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Enjoy the Beauty of the Smoky Mountains As the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier County offers something for everyone.  Our rich vistas open up to exciting recreation, eclectic shopping and quiet beauty. 

Come explore Sevier County and all we have to  
share.  We offer days of recreation and shopping.
Dance, Laugh, Sing, Eat, Have Fun With Us! As the birthplace of Dolly Parton, Sevier County has become home to Dollywood and many show venues to please every taste. 

Whether you clog to bluegrass, hip-hop to the new beat, rock hard to loud guitars, marvel to magicians, howl at comedians or just want a great meal, Sevier County will keep you entertained.

Sevier County provides all of these and more.
Fly With Eagles ! Sail through the air, splash down waterfalls, rocket down roller coasters, be your favorite NASCAR driver, survive the sinking of the Titanic or wander through an upside down mansion.

You will scream with excitement while visiting one of our many theme parks.

Family fun abounds in Sevier County.
Do You Have An Emergency Plan? Your family's safety depends on preparing for the unexpected.

Check out our Emergency Management Agency Preparedness section to help develop your plan.

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mayorwatersSevier County Mayor Larry Waters was born and raised in Sevier County. Larry, his wife Terri, and their two children David and Adrienne make their home in Gatlinburg where they attend the First Baptist Church Gatlinburg.

Mayor Waters attended the University of Tennessee where he obtained a B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1974. Larry then became a Principal in the Sevier County school system until 1978 when he was elected to the position of Sevier County Executive. In 1984 he completed the Tennessee County Officials Certificate Program and continued to serve Sevier County as Executive until 2003 when he became the County Mayor.

Larry was awarded the Special Citation Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1980, Boss of the Year Award in 1987, Local Leadership Program in 1991 and the Pless R. Newman Republican Services Award in 2003.

 

Memberships and Offices

  • 1997 - United Way Campaign Chairman, Leadership Sevier
  • UT Chancellor's Associates - Chairman and Executive
  • Chairman and Executive Committee Member of the East Tennessee Development District 2000-2001
  • Chairman and Executive Committee Member of the East Tennessee Human Resources Agency 2000-2001
  • Past President of the Tennesse County Services Association 2000
  • East Tennessee Economic Development Agency Board Member
  • Tennessee County Mayor Association Board Member
  • Tennessee Air Pollution Board Member
  • Past Chairman, Member and Deacon of First Baptist Church Gatlinburg
  • Chairman Tennessee Development District Association 2000
  • Executive Committee Member of the Sevier County Republican Party