Gatlinburg Planning Commission approves PUD plans (The Mountain Press) bi13221039 GATLINBURG - Faced recently two new requests for approval of preliminary planned unit development (PUD) site plans proposed for the 's hillsides, Gatlinburg Municipal/Regional Planning Commission found itself a quandary due to Gatlinburg Commission's vote to put a hold on hillside development

Unicoi County EDB agrees to pay local share of lands grant (Johnson City Press) bi13221039 ERWIN ? The Unicoi County Economic Development Board on Tuesday agreed to pay the local share of an Appalachian Regional Commission grant that help provide information to residents about the value of federal lands and develop a strategic plan for tourism

July 4th parade to honor military expected to boost Gatlinburg economy (WATE bi13221039 Many Americans are scaling back holiday travel plans, but the of Gatlinburg moving full speed ahead big July 4th celebration high expectations

Economy forces vacationers to stay closer to home (Jefferson City News Tribune) bi13221039 People are vacationing, but an economic downturn and a weak dollar, many travelers are staying closer to home. ?Vacation has become an important part of our lives, to reward ourselves for our hand work,? said Colleen Taylor of Midwest Travel Consultants Inc

Holiday events: Gatlinburg's annual parade to have military spotlight (The Mo bi13221039 GATLINBURG - A celebration isn't a celebration a parade, and a parade just isn't a parade at least one band

ET communities prepare events to celebrate Fourth (Knoxville News Sentinel) bi13221039 The of Gatlinburg begins Fourth of July celebration many East Tennesseans are dreaming of fireworks and hot dogs. Gatlinburg's annual Independence Day parade starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday

State briefs: July 6 (Knoxville News Sentinel) bi13221039 Backpacker found dead Smokies..

Save & Share Article (The Shelby Star) bi13221039 Norman-Buff Jessica Dwan Buff and Joseph Clayton Norman were married Saturday, June 7, 2008, at New Buffalo Baptist Church Grover. Pastor Brian Harris officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony

Backyard vacations: Cool waters await for fun on steamy summer day (Knoxville bi13221039 Rafters on the Pigeon River encounter Class 3 and Class 4 rapids, though gentler float trips are available other sections

Many plan to celebrate 4th at home (Daily News Journal) bi13221039 Gas prices are keeping everybody close to home nationwide Fourth of July weekend, according to AAA Auto Club, and many Rutherford County residents are no exception

Jobless benefits extended and more (The Maryville Daily Times) bi13221039 Gov. Phil Bredesen signed off Tuesday on federal legislation that temporarily extends jobless benefits up to 13 weeks. President Bush signed the 2008 Supplemental Appropriations Act on Monday

12:12 a.m.: Anderson gets ready for 34th Midnight Parade (The Herald Bulletin) bi13221039 ANDERSON ? Thousands of people line the streets of downtown Anderson just before midnight on July 3 to watch America?s longest-running midnight parade march by

City gives deadline for leaving FEMA trailers - The Associated Press bi13221039 WWL gives deadline for leaving FEMA trailers The Associated Press - 8 hours ago The says begin enforcing an ordinance July 1 that makes illegal to live travel trailers and recreational vehicles. plans to enforce trailer policy WXVT Trailers NO must go by July 1 The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com all 164 news articles..

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