Tag: Sevier County

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: Jul 9, 2026 / 12:00 PM EDT Updated: Jul 9, 2026 / 05:23 PM EDT SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Millions of people travel through Sevier County every year, many choosing the area as a destination stay, but others call it home.    While the number of people visiting typically far outweighs those who live there, 6 News caught up […]

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: Jun 27, 2025 / 05:53 PM EDT Updated: Jun 27, 2025 / 06:16 PM EDT PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee tourism broke their revenue record for the fourth year in a row, according to the latest report from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.   The report, highlighting the economic […]

The American Eagle Foundation opened it’s new Project Eagle facility on Thursday, bringing to life an education center that has been in the works since 2019.