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Several new blueway landings now open in Sevierville

What: Several new blueway landings now open in Sevierville
Where: See location information below
When: Monday, December 2, 2024
 
After years of planning, fundraising, grant writing and construction, three new blueway landings in Sevierville are now open to the public. The blueway project was first presented as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan approved by the Sevierville Mayor and Board of Alderman in October 2018.
 
Located on the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River, the blueway landings are designed to provide safe, ADA compatible access for kayakers, anglers, and small boat users as the river runs through Downtown Sevierville. 
 
The three new blueway landings are:
• Coller Drive landing, located under the Collier Drive bridge;
• Charles D. Blalock landing at City Park;
• Koester-Bozeman Family landing at Hardin Lane.
 
Once completed, the project will be called “the Rivers and Ridges Experience,” and consist of five blueway landings, providing new recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
 
Since 2020, City staff worked with the Parks and Recreation Foundation to raise funds from the private sector and received two grants from the State of Tennessee. The City then provided matching funds to allow the blueway landings project to proceed.
 
This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee. For additional information, please contact the Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department at 865-453-5441.
 

Parks and Recreation schedules December mountain hike

What: Parks and Recreation schedules December mountain hike
Where: Old Sugarlands Trail to "The Rock House"
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike on Old Sugarlands Trail. This guided hike is FREE and limited to ten participants. Participants must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to a meeting location. Meeting time and location to be provided after registration.

This moderate, six mile hike offers glimpses into the history of the Sugarlands community, and early development of the park with stops at an old cemetery, a CCC (Civilian Conservation Core) camp, and the rock house. More details about this area can be accessed at:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/old-sugarlands-trail-to-rock-house?sh=ggfcoh

Registration is available online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. The registration deadline is Monday, December 9, at 5:00 p.m. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms are available online and must be returned to the Community Center front desk by December 9 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Beth Penland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 865-453-5441.

Community Center sidewalk repair to begin December 2

What: Community Center sidewalk repair to begin December 2
Where: Sevierville Community Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard
When: Beginning Monday, December 2, 2024

Sidewalk repairs will begin at the Sevierville Community Center on Monday, December 2. While repairs are ongoing, one of the two ramps leading to the center from the parking lot will be closed. One ramp will always remain open.

Weather and other conditions permitting, the work is expected to be completed in two-three weeks. For additional information, please call 865-453-5441.

Community Center delayed opening December 3

What: Community Center delayed opening December 3
Where: Sevierville Community Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The Sevierville Community Center opening will be delayed until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, due to planned plumbing repairs. For additional information, please call 865-453-5441.

Temporary closure of Community Center gymnasium

What: Temporary closure of Community Center gymnasium
Where: Sevierville Community Center
When: Beginning Monday, November 18, 2024

The City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Sevierville Community Center gymnasium will be closed from Monday, November 18-Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The closure is necessary to allow construction to continue on the new Children’s Center.

The gymnasium will reopen for regularly scheduled activities at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5th. For additional information, please call 865-453-5441.

Accessibility

The Parks and Recreation Department will make every effort to accommodate anyone desiring access to any facility including ADA Approved Listening Devices. For accessability assistance, please call 865-453-5441.

Contact Us

Patrick Oxley, Director

200 Gary Wade Blvd.
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865.453.5441

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