Mon
Oct 11 2021
12:31 am
A new report released called "Trouble in the Air" said Sevierville had the most Bad Ozone Days in Tennessee in 2020. The report defined bad Ozone days as days when the amount of Ozone in the air was higher than the EPA's recommendation.
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Traffic
A perfect example of building bigger and more roads which only increases traffic and congestion. I'm glad most don't use Chapman Highway anymore to get to Sevierville but the sprawl and now air pollution from the constant traffic is not good for any of us.