Sevier County, Tennessee

The country watched with heavy hearts as the Tennessee wildfires claimed the lives of 14 people, burning over 2,400 homes and businesses to the ground. Residents returned to find they no longer had a home, but they also found out that Dolly Parton put a plan in motion to help take care of her Tennessee neighbors. Parton established the “My People Fund,” pledging to donate $1,000 a month for six months to families who lost their homes to the fires. The country singer also setup the “Smoky Mountains

has become an area that East Tennessee State University students go to visit. Gatlinburg offers something for many; however, the city has some growing pains such as traffic and limited space. Thus, the city of Gatlinburg offers many things that a traveler could need and want, provided that he or she is willing to overlook the city’s rapid growth. Entertainment in the area is targeted at a wide variety of age groups and interests that include some of East Tennessee State University students. Gatlinburg

Pigeon Forge My favorite place to visit is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. There are so many fun and exciting places to visit and beautiful sites to see. Pigeon Forge is famous for the Dollywood Amusement Park. Here a person can ride a fast dropping roller coaster that makes them feel like a soaring eagle or they can brave the rapids on a water raft. If death defying rides are too much to handle, then visit one of the many comedy shows the town has to offer. The comedy shows are full of side splitting

Hippies When I think about the mountains my mind automatically goes to hippies. So I thought visiting Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg was fitting for this essay. During my time in Tennessee, I attended a car show and I saw many “Hippie vans” and old style classic Volkswagen beetles. We walked the strip in Gatlinburg and I came in close contact with many people who I thought were pretty close to Hippies. The strip had tons of restaurants on each side and stores were filled with so many different people

ever made to my happy place, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Nothing could ever compare to those 5 days of pure happiness, without a single worry in the world. I truly believe this one little trip shaped the way I want to live the rest of my life. The trip to our destination was long, yet worth it. Me and my boyfriend (Tate) had long drive with many ups and downs. About halfway there, stopped in a quaint little town on the outskirts of Tennessee, both of our iPhone maps stopped working. It

the magical kingdom of the Great Smoky Mountains. I have just entered the Smoky Mountains National Park. It has been a tough road, but I have finally made it here. I can see such a beautiful view here; it seems like heaven for North Carolina and Tennessee. Although I feel the need to just stop and stare, I own little time to waste at the moment. I need to recover, and I feel that I also might need some medical attention. I mustn't remember the terrible horrors I have gone through to turn up here

where they are from, and the county that they live in. It is important for children to know these things for various safety reasons. The importance of this importance spreads to various ways of life. One important reason of knowing your county is for weather purposes, emergency alert purposes, and for voting purposes. In 1823 Hardeman County was founded by two smaller counties to make one. The previous counties were Hardin County and Indian Lands. Hardeman county is named after Thomas Jones

her at the basketball game. I could never get to see or talk to her at the reunions or any other family get togethers. We had many experiences together as I said before. One I remember most is when we always met and went to Obey River in Pickett county. We went all through the summer, we always knew what out plans were going to turn out to be. We would start by always playing in the water while our parents would get the cookout stuff together. We enjoyed every minute we spent together. She is

The Government of Weston and Lewis County Weston is a city in Lewis County, West Virginia with a population of roughly 4,110 as of 2010 (wikipedia.org). Lewis County is known as the heart of the state of West Virginia with Weston standing as its county seat. The city was founded in 1818 as Preston before soon changing to Fleshersville for Henry Flesher, and then to Weston in 1819. However, it was not until 1913 that the city was officially incorporated (local.wv.gov). Weston is also home to a plethora

Abstract William Henry Crocker was son to Charles Crocker and Mary Deming. William was born on January 19, 1861 in Sacramento, California. William had other siblings but was the youngest son. William Henry Crocker became president of Crocker Bank in 1893. Crocker Bank was located in San Francisco, CA. CA FOUNDER: WILLIAM HENRY CROCKER William Henry Crocker was a prominent member of the Republican Party. William attended Phillips Academy, Andover, and the very prestigious Yale University. He played