Tennessee Smoky Mountains Area News
Sevier County Humane Society- will hold its biggest fundraiser for the year, its Champagne Auction. Preview of auction is set for 1p.m. with the auction starting at 2p.m. this Saturday at the Sevierville Civic Center. The auction will contain fine art from many notable local artists, an antique Persian Hamadan Rug, passes to local theaters, gift certificates to restaurants and hotels, a Florida getaway, golf club membership, gift baskets, and plenty of pet gifts.
There is to be plenty of food. Tickets are a $5 donation to the Sevier County Humane Society and Animal Shelter. Tickets will be available at the shelter and at the door of the event. For more info, call the Sevier County Humane Society at 453-7000.
Gatlinburg Parade- The Gatlinburg Parade starts at 7pm Friday December 4th. Many local and out of state companies are working hard to provide floats immersed in the Christmas spirit. Along with the floats are plenty talented performers just waiting to share their Christmas spirit!
So, no bah-humbug, drive safely and join in the Gatlinburg Christmas festivities with family and friends.
If you are unable to make it to the Gatlinburg Christmas Parade, be sure to catch the parade on our Gatlinburg Space Needle Web Cam. If the television station is not using the cam, you can control the web cam from your computer. Zoom in and watch your favorite floats or performers. Enjoy, and have a wonderful Christmas. Remember those less fortunate than yourself and share the spirit of Christmas giving. Amazing what a hug or a kind word will do to brighten an other’s day.
Smoky Mountain Roadway Congestion - The recent rock slide, along I-40 near the TN - NC border, has caused many visitors to the Tennessee Smokies to seek alternate routes. This in turn has slightly increased traffic going over the mountains between Gatlinburg TN and Cherokee NC. The traffic does not seem to be an issue during the weekdays and increases on weekends, especially holiday weekends.
So as weather tends to get colder, fog rolls in more often and possible snow in higher elevations approaches, stay safe and be prepared to add time to your travels. The route is very scenic and enjoyable but not if you feel rushed under abnormal traffic loads.
