Gatlinburg issues traffic advisory for Christmas parade
GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade steps off on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Parade route begins on at Baskins Creek Bypass and East Parkway/ U.S. Route 321, travels to Traffic Light #3, turns south onto the Parkway and ends at Traffic Light #10. Outbound lanes of East Parkway/U.S. Route 321 will be switched to one lane to make room for float staging at 4:30 p.m. The inbound lane will be closed at approximately 6:50 p.m. All traffic on the parade route will shut down approximately at 7 p.m.
Event organizers encourage parade-goers to arrive in Gatlinburg early avoid traffic, find parking and an advantageous spot to watch the parade.
Beer Board to consider permit for Wears Valley eatery
SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Beer Board will meet in regular called session on Monday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Sevier County Commission meeting room for a new application for Red Jasper, to be located at 2135 Wears Valley Road, Sevierville.
King Family Library displays Dettmer’s paintings in gallery
SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Public Library System (SCPLS) is hosting artist Liese Dettmer in the Makerspace Gallery at the King Family Library. Dettmer’s art will be on display in December during library hours of operation.
Dettmer was a successful musician in New Orleans for 30 years. During that time, she slowly moved from a musical career to painting. She was beginning to sell her art in New Orleans when her aging parents asked her to come home and care for them. She has continued to develop her style, blending it with some photoshopping. The December show will be Dettmer’s first at the library and she “sincerely hopes you enjoy her work as much as she has in painting it.”
TCAD releases data on aging population
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability released its annual statewide data profile featuring critical statistics on leading issues facing older adults and population projections.
“Those 60 and older represent the fastest growing demographic in Tennessee and this trend is expected to continue,” said James Dunn, TCAD Executive Director.
The State Aging Profile is an annual report on Tennessee’s older adult population and the major challenges they face.
Below are overall highlights from the report:
• Tennessee’s 60 and older population is expected to increase by more than 300,000 in the next 10 years.
• If growth trends continue, those 60 and older will represent 25% of the state’s total population by 2030.
• 38% of adults 60 and older in Tennessee live with a disability.
• Over 62% of eligible Tennesseans are enrolled in Medicare.
Occupational Therapy Research Expo set for WSCC Niswonger campus
GREENEVILLE — The Walters State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host a Occupational Therapy Research Expo on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4-7 p.m. at the Niswonger Campus in Greeneville. Occupational therapy practitioners will receive a two-hour CEU certification with attendance.
Research will be presented through a poster presentation gallery. This is a drop-in eent and those attending may come at their convenience.
Students and faculty members will be available to discuss research or talk about the field in general.
