Check back for details on Fire Prevention Week activities scheduled for October 6th - 12th.
Check back for details on Fire Prevention Week activities scheduled for October 6th - 12th.
Sevier County, Tennessee (April 2, 2026) - The Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building will officially open to the public on Monday, April 6, 2026. Located at 127 Commerce Street, the new facility will house Circuit Court, General Sessions Court, and related offices. The building is designed to better serve the growing needs of Sevier County by improving accessibility and efficiency for court services. Public parking for the new building is available in the lot located at West Main Street and Court Avenue, as well as in the lot in front of the Sevier County Courthouse, facing Forks of the River Parkway. All visitors to the Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building should use the main entrance, which is located on the side of the building facing the Sevier County Courthouse, opposite West Main Street. Every individual visiting the Rex Henry Ogle Courts building for court proceedings or to conduct business with the General Sessions Clerk’s Office or Circuit Court Clerk’s Office will be required to pass through security screening by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office upon entry. Prohibited items include weapons, guns, blades, pocket knives and cutting tools, cell phones or radios, purses, backpacks or luggage, and outside food or drinks. The General Sessions Clerk Juvenile Division, located at 125 Court Avenue, Suite 308W, will remain in its current location within the courthouse. The historic Sevier County Courthouse remains open to serve the public. The County Clerk’s Office, Trustee’s Office, Property Assessor’s Office, Clerk and Master’s Office, and Mayor’s Office will continue normal operations in the courthouse. The Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This opening marks the completion of the transition of court operations into the new facility. Additional updates will be shared as needed.
The City of Sevierville is offering curbside leaf collection beginning November 4, 2024. Please see the attached schedule for approximate dates of pick-up in your area. Dates are subject to change depending on weather. Please rake leaves to the curb, but not into the street. Do not include limbs or other debris with the leaves.
Sevier County, Tennessee (August 29, 2025) – Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters, Tennessee’s longest-serving elected mayor, announced today in a news conference that he will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the conclusion of a remarkable 48-year career as Mayor. First elected in 1978 at the age of 25, Mayor Waters has guided Sevier County through decades of growth, challenges, and transformation. When he first took office as County Executive, a title that was later transitioned to County Mayor in 2003, Sevier County was a much different place. Under his leadership, the County has seen its population more than triple, its operating budget grow nearly twentyfold, and its tourism industry expand to welcome over 21 million visitors annually, ranking Sevier County among the top tourism destinations in the Southeast. Mayor Waters’ tenure has included leading the County through periods of infrastructure development, strengthening public safety and emergency management, modernizing County government operations, and supporting investments in education and economic development. He also worked to build strong relationships between city, county, state, and federal agencies, fostering collaboration and partnership across all levels of government. “Serving as Sevier County Mayor has truly been the honor of a lifetime,” said Mayor Waters. “I am proud of what we have built together, grateful for the trust the people of Sevier County have placed in me, and I’m committed to finishing my final year in office with the same dedication and focus as ever. There is still important work to be done before my term ends in 2026, and I remain determined to see it through.” During his decades of service, Mayor Waters earned a reputation for steady leadership during times of crisis, including the devastating 2016 wildfires and multiple periods of record-breaking tourism growth that required expanded infrastructure and services. He was instrumental in advancing major capital projects, including the expansion of the Sevier County Courthouse, investments in public safety and emergency communications systems, and improvements to roadways and public buildings. As the longest-serving county mayor in Tennessee history, Mayor Waters has worked with generations of elected officials, community leaders, and citizens to shape the county’s growth while protecting its character and sense of community.
"A Public Hearing will be held by the City of Sevierville on June 3, 2024 at 6:00PM at the Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, TN 37862. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider an amendment to the FY24 budget. The proposed amendment is to transfer funds within the General Fund and appropriate additional funds from fund balance."
"A Public Hearing will be held by the City of Sevierville on June 3, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Auditorium. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public input regarding a proposed amendment to the City’s 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget. The proposed amendment would increase appropriations in the General Fund as follows: Fire Department - $67,000 Information Technology Department - $214,000 Parks and Recreation Department - $35,000 Police Department - $70,000 Street Department - $37,000 Capital Projects - $3,535,000 These increased appropriations would be offset by increased revenue projections of $1,693,000 and use of fund balance in the amount of $2,215,000."
"The City of Sevierville will host its annual Independence Day event on Thursday, July 4, 2024, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM at the Sevierville Municipal Complex. Activities will include live music and food vendors. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 PM."
"A public hearing will be held by the City of Sevierville on June 3, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall to consider the following proposed amendment to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024: GENERAL FUND To appropriate unanticipated revenues and adjust expenditures as follows: Department Appropriation Police Department $ 300,000 Fire Department $ 200,000 Public Works Department $ 100,000 Copies of the proposed budget amendment are available for inspection in the office of the City Recorder, City Hall, 120 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee. The City of Sevierville does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d.)"
"The City of Sevierville will host its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2024, at the Sevierville City Park. The event will begin at 6:00 PM with live music, followed by a fireworks display at 9:30 PM. Food vendors will be on-site. The community is invited to attend this free event."
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