History
Sevierville, located in the beautiful valley of the Forks of the Little Pigeon River, is the eighth oldest town in Tennessee. It was founded in 1795. Sevierville is named for John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee, and Dolly Parton is Sevierville's most famous hometown girl.
Location
Sevierville is located between Asheville, North Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee, on Interstate 40 at exit 407. Sitting on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains next to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Sevierville is easily accessible by car or plane. It is less than one hour from Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport, with more than 100 commercial flights per day. The Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg Airport is only minutes away with a 5,500-foot runway which services small aircrafts including corporate jets. Both taxi and rental services are available. Call (865) 453-8393 for more information.
Population
There are over 13,000 residents in Sevierville and over 71,000 in Sevier County. Sevier County includes Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center and surrounding communities.
Lodging
Sevierville has over 3,000 lodging facilities including campsites. Types of accommodations include secluded mountain cabins, modern condos, luxury hotels, water park hotels moderate family motels and RV parks. Sevier County provides lodging for approximately 40,000.
Attractions
Sevierville is fun. Our attractions range from museums featuring muscle cars and warbird aircraft to NASCAR themed go-kart tracks, underground cave tours, petting zoos and even interactive mini-golf courses. There is so much to see and do in Sevierville and helpful guides like the Sevierville Vacation Planner and the Sevierville Trip Planner can help you decide what to do while in the area.
Sevierville is entertaining. Six shows fill Sevierville's two music theaters offering fun, family-friendly shows throughout the day and into the evening.
Shopping
Located in the heart of the best outlet, antique and craft shopping in the country, Sevierville is a shopper's paradise. From designer clothes and outlet stores to mountain crafts and flea markets, shoppers find a variety of treasures in Sevierville.
Fishing
Sevierville is near beautiful Douglas Lake with excellent bass and crappie fishing - boat rentals available. Many fishing areas in the national park are full of trout and smallmouth bass. For more information on fishing, contact the Park Visitor Center at (865) 436-5615.
Visiting the Great Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country. There are 12 major hiking trails and nine self-guided trails. Maps of the trails may be obtained at the Park Visitor Center located at the park entrance.
Festivals & Events
Sevierville is proud to sponsor some of the best festivals in the Great Smoky Mountains. Each year, we celebrate the beauty of the mountains and the history of our hometown.
Home of Dolly Parton
A statue of Dolly sculpted by local artist Jim Gray decorates the lawn of Sevierville's courthouse, and Dolly herself unveiled the statue on May 2, 1987, while her proud parents looked on. In 1986, she opened her Dollywood entertainment park in neighboring Pigeon Forge. She comes home each April for the park's seasonal Grand Opening and makes several other appearances in the area during the year. Many of Dolly's family members still live in the Sevierville area, and several of them, including brother Randy, perform regularly at Dollywood.
Historic Downtown
Sevierville is very proud of its downtown and historic town square. Years ago, at Temple's Feed Store, County Commissioner Jimmie Temple married over 15,000 couples next to his bags of feed and bedding plants. The feed store is no longer there but Temple continues to conduct marriage ceremonies downtown. A variety of wedding chapels call historic downtown home and so does the town's bus station which is located in Taulbee's Restaurant. Sevierville's 108-year-old courthouse, located in the heart of downtown, is an excellent example of Victorian architecture. Built in 1895-96 for $22,000 and renovated in 1970-74 for $577,000, the courthouse is a direct reflection of the care and pride residents put into keeping the hometown feeling alive in downtown Sevierville. The latest addition cost $500,000 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse stands proud with 13-inch thick brick walls and a foundation made of limestone hauled from the old McCown place, the site where Vulcan Materials Company now stands. The Seth Thomas Clock in the courthouse tower originally cost $1,353 plus $42.55 freight.
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You know, watching these attractions made me open up to a lot of things. You see, I live in New Jersey and most of my summers I spent my vacation at Morey's Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey. I also went to Six Flags Great Adventure and Clementon Park. I will be moving down there (in Nashville) in October of this year, and I will most likely spend my vacation near the Smoky Mountains beginning in the summer of 2012.
jarchoco 6 months ago
Used to have a pen-pal from Sevierville. I've been to Gatlinburg/Dollywood, Knoxville.
CadillacL 1 year ago
Somebody needs to build another Magic World!
RedDawgXXV 2 years ago
i live down or up from it idk! :) i love it ! and i love ur vid its great!
saddiesbud 2 years ago
Lived there for 9 years and loved it. Would go back in a heartbeat if I could!!!
ur2beutiful 2 years ago
lol i live right across from this place I actually live on the road between olive garden and red lobster...... I also get in the speed park for free because my sister works there its SWEET!!!!!!!
s3th300 2 years ago
OMG! I wanna travel to Sevierville. Seems to be a beautiful place!
Naama4Matt 2 years ago
Just got back and it is beautiful.
baileal 3 years ago 2
i live here
guitarstjohnson 3 years ago
Y'all come back now! Ya, He'r?
Meet you a local that can tell you all the great places off the beatin' track, ...and get you in to most things free!
jazmundln 3 years ago