The Derosia Team

It's almost the first day of Fall.  Typically, we would imagine our days getting cooler, but around here it seems like summer wants to hang around a little longer. However, even though the temperature might not be getting you in the fall spirit, there are plenty of activities for the family to make it feel more like fall! Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is bigger than ever this year. This event takes place from September 7-November 25, 2018. Don't miss the traditional Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, November 7. They have gone all out decorating town for Fall this year with new season decorations. Make sure to take a picture with one of the many life size 3 dimensional scarecrow people.  Experience the past at the Old Mill Heritage Day on September 22, 2018. This annual tradition is sure to get the whole family excited for Fall. Enjoy a farmers market, petting zoo, old-time games, basket making, quilt demonstrations, cloggers, and so much more. Lea...

Enjoy this posting with some great flashback photos from the Sevier County Area!   Cliff Davis Motor Company-1964   Broady's Hospital built in the 1940's.    Watson Motor Company Wrecker...check out the 3 digit phone number!   Anderson's Food Market located in what is now Gatlinburg near where Parton's Deli is.    Late 60's View of the Old Mill in Pigeon Forge   Sevierville looking down Bruce Street towards Court Avenue just before the court house   Sevier County Electric System   Gatlinburg Trolley System   The General Store at Rebel Railroad Rebel Railroad....now known as Dollywood

Sevier County, Tennessee was established September 18, 1794 and covers about 6,000 square miles.  There are three distinct regions in Sevier County, Appalachian Mountain region to the north, Foothills region in the central portion, and the Great Valley of East Tennessee, which stretches 9,200 square miles across Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee. Since the counties establishment, the county seat has been situated at Sevierville, the eighth oldest city in Tennessee.  As with an old county throughout the world, their is always historic buildings and places that still remain today.  Sevier County is no exception.  There are many historic buildings that make up part of the history of Sevier County that are still standing today.  Some of these buildings/places have made their way to the United States National Registry of Historic Places.  Because their are so many important buildings/places within Sevier County it is near impossible to hit on all of these in o...

Easter is a time for Springtime Festivals and a holiday for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, Tennessee have several different Easter Festivals and Celebrations for visitors and locals of all ages.  On Saturday, April 7, 2012, The Pigeon Forge Community Center will a host brunch with the Easter Bunny at the Old Mill Square at 8 am followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at Pigeon Forge City Park at 10 am. The Easter Egg Hunt is split up into 4 differentage groups so every kid has a chance to participate.  The times are staggered so that parents with kids in different age groups will have a chance to regroup and watch all kids participate. The age groups consist of 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.  The Easter Egg Hunt is a free event however their is a charge for brunch with the Easter Bunny.  Spaces are limited so you might want to get your tickets today. ...