Sevier County Public Library System

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! To celebrate, our wonderful Reference staff put together this display featuring our staff's dogs. Check it out!

08/26/2026

Share a moment of silence at noon today in honor and memory of Dolly

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

08/26/2026

Capture the Spirit of Football Season at the King Family Library in Sevierville!

Join us for a fun photo opportunity celebrating football season!

Stop by to snap a picture showcasing your favorite team colors (believe it or not, not everyone roots for UT!) and share your shots on Facebook or Instagram!

Please use the hashtags:

08/25/2026

We will miss you, Dolly.

Statement from Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters and Mayor-Elect Bryan McCarter

Sevier County joins our community, our state, and people around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a true Tennessee icon and one of our own.

Dolly’s impact on Sevier County reaches far beyond her remarkable career. She dedicated herself to making this community a better place, from helping lead the recovery and rebuilding efforts following the 2016 wildfires to her lasting commitment to the children and families of our region through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Her generosity, compassion, and love for the people of Sevier County have touched countless lives and will continue to do so for generations to come.

We are deeply grateful for all that Dolly gave to our community and for the way she carried the spirit of the Smokies with her wherever she went. Sevier County has lost a beloved friend, an extraordinary neighbor, and an icon whose legacy will forever be part of the story of our community.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dolly’s family, friends, loved ones, and all those across Sevier County and around the world who are grieving this tremendous loss.

Mayor Larry Waters and Mayor-Elect Bryan McCarter have declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a Day of Mourning in Sevier County in honor of Dolly Parton and her extraordinary life and service to our community.

Additionally, Mayor Waters, in conjunction with Mayor-Elect McCarter, has directed that the Sevier County flag be flown at half-staff until the day of interment in honor of Dolly.

08/25/2026

Hooray for the National Park Service!

The Smokies is putting its party hat on today because the National Park Service is turning 110! 🎉

Though Great Smoky Mountains didn’t become a national park until 1934, people have been working to protect these mountains for well over a century. To honor this legacy, no parking tag is required today as we celebrate more than a century of conservation, resilience, and connection.

🎂 So tell us… does the Smokies get a 10/10 for its birthday?

Happy 110th, NPS!



Original Photo by Jim Bennett

08/25/2026

Creative students!

The Makerspace on the third floor at the King Family Library has set a Back-to-School LEGO build challenge: Build something you saw at school today! The box of LEGO pencils is my favorite! The book and notebook paper are so creative, too!

08/23/2026

Join us in the Makerspace at the King Family Library for Spy Week! Programs each day will run from 3:30-4:30pm. We will be watching spy movies and testing out all kinds of gadets and tools!

For more information, you can call us at 865.453.3532.