The Sevier County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help in identifying and apprehending a suspect in the robbery of Domino’s Pizza.

     According to Sheriff Ron Seals, On Monday May 7^th, at app. 2:30PM ,deputies with the Sevier County  Sheriff’s  Office responded to a reported armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza located on Chapman Highway in Seymour. Officers arrived on the scene and the clerk stated that a white male entered the store and displayed a handgun and demanded money. The employee gave the perpetrator an undisclosed amount of money and he then fled on foot. The robber is described as being 5’7”-5’8” in height with a slender build, wearing sunglasses, black hat with U.T. insignia, red shirt and blue jeans. An investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone that has any information is asked to call the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 865-428-1899 or 865-453-4668.

  Home Improvements. For all your home repair and improvement needs call Brandon at 865-661-5543. I am experienced and trustworthy with 8 years experience in painting, gutter cleaning, air conditioning and carpentry. Call for a free estimate. No job too small.   

 Three swimmers from TKA Competed at Baylor for the championship

   Three swimmers from The King’s Academy in Seymour took part in the 2012 Southeastern Middle School Championships at Baylor School Natatorium in Chattanooga and Knoxville Interscholastic Swim League High School City Meet Championships at the University of Tennessee Allan Jones Aquatic Center.

     Mason Fox, 13, returned for finals in the 100 fly dropping over 3.5 seconds and finished 15^th place. Grant Rollins, 13, returned for finals in the 100 free and 100 back. He placed 5^th in the 100 free and 6^th in the 100 back. Both Fox and Rollins took part in the 200 freestyle relay that swam to a 2^nd place finish. In addition, they swam the 400 relay to a 7^th place finish. The team placed 2^nd in overall team points while competing against 40 middle schools from around the Southeast.

     Leah Rollins, a freshman, swam the 50 free and the 100 free. Although swimming with a nagging shoulder injury, Leah was in the top 25% of over 200 swimmers swimming the 50 free. She swam the breaststroke for finals in the 200 medley relay. The relay team finished 10^th overall while competing against 33 area high schools.

     What a fantastic weekend for these swimmers!

Today is the last day for the 2012 Home Builders Show. The show is produced by the Sevier County Home Builders and is located at the Sevierville Event Center on Winfield Dunn Parkway. There are businesses present from a unique motorized patio roof to information from the State of Tennessee Fire Prevention department and everything in between. With today's weather come out a have a learning experience before the Super Bowl Game.

Visitors to the home show stop to learn about Patio Concepts of Tennessee's unique motorized patio roof. It allows for sunshine or shade with the push of a button.

Learn how to be fire safe when burning outdoors at the Home Builders show.

The Green Valley Motel on the Parkway in South Pigeon Forge is involved in a major fire tonight. There are no reported injuries at this time. The fire is not controlled and we will have updates to follow.

 INDIANAPOLIS --- The Tusculum College men’s basketball team is ranked in three team categories according to the latest edition of the NCAA Division II national statistics.

 Tusculum is listed 41^st in the country in team rebound margin (+5.8), 43^rd in field goal percentage (.487) and 48^th in field goal percentage defense (.408).

 The Pioneers (5-5, 2-0 in South Atlantic Conference) return to action for the first time in 16 days as they travel to Harrogate, Tenn. to take on third-ranked and undefeated Lincoln Memorial University (12-0, 2-0 SAC) Wednesday night at 8 p.m.  LMU is one of only eight remaining undefeated DII teams in the nation.

 Tusculum, winners of five of its last seven, are off to its first 2-0 SAC start in eight years are in a three-way tie for first place in the league standings, along with LMU and Anderson University.

       Sheila Dinwoodie has been crafting metal sculptures since 1994.

