Town of Pittman Center, TN City Hall

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

JOINT NEWS RELEASE

Historic Courthouse Bell to Toll in Honor of Dolly Parton; County to Observe Moment of Silence at Noon

In honor of Dolly Parton and her extraordinary life and lasting contributions to the people of Sevier County, the 1896 bell atop the historic Sevier County Courthouse will ring a solemn toll today at noon (Wednesday, August 26).

The solemn tolling is being held by Sevier County, the Cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, the Town of Pittman Center, and the Sevier County School System in conjunction with the Day of Mourning proclaimed in honor of Dolly Parton.

The courthouse bell will ring as a tribute to Dolly’s remarkable life, her deep connection to Sevier County, and the profound impact she has had on generations of people throughout the community and around the world.

In honor of Dolly attending and graduating from Sevier County High School, all schools across the county will observe a moment of silence at noon.

Residents and businesses across Sevier County are also asked to observe a moment of silence today at noon in remembrance of Dolly’s remarkable life and to keep her family, friends, and loved ones around the world in their thoughts and prayers.

The five-minute tolling of the 1896 bell will serve as a solemn tribute to Dolly Parton and a reminder of the lasting difference she made in the place she always called home.

City of Sevierville, Tennessee Government
City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Government
City of Gatlinburg
Town of Pittman Center, TN City Hall

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Our Public Works Department will be working on Copeland Road this morning, beginning at 7:00 am. They will be working on bank stabilization due to all the recent rain. The road will NOT be closed, but be prepared for a delay. We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/12/2026

UPDATE: Watch has been cancelled. Storms have weakened below severe criteria. Some gusty winds will still be possible. Flash flooding concerns remain.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been extended westward and southward as confidence increases that a line of storms moving southeast from Kentucky may bring strong winds.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Please remember that school starts tomorrow, August 7, 2026, in Sevier County! As students head back to school, please watch for children getting on and off school buses and be alert for our officers directing traffic in school zones. Your patience and extra caution will help keep everyone safe. Wishing all our students, teachers, staff, and families a safe, successful, and wonderful school year!

07/28/2026

7/28/26
The National Weather Service is tracking another round of severe weather that may impact Sevier County this morning and again later this afternoon. Please stay ⚠️, as conditions can change quickly.
Possible threats include:
• 💨 Strong, damaging winds
• 🌨️ Hail
• 🌧️Rain
When thunder roars, go indoors ⛈️.
And remember: never drive across flooded roadways — 🚫🚗🌊.
Make sure you can receive emergency and weather alerts by signing up for CodeRED at: www.sevierema.org 📲