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Landslides, road closures reported in Sevier County after heavy rainfall
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – Heavy rainfall impacted parts of Sevier County early Monday morning as storms moved through East Tennessee. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency shared a list of current roads impacted due to fallen trees, power lines and debris Monday morning. Sevier County dispatch reported earlier Monday that at least two separate landslides […]
Anakeesta festival features food from across the United States
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Anakeesta plans to take you across the country with their new festival for the summer season. Anakeesta gives you a taste of America as you can sample foods for all the regions all across the country. Anakeesta is ready for the summer season with a red...
Smoky Mountain Thunder rides to remember fallen veterans
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Thousands of people gathered at the Sevier County Courthouse on Sunday morning to remember fallen veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride has happened for 24 years. It was started by Ron Giddis who wanted people to understand the real reason for the Memorial Day Holiday.
Fun, fellowship and memories:Vietnam veterans return for Smokies reunion
A group of Vietnam veterans from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division met at the Tally Ho Inn in Townsend May 19-22 for the annual reunion, a gathering begun in 2015 as a way for the veterans and their spouses to come together for rest, relaxation, fellowship and support. About 20 veterans and their spouses attended this year. The group enjoyed good food, good conversation and activities including live music around the pool, a bus tour of Cades Cove, a picnic at Metcalf Bottoms...
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