October 29.

  2. News release

    Burn Permits Required October 15 Through May 15

    Residents planning to burn leaves, brush, or other natural vegetation are reminded that burn permits are required beginning October 15 and continuing through May 15.

  3. News release

    Short-Term Rental Unit Permit Program Information

    As of January 1, 2024, all short-term rental units in Sevier County outside of city limits are required to have an annual permit issued, followed by a yearly inspection.

  4. News release

    County Mayor Bryan McCarter Announces Senior Directors and Division Leaders

    Sevier County Mayor Bryan McCarter has announced the appointment of three Senior Directors who will lead key divisions within Sevier County Government.

  5. Meetings

    October Meetings Update

    Please note that the October Water Committee regular meeting is cancelled.

  6. Meetings

    September 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Recap

    The Sevier County Board of Commissioners met Monday, September 21, 2026, for its regular meeting.

  7. News release

    Sevier County, Cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, and Town of Pittman Center to Proclaim September 25 as Dolly Parton Day

  8. News release

    County to Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11 with Ringing of 1896 Bell

    Sevier County will mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with the ringing of the historic 1896 bell atop the historic Sevier County Courthouse.

  9. News release

    Courthouse and Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building to Be Closed Morning of Swearing-in Day

    The Sevier County Courthouse and Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building will be closed to the public during the morning on Tuesday, September 1, for Swearing-In Day.

  10. News release

    Statement from Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters and Mayor-Elect Bryan McCarter

    Sevier County joins our community, our state, and people around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a true Tennessee icon and one of our own.

  11. News release

    Sevier County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Approved by State of Tennessee

  12. News release

    Fire-Rescue Responds to Fatal Structure Fire on Pittman Center Road

    Sevier County, Tennessee (July 8, 2026) – At approximately 3:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Sevier County Central Dispatch E911 received a call reporting a structure fire in the 2400 block of Pittman Center Road.

  13. News release

    County Mourns the Passing of Commissioner Ronnie Allen; June 12th Declared a Day of Mourning

  14. News release

    County Statement Regarding Property Reappraisal Notices

    Property owners across Sevier County may have recently received assessment change notices as part of the countywide reappraisal process.

  15. News release

    County Earns Fourth Consecutive Clean Audit

  16. News release

    Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building to Open to the Public April 6

    Sevier County, Tennessee (April 2, 2026) - The Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building will officially open to the public on Monday, April 6, 2026.

  17. News release

    County and Cities Issue Burn Restriction Notice; Public Urged to Use Extreme Caution

  18. News release

    Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs and Sevier County CARES Join Statewide Underage Drinking Prevention Effort

  19. News release

    City of Sevierville and Sevier County Continue Work Toward Redevelopment of Former Smokies Stadium Site

  20. News release

    New Wears Valley Multipurpose Convenience Center to Open Tuesday, January 20

    Sevier County, Tennessee (January 16, 2026) – Sevier County is pleased to announce that the new Wears Valley Multipurpose Convenience Center, located at 2723 Wears Valley Road, Sevierville, TN 37862, will open on Tuesday, January 20.