     The new Arts and Crafts Village at The Christmas Fest at the Smoky Mountain Opry Theater in Pigeon Forge is giving guests a chance to see local craftsmen at work and to shop for handmade goods while in town. The festival. Located at traffic light 0 will run through Dec. 30.
    David Fee, president of Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment said the shops at the Arts and Crafts Village at The Christmas Fest are different from ordinary shops.  “Each of our shops is unique with a tremendous selection of hand crafted items,” Fee said. “They offer things to meet the needs of a traveling customer who sees shopping as entertainment while in town.  Buyers have access to one-of-a-kind products in a hassle-free, casual, and fun shopping environment that is in a convenient location right in front of The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater. Parking and admission to the Arts and Crafts Village is free and we hope visitors will want to walk around our festival that features over a million lights and see our Smoky Mountain Christmas Spectacular Show while they are here.”
     Just in time for the holiday season, the following locally hand made items are offered at The Christmas Fest outside The Smoky Mountain Opry:  rustic frames, metal sculptures, sock dolls, baskets, soap, pottery, nylon wreaths, portraits and many other things.  The festival also has a huge outdoor ice skating rink -- the first of its kind on the Parkway with a covered arena, skate rental and changing area, as well as a viewing area for those who just want to watch.  In addition there is a Ferris wheel, Christmas Carousel, a Himalaya ride, an Alpine Racing Slide, Santa Claus, live reindeer, an outdoor synchronized Christmas Light Show and a choreographed indoor Laser Light Show, food vendors, horse drawn carriage rides, a Santa train ride, and a S'mores Pit. At the S'mores Pit guests are able to roast their own marshmallows.  Also available are Wassail, hot chocolate, popcorn balls, roasted nuts and other Christmas themed menu items. 
    Jean and Jeff Zinneman of Sevierville have The Basket Shop at the Christmas Fest.  Jean has been making baskets for over 25 years and her merchandise was featured twice on QVC.  The second time she was on QVC she showcased a mail/key holder basket and she sold 1400 baskets in 3 minutes. After she filled all of those orders she didn't want to look at baskets for 4 or 5 years she said. At The Christmas Fest the Zinnemans are offering a wide variety of basket items as well as wooden ornaments and organic dog treats.  They are also exhibiting some wood products made by Wayne Reynolds in their shop.  Reynolds makes birdhouses, jewelry boxes and specialized children's wooden toys such as guns, ping-pong ball shooters and a jig doll. (A jig doll, also known as a slapjack, is a wooden percussion instrument that consists of a doll with loose joints on the end of a long stick. The operator jiggles the toy rhythmically and the legs of the doll hit the stick as if the doll is clogging.)  In addition they are also selling hand made stockings by Pat Edmonds.  Basket prices in the shop range from $12 to $50.
     Another shop at the Festival is from The Knoxville Soap and Candle Factory.  Soaps products include: Chamomile, Cucumber and Grits, Lavender, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Peppermint and Oatmeal, Rosemary, Smoky Mountain Rain, Seaweed, Tea Tree, Honey and Oatmeal, Plumeria Facial Cleansing Bar, Eucalyptus, Spearmint and Oatmeal, Christmas Cinnamon and Avocado Shaving Soap. The Knoxville Soap and Candle Factory has been making soap since 1998 using their exclusive recipe containing 85 percent olive oil, along with coconut and palm oils and they have now added shea butter as well.  They make hand-rolled soap balls, square soaps, candles and melting tarts.  “We have a rich lather that moisturizes skin and never leaves a soapy film,” said shop worker, Savannah Newcomb.  “Our soaps retail from $2.25 to $8.”
     The Solar Stone Studio Shop features handmade stoneware pottery such as functional coffee cups. They also have artistic pieces such as face jugs and mugs and oil lamps.  Owners Tiffany and Nolan apprenticed at Alewine Pottery in Gatlinburg and have been making pottery for the past six years.  They produce their pottery at a studio in Cosby, Tenn., and some shops in Gatlinburg also carry their collection.  Their pottery ranges from $6 to $50.
     The Afterlife Rejects, which has humble homemade beginnings in a home in Cosby, Tenn., is a 2-year-old company that has found success with sock dolls.  “Every one of our dolls is unique,” said owner Patty Kalas.  “We never make the same one twice.” Kalas teamed up with her 13-year-old, son, Laurence, her 17-year-old daughter, Naomi, her 19-year-old daughter, Cat, and her 22-year-old daughter, Savannah, to launch the doll company.  Even husband Peter helps with the business by stuffing the dolls and lugging them to trade shows. Dolls range in price from $10 to $25.
