Knoxville ‘dreamer’ worried about deportation
There are more than 8,000 people who qualify for DACA in Tennessee. One of them is a college student at the University of Tennessee.
5-year old Maryville doll uses bday money to help Harvey victims
A 5-year old little doll from Maryville is joining the ranks of volunteers helping out those hit hardest by Hurricane Harvey.
Tellico Plains veterans appeals VA after individual information is sent out
Emotional photo shows Connecticut police department telling goodbye to ill K-9
1 arrested after fatal crash in Whitley County, Kentucky
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UT professor on Chimney Tops two report: Residents should be ready for fires
A total review of the Chimney Tops two fire displayed the Good Smoky Mountains National Park was not ready for the wildfires that swept through S…
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Gatlinburg, Sevier County disagree with notion that wildfire possibility is ‘fresh normal’
Officials with the City of Gatlinburg and Seiver County issued a statement Friday telling they disagree with the notion put forward in the Nati…
Hundreds of claims filed against federal government by Sevier County fire victims
Attorney Sidney Gilreath says he is in the process of filing two hundred claims against the federal government for the fire in Sevier County.
Firefighters: English Mountain fire one hundred percent contained
State forestry officials say a fire on English Mountain in Sevier County is one hundred percent contained as of Wednesday night.
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200 acres searing in English Mountain forest fire
Roaring Fork Baptist Church gets closer to reopening after wildfires
The building had to be entirely ripped down and rebuilt. A group based out of Alabama called Builders for Christ spent the summer building t…
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Roaring Fork Baptist Church violates ground on fresh buildings
Wildfire survivor Michael Reed offers to house Harvey victims
Sevier County wildfire survivor Michael Reed posted to Facebook on Wednesday he would be willing to open up his home to victims of Hurricane…
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Ways East Tennesseans can help Hurricane Harvey victims
Anakeesta, Gatlinburg’s newest attraction
Gatlinburg’s newest attraction Anakeesta announced it is opening Friday.
Man admits to getting on Sevier County school bus with knife while on meth
A 25-year-old man is facing numerous charges after getting on a school bus and railing to Sevier County High School.
Texas family evacuates to East Tennessee due to Hurricane Harvey
They live in Texas, but because of Hurricane Harvey, Ashlee Smith and her two youthful boys, ages six years and eighteen months, evacuated to East Tenn…
Movie released, taken by Sevierville firefighter during wildfires
The Sevierville Police Department on Monday collective more movie from the wildfires last November shot by a Sevierville firefighter.
200 acres searing in English Mountain forest fire
Crews in Sevier County are attempting to reach a fire somewhere in the English Mountain area of the county.
Clingmans Dome Tower to close for two thousand seventeen season for rehabilitation
The Clingmans Dome Observation Tower will be closed for the remainder of the two thousand seventeen season for rehabilitation work. The tower will be closed s…
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Good Smoky Mountains National Park wins $250K grant to restore Clingmans Dome tower
Dollywood’s Splash Country to raise money for Ronald McDonald House
Dollywood’s Splash County is raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Boy, 11, killed in Sevier County ATV accident
An 11-year-old boy has died in an ATV accident near Pigeon Forge, according to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office.
Dolly Parton talks about wildfire recovery at Dollywood media event
She says the fattest thing people can is help spread the word that the county is still here.
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Thousands of carved jack-o-lanterns to pack Dollywood for harvest festival
Northview Intermediate in Sevier County closed Friday due to air conditioning problems
Northview Intermediate School in Sevier County will be closed Friday due to a violated air conditioning unit, the school system posted to its …
Fine Smoky Mountains National Park gives safety tips for eclipse visitors
The Excellent Smoky Mountains National Park is reminding visitors to be safe during the solar eclipse.
Dolly Parton on wildfires: ‘Hopefully they will get all of that worked out’
In the wake of the massive wildfire records release, News two spoke with country legend Dolly Parton about the investigation.
Birthplace of ‘Rocky Top’ song celebrates 50th anniversary
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn will hold a ceremony at Five:00 p.m. to feast the anniversary of the song.
Wildfire survivors hope for clarification, answers as records released
While we proceed to sift through thousands of public records being released from the city of Gatlinburg, Sevier County, and the state of Te…
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Thousands of Gatlinburg, Sevier County wildfire nine hundred eleven recordings, documents released
Autopsy reports released for Sevier County fire victims
Thirteen autopsy results were released from the Gatlinburg fire.
