Town of Pittman Center, TN City Hall

06/03/2026

05/26/2026

The US National Weather Service has issued the following warning as of 8:20 pm this evening:

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Sevier County in east Tennessee...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, Harrisburg,
Elkmont, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fairgarden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

05/15/2026

The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

04/13/2026

Now Hiring: Animal Shelter Executive Director

The Sevier County Animal Shelter is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and management of the Sevier County Animal Shelter. The primary areas of responsibility include directing shelter operations, supervising staff, administering the department budget, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and standards related to animal care and control.

You can view and download the full job description here: https://shorturl.at/nboTe

The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, April 30th.

04/11/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟖:𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Tennessee Division of Forestry has issued a HIGH fire danger for Sevier County. Residents and visitors are urged to refrain from burning due to dry conditions, low humidity, and increased winds.

Important Information:
• No burn permits will be issued in Sevier County today. Residents within city limits should contact their local fire department for burn permit information.
• Refrain from burning debris. Current conditions can cause fires to spread quickly, even when they appear controlled.
• Burning without a valid permit between October 15 and May 15 is a violation of state law and may result in penalties.

Residents and visitors are asked to use extreme caution with any outdoor fire source. Properly dispose of ci******es and matches, avoid activities that may create sparks, and keep vehicles off dry grass.

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

Stay alert and help protect lives, property, and the natural resources of Sevier County.

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