Sevier County Highway Dept

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 📲

07/24/2026

Good Friday Morning

We worked on another safety project this week at the dump site on Hodges Bend Rd. We hope that this will help everyone who uses that dump.

07/06/2026

Attention 🚨🚨

This week expect delays on Bear Mtn Ln we will be replacing a tile and the road may be closed at some periods during the process

06/30/2026

06/19/2026

Clifford Joe Morris, age 82, of Sevierville, TN, passed away on June 17, 2026.

Clifford dedicated 38 years to the Sevier County Highway Department paving and working on other various roadway jobs. He was an extremely hard worker and took great pride in his work.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family, some of which work here with us at the Highway Dept, Mark and Travis Morris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult period as well as anyone else who may be feeling this loss.

Clifford you will be missed, Thank you for all that you did.

View Clifford Joe Morris's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/12/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍; 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟐𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a day of mourning to remember the life and service of Sevier County Commissioner Ronnie Allen, who passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 80.

Commissioner Allen was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2002 and was currently serving his sixth term representing the 7th district. Allen was an active member of the Transportation, Steering, and Delinquent Tax Committees.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Commissioner Ronnie Allen,” said Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters. “Ronnie’s commitment to public service and his tireless work for the betterment of our county will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him."

The 1896 Bell atop the Historic Sevier County Courthouse will ring a solemn toll at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 12, to honor Commissioner Allen’s legacy. Additionally, Mayor Waters has announced that the Sevier County flag will remain at half-staff until the day of interment.

06/12/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we say good bye to Ronnie Allen, who passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 80. Ronnie Allen worked hard and dedicated himself to Sevier County not only as a Commissioner but also here at the Highway Dept for 20 years. We would like to extend our condolences to Ronnie's family and anyone who may be impacted by this loss.

Thank you Ronnie for helping keep this county safe and beautiful!
You will be missed!

06/01/2026

Our Crews are working hard!!!

With the rain coming down a lot the past week or so you may have noticed we weren't paving as much. We don't pave in the rain because it weakens the asphalt and durability of it. So be patient with us during these heavy rain periods of the year.

We still have a crew in the Seymour area and our other crew has moved over to the Kodak area of the county.

Have a great week Sevier County!

05/19/2026

Hello Everyone

Our crews have been busy; Here are some of the roads we have paved so far this paving season as well as one of the projects we did to make an intersection safer.

04/20/2026

Attention Everyone

We will be beginning a paving project on Dripping Springs Rd starting today. Please use an alternate route if possible, otherwise please drive slowly and with caution thru our work zones.

Thank you, and we hope you all have a great week!