Adra Rowland/Sevier County Clerk

08/26/2026

At noon the bell will toll and we will pause in honor our favorite Sevier County daughter, Dolly Parton.
Join us, wherever you are, today in a moment of silence at noon. Then make a point to be kind in celebration of her amazing legacy.

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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

08/25/2026

Today is a sad day in Sevier County. We stop for a moment to grieve the loss of our favorite daughter Dolly Parton. As a little girl growing up I looked up to this lady. This picture is of two girls with dreams.

I, like all of you, mourn the loss of Dolly yet rejoice as a Christian that today she reunited with her beloved husband, parents, and siblings. You can hear our Savior as He greeted her, “Well done my faithful servant.”

In her honor as citizens of the Sevier County she loved, I challenge you to do something nice for someone else - open a door, pay for another’s drive thru order, show kindness with a smile, give a hug, and in all things show you care.

Thank you Dolly Parton for loving us so well.

08/23/2026

These tags support local nonprofit in our hometown.

National Nonprofit Day was earlier this week! 🤗 We’re proud to say that some of the proceeds from many of our specialty license plates benefit nonprofit organizations. See how much is allocated in our Specialty Plate Sales dashboard: https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-and-registration/data-dashboards/specialty-plate.html

08/21/2026

Please take notice On August 31st the Sevier County Clerks Office in Gatlinburg will close at 330 pm and the Courthouse will close at 400 pm in order to close out financial term. Thank you for understanding.

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone that supported,prayed and voted for me during this election season.

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported,voted and prayed for me and family during the election. I will always do what is best for Sevier County and our residents.

08/01/2026

Today is the last day to early vote! Election Day is Thursday. You vote matters it’s your voice.

07/28/2026

I am asking you to please vote. Your voice your vote

07/23/2026

Don’t forget to vote! Your vote is your voice!

07/21/2026

Wonderful Q&A time with the Smoky Mountain Wedding Association. Many thanks to the association and it’s members for a yummy dinner and great conversation.