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

  1. News release

    County Commission Appoints Donnie Adams as Road Superintendent

    Sevier County, Tennessee (December 16, 2025) – The Sevier County Board of Commissioners voted Monday evening to appoint Donnie Adams as Sevier County Road Superintendent.

  2. News release

    Mayor Larry Waters Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

  3. News release

    Tourism in Sevier County Generated $3,929,693,370 in Visitor Spending in 2024

  4. News release

    Road Superintendent Jonas Smelcer to Resign Effective August 31

    Sevier County, Tennessee (August 15, 2025) - Sevier County Road Superintendent Jonas Smelcer, Tennessee’s longest-serving road superintendent, will resign effective August 31, 2025, after 43 years of service.

  5. News release

    New Self-Service Kiosk Now Available at the Courthouse

    The Sevier County Courthouse now offers a Tennessee Driver Services Self-Service Kiosk, providing residents with a quick and convenient way to complete certain driver services without waiting in line.

  6. Meetings

    August Meetings Update

    Please note that this month's Water Committee and Emergency Services Committee meetings are cancelled.

  7. News release

    County Earns Third Consecutive Clean Audit from State Comptroller

  8. News release

    TDEC Lifts Water Contact Advisory for Beech Branch

    May 5, 2025 - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has lifted a water contact advisory for Beech Branch in Gatlinburg.

  9. News release

    Joint Press Release: Sevier County, City of Sevierville Enter MOU with the Outlet Resource Group

  10. Public notice

    Public Notice: County Submits Request to TEMA to Apply for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

  11. News release

    TDEC Lifts Contact Advisory Following Hurricane Helene

    The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has lifted an advisory that told the public to avoid all contact with waterbodies affected by the extreme flooding from Hurricane Helene.

  12. News release

    County Launches Blue Zones Ignite to Help Improve Well-Being for All Residents

    January 9, 2025 — Sevier County has engaged Blue Zones, the global leader in longevity research and community well-being transformation, to launch Blue Zones Ignite in the county.

  13. News release

    Board of Commissioners Vote Barbara Parton and Rick Valentine to Fill Vacant Seats

    Sevier County, Tennessee (December 17, 2024) – The Sevier County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to fill two vacant seats during their meeting on Monday, December 17th.

  14. News release

    Topping Ceremony Held for Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building

    Sevier County, Tennessee (December 9, 2024) – On Thursday, December 5th, Sevier County hosted a Topping Ceremony for the Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building, marking a significant milestone in the construction of this key project.

  15. Public notice

    Public Notice to Fill District 5, Seats B & C

    Due to multiple vacancies, notice is given that the County Legislative Body will accept nominations to fill District 5 Seats B & C at the Steering Committee Meeting on Monday, December 9 at 5:00 PM.

  16. News release

    County and Cities Donate $500,000 to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Neighboring Communities

  17. News release

    Center View Multipurpose Convenience Center Adjusts Hours for Daylight Savings

  18. News release

    Red Ribbon Week Celebrated Across Sevier County

  19. News release

    Board of Commissioners Adopts Resolution to Recognize Emergency Telecommunicators as First Responders

    Sevier County, Tennessee (October 22, 2024) – The Sevier County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 2024-10-07 at their meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2024.

  20. News release

    County Urges Commercial Vehicles to Avoid Using Line Springs Road and US 441 (Newfound Gap Road)