NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“An experience for the ages”: 407 Project holds latest groundbreaking
The next piece is in place for the 407: Gateway to Adventure project in Sevier County, Tennessee. Smoky Gap is the name of the newest attraction to the property owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. It is set to be completed by 2025, and an official groundbreaking was held on site on the morning of Tuesday, April 11.
Kituwah, LLC breaking ground on ‘Smoky Gap’ Entertainment District at The 407: Gateway to Adventure
Kituwah, LLC will begin development of “Smoky Gap” on Tuesday, April 11, a unique entertainment district located within The 407: Gateway to Adventure in Sevierville. Smoky Gap will be the first of several phases of development and is expected to open in 2025.
Council approves $64 million for medical cannabis business
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Enterprises, LLC will receive $64 million for its medical cannabis business for operational costs including staffing, increased infrastructure at its grow site, and to finish a retail facility.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC announces fall 2019 graduates
More than 180 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
STEAM Night held at Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School (CES) held its third annual STEAM night on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 14.
EBCI Education & Training Program introduces management team
The EBCI Education & Training Program is introducing its management team including Brittany French Beck, MeLissa Williams, and Sheena Bark West – all members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The perfecting of our faith
“My job is to perfect our faith, added Pastor Melton. “Keep on praying. His answers are ‘Yes’ and, we speak the ‘Amen.’”
COMMENTARY: My experience with gaslighting
A common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists and cult leaders alike, “gaslighting” is an abuse tactic in which a person gains power by making a victim question reality. Abusers refuse responsibility for any wrongdoing and instead blame their victim. It is often difficult for victims to recognize the abuse.
COMMENTARY: Supports smoking ban for Cherokee casinos
In May, a group of enrolled EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) members submitted an ordinance change to Tribal Council which will ban smoking on the gaming floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino Resort.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee Life Recreation hosts John Hohmann Clinic
The Cherokee Life Recreation held a wrestling clinic last week at the Wolfetown Gym with John Hohmann, an Olympic wrestling coach with an extensive resume and background in the sport.
BASKETBALL: Tullos let go as Braves head coach
Coach Willis Tullos, who garnered his 600th career win this past season, will not be at the helm of the Cherokee Braves boys basketball team this upcoming season.
Cherokee High School 2016 Fall Sports Schedules
Cherokee High School 2016 Fall Sports Schedules
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jason Lee Thompson
Jason “Jake” Lee Thompson, age 40, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Beulah Thompson and Lizzie Tushka King; also, his aunt, Elsie T. Calhoun.
OBITUARIES: Beulah Lambert Young
Beulah Lambert Young, age 82, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at Tsali Care Center surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Wahnetah Bernhisel Stamper
Wahnetah Bernhisel Stamper, 68, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Summer Day Camp information
Summer Day Camps will be held at Birdtown, Painttown, and Big Cove Rec. Centers. Ages 5-13. Cost is $300 for 10 weeks. $50 deposit now, $250 by June 2. Applications can be picked up at the three centers. First 50 children at Birdtown and Painttown and first 20 at...
Indian Taco Fundraiser
May 1 at the Yellowhill Community Center. Orders must be placed by 9am on May 1. All proceeds will go to support the Cherokee High School Class of 2015 and fund this year’s junior-senior prom, The Great Gatsby. Delivery on request for orders of four or more. Call...
Fundraiser
May 5 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Frybread and chili $6, taco/drink $7. Delivery, call 736-2944
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