Sevierville, Tennessee

1735–1818), the most notable of these early traders, was well respected by the Cherokee and may have lived at the Overhill town of Chota at one time.

He was joined shortly thereafter by Spencer Clack (1740–1832) and James McMahan, and a community known as "Forks of the Little Pigeon" developed around them.

He was joined the following year by Samuel Newell (1754–1841), who established Newell's Station along Boyd's Creek, and Joshua Gist, who settled near the creek's mouth.

Hugh Henry (1756–1838) erected a small fort near the mouth of Dumplin Creek in 1782 known as Henry's Station.

In December 1780, Col.

A temporary truce secured by James White in 1783 led to an influx of Euro-American settlers in the French Broad valley.

Isaac Thomas (1784–1859): An early U.S.

The Cherokee signed away all rights to what is now Sevier County in the 1785 Treaty of Dumplin Creek, which was negotiated at Henry's Station.

In the early 19th century, Timothy Chandler and his son, John Chandler (1786–1875), established the Wheatlands plantation in Boyd's Creek.

In 1789, Reverend Richard Wood (1756–1831) established Forks-of-the-River Baptist Church, which reported a congregation of 22 in 1790.

In 1792, Andrew Evans purchased a tract of land near the mouth of Boyd's Creek and built a ferry near the site of the old ford.

In 1793, James Hubbert, who lived along Dumplin Creek, established Hubbert's Flat Landing to trade with flatboats moving up and down the river.

=== Antebellum Sevierville === Sevier County was created in 1794 and named after John Sevier.

By 1795, the congregation had 94 members.

The first Sevier County Courthouse was built in 1796.

In 1798, he sold the farm to John Brabson, and it became known as Brabson's Ferry Plantation.

Hodsden (1806–1864), who was an attending physician for the Trail of Tears.

John Porter McCown (1815–1879): Born near Sevierville, McCown was a career soldier in the U.S.

Reese Bowen Brabson (1817–1863): Brabson was a former member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and a U.S.

In 1820, a stagecoach road connected Sevierville with Maryville to the west.

By 1833, the town had a population of 150, including two doctors, two carpenters, a tanner, two tailors, a shoemaker, three stores, a hatter, two taverns, and two mills.

In 1846, Hodsden began construction on a plantation near Fair Garden, just outside Sevierville to the east.

Trotter–McMahan House & Farm (Boundary Increase): Built in 1848 by Dr.

By 1850, John Chandler's distillery was producing 6,000 gallons of whiskey per year.

In 1856, a fire swept through Sevierville, burning a recently constructed courthouse, 41 houses, and several shops in the downtown area.

Known as Rose Glen, this plantation was worth $28,000 in 1860, making it one of the most valuable in the county.

In 1861, only 3.8% of the residents of Sevier County voted in favor of secession from the Union.

Union supporters in Sevier County were harassed and threatened throughout the war, even after Union forces under Ambrose Burnside occupied Knoxville in September 1863.

Vance Newman, a Union recruiting officer living in Sevierville at the time, later recalled: A guard of rebel soldiers in 1864 threatened to burn my house, and the rebel soldier...

Harrisburg Covered Bridge: Crossing the East Fork of the Little Pigeon River near Sevierville, this king post truss style bridge was completed in 1875 and added to the National ...

An excavation in 1881 unearthed burial sites, arrowheads, a marble pipe, glass beads, pottery, and engraved objects.

Dockery's contributions include the New Salem Baptist Church in 1886 and the Sevier County Courthouse in 1896, both of which are still standing.

In 1887, the town had four general stores, two groceries, a jeweler, a sawmill, and two hotels.

Andes House: African-American carpenter Lewis Buckner designed and built this house in 1890.

Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church: Built in 1891, this Folk Victorian-style church also has elements of Queen Anne architecture.

In 1892, a vigilante group known as the "Whitecaps" was formed to rid Sevier County of vice.

In 1893, Sevierville physician J.A.

Henderson took over an anti-Whitecap group, which he renamed the "Blue Bills." The two vigilante groups clashed at Henderson Springs in 1894, with deaths occurring on both sides.

Brown of Lenoir City in 1895, this courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

In 1896, the Whitecaps' murder of a young Sevierville couple led to widespread outrage, and in 1898, the Tennessee State Legislature banned "extra-legal conspiracies" and vigila...

After a fire destroyed much of the downtown area in 1900, businesses shifted from the old town square at Main Street to the new Sevierville Commercial District, viz.

The town incorporated in 1901.

Bruce Connatser (1902–1971): Born in Sevierville, Connatser played first base for Major League Baseball's Cleveland Indians.

In 1910, Indiana entrepreneur William J.

It began generating electricity in 1914 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Patterson (1930–2002): Born in Sevierville, Patterson introduced the Wadō-ryū style of karate into the Eastern United States in 1958 and later established the United States East...

With the opening of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1934, tens of thousands of tourists began passing through Sevierville, which was situated about halfway between the pa...

Dwight and Kate Wade House: This Colonial Revival home was designed by female architect Verna Cook Salomonsky based on plans for a home she designed for the 1939–1940 New York W...

Post Office – Sevierville: A Colonial Revival style building built in 1940 by the Works Project Administration, it has been the site of a heritage museum since 1995 and was adde...

Entertainer Dolly Parton was born in Sevierville in 1946.

Stella Parton (1949–): The younger sister of Dolly Parton, Stella is also a country singer and songwriter.

Randy Parton (1953–2021): The younger brother of Dolly Parton, Randy was a country singer, songwriter, and actor.

Known as the Smoky Mountain Railroad, this line offered passenger service between Knoxville and Sevierville until 1962.

Kristian Bush (1970–): Raised in Sevierville, Bush is one half of country duo Sugarland (with Jennifer Nettles) and the great-grandson of the founder of Bush Brothers and Compan...

It is the oldest house in the county and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Much of Cormac McCarthy's 1973 novel Child of God takes place in Sevierville and the surrounding area.

The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Wade: A former mayor of Sevierville (1977–1987), Wade also served on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Farmer (1979–): A current member (2018) of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 17th district, Farmer is a resident of Sevierville.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, the house is still in use today as an art gallery.

Sevierville Commercial Historic District: Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, this district includes Court Avenue, Bruce Street, and Commerce Street, all ...

The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Jones, Robbie (1997).

A separate registration increased the boundary of the site to include the surrounding farm and outbuildings in 2001.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

As of 2004, nearly 50 percent of businesses based in Sevierville were linked to tourism.

== References == == Bibliography == McHugh, Dick; Mitch Moore (2005).

=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, Sevierville had 14,807 people, 5,979 households, and 3,706 families residing in the city.

According to 2012–2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates conducted by the U.S.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.