Watson served 17 years as a volunteer firefighter before becoming the first salaried chief for the Pigeon Forge Fire ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Pigeon Forge Fire Department Chief Tony Watson has plans to retire, according to City Manager ...

The Pigeon Forge Fire Department has a new leader for the first time in 18 years, a city spokesperson said Tuesday. Longtime Fire Chief Tony Watson is set to retire, City Manager David Wear told 6 ...

The city is looking to replace its first fire chief after Tony Watson announced his plans to retire this week.

As the ride is tailored around firefighters, Tony Watson, Pigeon Forge Fire Chief, spoke to News 12 at the opening as well. Here is what he had to say: ...

Sevier County officials are investigating after lightning struck a rental cabin and started a fire west of Pigeon Forge on Friday evening.

Pigeon Forge's free Patriot Fest will be 2-10 p.m. July 4 at Patriot Park. Food vendors, games and activities will be available throughout the afternoon and evening, ending with a fireworks show.

For the first time in 45 years, the City of Pigeon Forge has a new city manager. David Wear has been appointment to serve in the role ahead of the retirement of longtime civil servant Earlene Teaster.

Pigeon Forge City Manager score sheets show how each candidate ranked WVLT News spoke with Nathan Rowell, the city’s attorney, who said an official offer for David Wear is being prepared.

The Pigeon Forge City Commission appointed David Wear as the new city manager, succeeding Earlene Teaster after her retirement announcement.

The Pigeon Forge City Commission announced Friday that David Wear would be offered the position of the city’s new manager. It’s a final decision that came with some controversy.