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🌱 Sevier County mourns Commissioner Ronnie Allen’s passing and legacy

Sevierville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Sevierville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sevier County mourns Commissioner Ronnie Allen’s passing and legacy
  • See which Sevierville students made Walters State’s honor rolls
  • How a Sevierville scouting luncheon honored a longtime local DA

Also on today's calendar: Sevierville, TN and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. County mourns loss of Commissioner Ronnie Allen (themountainpress.com) — Sevierville and all of Sevier County are mourning Commissioner Ronnie Allen, 80, who died Wednesday while serving District 7, Seat A. County leaders praised his public service, ordered county flags at half-staff, and will toll the Historic Sevier County Courthouse bell Friday afternoon as Republicans move to select a replacement candidate for the ballot.
   

2. WSCC announces president's, dean's lists (themountainpress.com) — Dozens of Sevierville students have earned spots on Walters State Community College’s spring president’s and dean’s lists, celebrating strong GPAs and full-time course loads. The long list of local names showcases Sevier County’s academic talent across Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Kodak, Pigeon Forge, and Seymour.
   

3. Scouting America honors former DA Al Schmutzer Jr. (themountainpress.com) — Sevierville hosted a special Scouting America luncheon Thursday honoring former Fourth Judicial District Attorney General Al Schmutzer Jr. with the Good Scout Award for decades of service. Local scouting leaders highlighted how the program continues shaping Sevier County youth, including girls, to build confidence, character, and resilience in an era of social media and drug pressures.
   

4. Parked at one of these lots? You may be owed money (wreg.com) — If you’ve parked in a Metropolis-managed lot in Sevierville since mid-2021, you may be eligible for part of a $6.5 million state settlement over unclear pricing and signage. Tennesseans who were overcharged, ticketed, or booted can now file online claims and could receive restitution payments in early 2027.
   

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  • Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Janitorial/Cleaning & Maintenance Attendant in Sevierville. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Nabisco Retail Merchandiser/order writer in Sevierville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sevierville here.

Ok Sevierville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sevierville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sevierville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.