     One of the most unique specialty retailers at the Christmas Fest at the Opry is the Dinwoodie Metal Sculptors made by Stan, Bob and Sheila Dinwoodie.  Stan Dinwoodie has been creating metal sculptures since 1972, and he taught son, Bob, in 1987 and Bob taught wife, Sheila, in 1994 -- so it truly is a family business. The Dinwoodie's use copper (sheet goods, tubing and wiring), brass, stainless steel and nails to create their works of art.  “We can put 150 hours of work into one piece so it is very labor intensive,” Bob Dinwoodie said.  “I use flat copper that has been hit with a hammer to create the look of bark when I make copper tree pieces and then I color them with a torch,” he said.  “Some pieces are given bright color with chemicals and some are painted.”  The shop carries copper “stocking stuffer” items such as ladybugs, Christmas ornaments, dogwood and candle centerpieces, and various wall plaques featuring pine, oak, maple and dogwood leaves, as well as black bear lamps.  They also make garden accents such as water fountains adding the tranquil sound of the great outdoors.  The shop even has a copper turkey for Thanksgiving.  The sculptures range in price from $ 5 to $750 so there is something for all price ranges.
     Ruth's Roses features hand painted roses on lamps, dishes, note cards, hand held mirrors, jewelry including necklaces, earrings, pins and bracelets, and even baby shoes and bathroom sinks! Owner Ruth Russell from Columbia, Missouri, is a third generation china or porcelain painter. Her specialty is roses but she paints all kinds of flowers, rabbits and other things found in nature.  She also paints angels and she paints photo mats that her husband frames.  All of her designs are fired in a kiln so the designs won't fade or wash off and the items can be cleaned with regular window cleaner. Russell has been doing craft shows for over 20 years and she travels from craft show to show in her motor home.   She travels with two kilns so she can paint on the road.  Merchandise in her store ranges from $9 to $48.    
    Smoky Mountain Portraits has keepsake portraits in a wide variety of styles, sizes and mediums.  Perfect for souvenirs of guest's visits to the Smoky Mountains or to give as Christmas gifts, the company offers pencils sketches, charcoal portraits and classic pastel portraits.  Owner Mike Spearman is originally from Florida and worked at a lot of amusement parks there.  He most recently worked at Dollywood where he did a portrait of Dolly Parton as well as one of her parents.   His sittings range from $16 to $75 depending on what the customer wants and how long it takes.  He is even willing to take special orders to make portraits from photographs.  “I really like to do fine portraits by commission,” he said. 
    Bill Spurling, of The Huckleberry Patch in Wears Valley also has a shop at The Christmas Fest.  He makes and sells rustic framed prints.  Spurling buys the prints from different print companies.  “I began the business 10 years ago in Pigeon Forge,” he said.  “We couldn't get the frames anywhere else so we started making them ourselves and now we wholesale our frames all over the country.”  Spurling uses Alpine wood that he buys from a lumber company and then he stains it before making the frames.  The framed prints range in price from  $10 to $110.
    Donna Blackwood (of The Country Jamboree Breakfast Show), Carol Reed and Jonathan Kunkle offer Christmas Wreaths in their booth called J & M Designs.   The wreaths made of nylon netting, come in a wide variety of colors including a UT orange and white wreath.  They also carry hand painted ornaments from Gatlinburg.  This is the first year of the business so new merchandise is plentiful and they have some great deals said Blackwood.   The wreaths range in price from $75 to $150 and the ornaments sell for $9.95.
   Christmas Fest is open every day at the Smoky Mountain Opry from 1 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.  The Smoky Mountain Christmas Spectacular runs every day with shows at 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 3 p.m. matinees on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.  Tickets are available online at www.SmokyMtnOpry.com or by calling 865-429-SHOW (7469).  The Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group also owns The Comedy Barn Theater®, The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, The Country Jamboree Breakfast Show, Tony Roma's Restaurant, Happy Days Restaurant and SeePigeonForge.com. 