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Thousands of Gatlinburg, Sevier County wildfire nine hundred eleven recordings, documents released
WATE six On Your Side has received thousands of heartbreaking nine hundred eleven and dispatch recordings, as well as dash cam movie and hundreds of documents…
State forester: Crews dealt with training issues, outdated technology during Sevier County wildfires
Tennessee State Forester Jere Jeter said during a news conference Wednesday crews dealt with training issues and outdated technology during …
Arrowmont to build fresh dormitory
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a fresh dormitory.
Anakeesta holding job fair in Gatlinburg
A Gatlinburg company is holding a job fair Monday.
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1 arrested, suspects on the run after Gatlinburg police pursue
One person was arrested and numerous suspects are still on the run after a police pursue in Sevier County.
Gatlinburg Police investigating quarrel on Reagan Drive
Police responded to an quarrel inbetween two guys Friday night.
Wildfire survivor receives fresh home for 75th bday
Another Gatlinburg wildfire survivor is getting a fresh embark thanks to volunteers.
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Volunteers rebuild home for Gatlinburg wildfire survivor
Crews rescue juveniles in kayaks on Douglas Lake
Crews have rescued two juvenile masculines on kayaks in Douglas Lake in Sevier County.
Gatlinburg implementing fresh emergency alert system
The City of Gatlinburg has purchased a sturdy fresh emergency alert system to substitute the flood warning system that was severely bruised durin…
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A man was shot in the chest on Tennessee State University’s campus on Tuesday, according to school officials.
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Skeletal remains were found in Sevier County Tuesday morning.
After substituting a bird feeder, a family was visited by some surprising guests.
A total review of the Chimney Tops two fire displayed the Good Smoky Mountains National Park was not ready for the wildfires that swept through S…
Officials with the City of Gatlinburg and Seiver County issued a statement Friday telling they disagree with the notion put forward in the Nati…
National Park releases Chimney Tops two fire review report
Attorney Sidney Gilreath says he is in the process of filing two hundred claims against the federal government for the fire in Sevier County.
State forestry officials say a fire on English Mountain in Sevier County is one hundred percent contained as of Wednesday night.
200 acres searing in English Mountain forest fire
The building had to be downright ripped down and rebuilt. A group based out of Alabama called Builders for Christ spent the summer building t…
Roaring Fork Baptist Church violates ground on fresh buildings
Sevier County wildfire survivor Michael Reed posted to Facebook on Wednesday he would be willing to open up his home to victims of Hurricane…
Ways East Tennesseans can help Hurricane Harvey victims
Gatlinburg’s newest attraction Anakeesta announced it is opening Friday.
A 25-year-old man is facing numerous charges after getting on a school bus and railing to Sevier County High School.
They live in Texas, but because of Hurricane Harvey, Ashlee Smith and her two youthfull boys, ages six years and eighteen months, evacuated to East Tenn…
The Sevierville Police Department on Monday collective more movie from the wildfires last November shot by a Sevierville firefighter.
Crews in Sevier County are attempting to reach a fire somewhere in the English Mountain area of the county.
The Clingmans Dome Observation Tower will be closed for the remainder of the two thousand seventeen season for rehabilitation work. The tower will be closed s…
Good Smoky Mountains National Park wins $250K grant to restore Clingmans Dome tower
Dollywood’s Splash County is raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
An 11-year-old boy has died in an ATV accident near Pigeon Forge, according to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office.
She says the fattest thing people can is help spread the word that the county is still here.
Thousands of carved jack-o-lanterns to pack Dollywood for harvest festival
Northview Intermediate School in Sevier County will be closed Friday due to a violated air conditioning unit, the school system posted to its …
The Good Smoky Mountains National Park is reminding visitors to be safe during the solar eclipse.
In the wake of the massive wildfire records release, News two spoke with country legend Dolly Parton about the investigation.
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn will hold a ceremony at Five:00 p.m. to feast the anniversary of the song.
While we proceed to sift through thousands of public records being released from the city of Gatlinburg, Sevier County, and the state of Te…
Thousands of Gatlinburg, Sevier County wildfire nine hundred eleven recordings, documents released
Thirteen autopsy results were released from the Gatlinburg fire.
Thousands of Gatlinburg, Sevier County wildfire nine hundred eleven recordings, documents released
WATE six On Your Side has received thousands of heartbreaking nine hundred eleven and dispatch recordings, as well as dash cam movie and hundreds of documents…
Tennessee State Forester Jere Jeter said during a news conference Wednesday crews dealt with training issues and outdated technology during …
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a fresh dormitory.
A Gatlinburg company is holding a job fair Monday.
Gatlinburg Anakeesta attraction to open soon; seeking prospective employees
One person was arrested and numerous suspects are still on the run after a police pursue in Sevier County.
Police responded to an quarrel inbetween two studs Friday night.
Another Gatlinburg wildfire survivor is getting a fresh begin thanks to volunteers.