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Welcome to Sevierville, Tennessee. Home to fewer than 11,000 people, Sevierville entertains thousands of visitors each year with a wide array of music theaters, children’s attractions, shopping outlets and malls, golf courses, and its historic downtown. Sevierville is perhaps most famously known for being the hometown of singer and actress Dolly Parton.

Sevierville started attracting tourists when the development of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park began. Today, the area gets over nine million visitors a year, giving the Smoky Mountains the title of “most visited National Park”. Sevierville’s guests can choose from many fine hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns to cabins and chalets located around the town.

Sevierville History

Sevierville was named after John Sevier, one of the leading figures in Tennessee’s history. He was a frontiersman, soldier, war hero, and politician. Sevier even served under George Washington in the American Revolution. In 1874, Sevier became the first governor of the State of Franklin, which was a new state that came out of the land around Watauga. Franklin soon became part of North Carolina and John Sevier was accused of treason for resisting the annexation. Tennessee was formed in 1796 and Sevier then became its first governor. Sevier later also served as a state senator and was a member of the US House of Representatives. Nicknamed “Nolichucky Jack” for his exploits along the Nolichucky River, Sevier died in Georgia during a boundary negotiation with Creek Indians in 1815.

In 1942, the Tennessee Valley Authority relocated many families who lived near the banks of the French Broad River in northeastern Sevier County in order to build Douglas Dam. The dam brought electricity to east Tennessee and provided energy for the war effort, especially in Alcoa where sheet metal was produced for the war’s fighter planes. Although the Douglas Dam was constructed primarily to produce electricity, it was also conceived as a flood control device and recreational area and it was instrumental in changing the economic fortune of Sevier County.

Sevierville Parks and Recreation

Sevierville is known for having one of the best Parks and Recreation Departments in Tennessee. The Parks and Recreation staff creates and implements numerous programs and services for people of all ages in Sevierville. The department manages the Sevierville Community Center, the Sevierville Civic Center and numerous city parks. They have created many camps, clinics and programs which cover a broad array of activities so that there is something for everyone. The department is also in charge of the city’s Memorial River Trail Greenway program, the Urban Forestry/Tree City USA program, landscaping of city facilities and parks and other areas throughout the city, maintaining the city's Winterfest lights and providing general building maintenance for many city facilities.

Sevierville Local Events

Sevierville hosts a variety local events catering to everyone in the family. Check out the Sevierville events listed below.

Tennessee Smokies Baseball

Winterfest Celebration
Sevierville is transformed into a wonderland of brilliant lights, dazzling decorations and magnificent shows!

For more information on local events visit the events calendar by clicking here

Sevierville Attractions

There are plenty of family attractions in Sevierville. Some of Sevierville’s best attractions have been listed below for your convenience. No stay in Sevierville would be complete without visiting these attractions!

Floyd Garret's Muscle Car Museum
Here you can experience the nation’s largest and most incredible collection of American made cars. Featured are over 90 cars worth over $7 million, over 5,000 museum treasures, plus a unique and exciting gift shop where you can find choose from over 18,000 collectibles, gift items, memorabilia and more.

Forbidden Caverns
Sevierville’s Forbidden Caverns is one of America’s most beautiful caverns. Come take a fun and educational tour of natural chimneys, grottos, and a crystal clear stream. The trails are well-lighted, with handrails at all necessary points.

Nascar Speed Park
Here you will find tracks for people of all ages, filled with plenty of full throttle fun! There are also many state of the art arcade and interactive games, merchandise, rides, mini golf, bumper boats, a snack bar, and more.

Tennessee Museum of Aviation
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation is located right beside the airport’s runway. This amazing and unique location literally brings aviation history to life possible as airworthy vintage aircraft perform impromptu flybys for visitors.

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