    Pigeon Forge Police are searching for a white male wanted for the rape of a 16-year- old male.

 Matthew  Roberts who's last know address is 956 Pine Street, Seymour TN., is suspected in the assault. An arrest warrant is on file at the Sevier County  Sheriff's office charging Roberts with Rape. Roberts drives a 1991 Chevy S-10 Truck, Blue in Color, Tennessee License Plate # C04 99F TN

   Anyone with information about Roberts whereabouts is asked to contact Pigeon Forge Police Department  at 865-453-9063.

 Police are seeking public assistance in finding Mathew Roberts who is suspected of rape.  

    Three local students were among those honored for academic achievment by being included in the Dean's or Honors list at Wesleyan College.
Robert Harper, a Senior Interdisciplinary Studies major and a resident of Sevierville, TN - Dean's.
Ramon Rivera, a Sophomore International Management major and a resident of Pigeon Forge, TN - Honors.
Leslie Messel, a Sophomore Biology with Pre-Professional Studies Emphasis major and a resident of Seymour, TN - Honors.
    To be eligible for the Honors List, a student must be registered for 12 or more hours and attain a grade point average of at least 3.70 with no grade below B. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must be registered for 12 or more hours and attain a grade point average of at least 3.40 with no grade below C.

Johnson Pest Control was one of many businesses that participated in the 2011 Smoky Mountain Home Show.    

 The 24th annual Smoky Mountain Home Show has been scheduled for Feb. 3,4,5. The annual home show has always been a great place for people in the home improvement, building industry or finance industry to network and meet potential clients.

 In the past, as many as 100 booths comprised the show. The show featured vendors selling services such as home improvements, interior decorating, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, HVAC, pest control, home financing and other services. Vendors get great visibility while representing their companies and meeting potential clients.

  "In the past we have had people gather enough contacts that they were able to get as much as a year's worth of work during these three days," said Sharon Loomis of the Smoky Mountain Home Show.  

   The show is now accepting vendors and space is going fast. While the show is still three months out, as much as one fourth of the booths have been rented.

 Anyone seeking to rent a booth at the show is encouraged to call Loomis at 865-453-4769. For more information visist the web Site at www.smokymountainhomeshow.com.

Representatives of Master Dry met with potential clients at the home show 

                                        Herron  

                                         Kitts

                                     McMahan

   Three inmates escaped the Sevier County Jail Thursday prompting a manhunt. At approximately 9:30 PM  3 inmates overpowered a guard at the Sevier County Mininum Security Jail Annex on Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville and climbed a security fence and fled on foot.

    An intense search of the area using K-9s, helicopters and ground searchers from various law enforcement agencies was conducted and the inmates were not found at that time. It is believed that one of the inmates may be injured. The following three subjects are being sought at this time for escape.

    Roy Ray Herron, 24,  is a white male that weighs 160 lbs and stands 6’0. He has  brown hair and  blue eyes and has a tattoo of “Sandra” on his left arm. Herron is incarcerated for theft and burglary

    Calvin Junior McMahan, 45, is a white male who stands 5’8” and weighs 175lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is being incarcerated for child support violation

    Tommy Ray Kitts, 37, is a white male that stands 5’10” and weighs 160 lbs. He has  brown eyes and brown hair and has  tattoo of a dragon on his right shoulder. He is being incarcerated for violation of probation, traffic charges and identity theft

      The subjects may be travelling with a female in a maroon Chevy Lumina or a 1993 blue Ford station wagon both having Tennessee plates. The Sheriff’s Department is asking that anyone that has any information to the whereabouts or encounters the individuals to call the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office at 865-453-4668 or their local law enforcement.

                                                 Donald Black  

     A Sevier County man has been arrested and charged in connection with 2 armed robberies. Donald M. Black, age 34, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of armed robbery. Black was taken into custody later in the night on outstanding warrants from Cocke and Loudon Counties. Black, of 1241 Old Red Lane Seymour is suspected of robbing the Dollar General store located at 2474 Boyds Creek Road was robbed on two occasions in November.

    The first robbery occurred on Nov. 10, when Black was alleged to have entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money from the cash register. He allegedly fled the scene in a white SUV. the second robbery occurred on  Nov. 28 when a white male entered the same store brandishing a large knife and robbed the clerk and fled in a white SUV.

    Investigators were able to determine through video surveillance and eyewitness statements that it was the same vehicle and subject that robbed the store both times.

   On Wednesday Dec. 7, investigators with the Sheriff’s Office developed information that led them to a residence on Old Red Lane off Boyds Creek Road, where a white SUV that matched the description was located.

   After further investigation Detectives formally charged black with 2 counts of aggravated robbery. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Investigators from Sevierville Police Department, who are also investigating a similar robbery in their jurisdiction. Black is being held on a $100,000 bond pending an arraignment in Sevier County General Sessions Court. Anyone with any further information about the crimes is asked to contact the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 865-428-1899 or 453-4668.

   The City of Sevierville Police Department  and Sevier County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a person suspected of three recent robberies.

    On November 17, 2011, the suspect allegedly robbed Mountain National Bank on Winfield Dunn Parkway (Highway 66) in Sevierville. Witnesses at this robbery described the suspect as a heavy set, white male, in his late 20s to mid 30s, approximately 5’ 10” to 6’2”tall, and weighing approximately 210 to 240 pounds.

   The same man is suspected of robbing the Dollar General Store on Boyd’s creek Highway in Seymour on November 10, 2011 and again on November 28, 2011.

   In the November 10 robbery, witnesses stated he presented a hand gun; on the November 28 robbery, witnesses stated he presented a knife. The suspect was believed to be driving a small or mid-sized white SUV the Dollar General Store robberies.

    Citizens are reminded not to confront or make contact with this suspect, but instead to call the numbers below or your local law enforcement agency. Anyone with information regarding this suspect or these incidents is requested to contact:Mountain National Bank robbery:  SPD @ 865-453-5506 or Knoxville FBI @ 865-544-0751;Dollar General Store robberies: SCSO @ 865-453-4668.

    The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that occurred Monday at the Dollar General Store on Boyd’s Creek Road at approximately 1:49 p.m.

    According to reports, the man entered the store and brandished a large knife. He then demanded money from the clerk. The clerk complied and gave the robber an undisclosed amount of cash. The man then exited the store and fled in a white SUV.

    He was described as being a white male standing approximately  6’0” tall and weighing between 250 to 275 lbs, He was wearing a blue sweatshirt , Khaki colored pants, Dark colored coat, white tennis shoes, with a navy blue colored scarf covering his face. The suspect was also wearing a two toned baseball type cap with writing on the front and side. The vehicle used is a clean looking white medium sized SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 865-428-1899 or 865-453-4668.

By Bill Na,TKA Student Correspondant 

     The King's Academy Lady's Volleyball team had a great season recording 8-6. Coach Koss said, “This year's team had showed great intensity and aggressiveness in the matches." They have performed really well reflecting their hard work during their practices.

     Coach Koss said, “This was the best senior class I have ever had. All four seniors, Aubin Fowler, Madison McDaniel, Rebecca Gioioso, and Brittany Johnson were great leaders on and off the court." During the practices they have helped the younger players and encouraged them. They have showed such a great leadership to the team which lead to a successful season.

               Rebecca Gioioso goes up for a spike

      One of the highlights of the season was during the Carter high school tournament. The ladies played nine public and private schools. However, they didn’t have a long day. They came out with outstanding results of 8-1.

     The next highlight of the season was the retreat. The girls had stayed in a cabin in the Smokies. They have built up fellowship and also had a great time. This retreat had really have their teamwork much better and was a great chance to the freshman girls to get along with the rest of the team.

    The last season highlight was the victory over Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in the same night. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg were tough teams to beat. The ladies had shown great performances that night to bring them victory.

    Overall, The King’s Academy’s Volleyball team had a successful season. They maintained a good fellowship with each other and also shown great performance. As a Christian school, they have shown a great model towards others.

     U.S. Cellular associates stormed a packed gymnasium, Thursday, surprising students and faculty at Seymour Primary School with news that they'd earned the top prize of $150,000 in the wireless carrier's Calling All Communities campaign. The elementary school received the most community votes in the contest that awards a total of $1 million to schools nationwide.

   "I congratulate and applaud Seymour Primary School and the community on this incredible accomplishment," said Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters. "It is critical for communities to have the tools and resources necessary to improve education and meaningful public-private partnerships help to do that. U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities program is innovative and brings communities together all in the name of education."

   Seymour Primary School plans to share its winnings with other Seymour schools in the district just as Seymour High School did in 2010 when it was named a Calling All Communities Champion. Since its inception three years ago, the campaign has grown significantly with more than 1.5 million votes being cast for 2,700 schools nationwide. Tennessee schools have won more than $650,000 through Calling All Communities.

   "You can't beat surprising a school full of enthusiastic students and teachers with the news that you're giving them $150,000," said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Tennessee. "U.S. Cellular is proud to continue our ongoing commitment to education, which is one of the reasons we have the happiest customers in wireless. Tennessee communities continue to show their love for education by getting behind their schools and going for the win."

   Through this year's Calling All Communities contest, a total of 17 schools received $50,000 each, and the school with the most votes earned the top prize of $150,000. This year, Tennessee claimed three Calling All Communities 2011 Champions: Capshaw Elementary School in Cookeville and Pickett County K-8 School in Byrdstown each won $50,000, with Seymour Primary taking home the grand prize.

   Winnings can be used any way the school sees fit to enhance students' learning experience. Seymour Primary School plans to enhance their technology and purchase other educational tools with prize money.

    "We couldn't be more thrilled about winning this contest, and we are thankful to U.S. Cellular for giving us this opportunity to show our commitment to our children," said Dr. Jan Moore, principal of Seymour Primary School. "The community spirit in Seymour is unrivaled, and we've proven that again with this year's win. Thanks to this contest, Seymour students have learned a lot about working together and believing in their ability to achieve big goals."

   For more information about Calling All Communities, U.S. Cellular's cutting-edge lineup of products and services and its high-speed nationwide network, visit uscellular.com or U.S. Cellular's Facebook page.

   This week's winner of the make me laugh for the movies contest is Jenny Rice of Sevierville.

   "My husband, Dave, was sitting in the passengers seat while we were driving to Knoxville. As he was flipping stations he heard a DJ ask a trivia question about football. Dave called in and correctly answered the question. He was told he had won some CDs. Then the  DJ asked him a question he was unprepared for. He asked "What's  your favorite radio station?" Dave became silent. He had no idea what station he was listening to. Finally, he said "My favorite station is the one you work for."

                              Jenny Rice, Sevierville.

  Make Me Laugh For The Movies is a weekly contest sponsored by Reel Theaters. The rules are simple. Send us a funny story or anecdote about a personal experience and if we publish it we will send you two free tickets to Reel Theaters Movies on the Parkway.

  Please make the stories brief and suitable for the family. The Sevier County News reserves the right to reject any story for objectionable content. Winners will announced each Wednesday.

 Send all entries to Sevier County News

                                  635 Wall Street,

                                  Sevierville, TN. 37876

  Reel Theaters is located at 713 Winfield Dunn Parkway in Sevierville. For more information call (865)453-9055  or visit them on the Web at reel-theatres-sevier.com.

   Join J. Michael Rothwell, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery, Thursday, November 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., for a lunch and learn presentation about “GERD,” or gastroesophogeal reflux disease. Dr. Rothwell will discuss the symptoms of GERD, and the dangers of it going untreated.

   The cost for the program is $5, which includes lunch. The program will be held in the Classrooms at LeConte Medical Center, located at 742 Middle Creek Road in Sevierville.

   Space is limited, so pre-registration for the lunch and learn is required. Please call 453.WELL (9355) today to reserve your seat! For more information about LeConte visit www.lecontemedicalcenter.org . We’re now on Facebook – visit the LeConte Medical Center page today!

       The Sevier County Public Library System Seymour Branch Library offers a basic computer class each month for beginning learners. The SCPLS Seymour Branch Library, 137 W. Macon Lane in Seymour, will offer the following class on the first Thursday of each month from September through May:
·         Basic Skills – Thursday, November 3, from 3– 6.m. - $15 fee.  
All classes are limited to three participants and pre-registration and pre-payment is required three days prior to the class. Please contact the SCPLS Seymour Branch at (865) 573-0728 to enroll in the computer classes. 

    The Friends of King Family Library is introducing a Lifelong Learning Series beginning in November. The series aims to provide educational opportunities for community members of all ages. A lifelong learning class will be offered on the second Thursday of each month from 6 PM to 7 PM at King Family Library, 408 High Street in Sevierville. 

    These classes are provided free of charge, but all attendees are encouraged to register.  Pre-registration is encouraged due to limited class sizes, but registration will also be made available at the door if spots are still available.
    On November 10, the Friends of King Family Library is offering “Nature Photography Made Easy,” a visual presentation for persons interested in nature photography.  F/stop and shutter speed will be explained as well as key concepts of depth of field, perspective, composition, lighting, and showing motion within a photo.  All instruction is in non-technical language and photos of Sevier County are used to demonstrate the terms being explained.  There is also a discussion of digital photography going over items such as exposure compensation, picture taking modes, file and picture sizes, etc.  Lesson notes will be provided.
     On December 8, a Basic Computer Skills class will be offered.  This course will cover basics such as turning computers on and off, opening and closing programs, and accessing the internet.  Due to a limited number of computers, eight registration spots are available for this class.  Additional attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops.
    To register, please fill out registration sheet at the circulation desk of the King Family Library, call 865.453.3532, or e-mail cgraesser@sevierlibrary.org.