Forging Ahead for Pigeon Forge & Sevier County

Forging Ahead for Pigeon Forge & Sevier County Grassroots community action and support group focused on the betterment of Pigeon Forge and Sevier County businesses, residents, workers and visitors.

Communication, information, networking and transparency encouraged. Our Mission:

Make the City of Pigeon Forge better each passing day for our residents, businesses and visitors by encouraging responsible economic development, promoting hospitality/tourism investment, protecting our city/citizens, inspiring educational/learning opportunities and investing in our future. Description/Who We Are:

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small but engaged grass roots group of long-time Pigeon Forge residents and business owners working together to make Pigeon Forge a better community for our residents, business owners and visitors alike

What We Do:

Work in our neighborhoods and the business community to inform, educate, engage and motivate our citizens to support a cause or opportunity that is mutually beneficial for all involved

Our Past Involvement Includes:

➢ LBTD in Pigeon Forge
➢ Pigeon Forge City Commission Elections (as well as other Sevier County and State of TN elections that we deem beneficial to Pigeon Forge)
➢ Wine in Grocery Stores – Petition to Vote
➢ Ripken Youth Sports Complex
➢ Additional Funding for the City of Pigeon Forge Advertising/Promotion Budget
➢ Forever Parks Foundation/All Inclusive Playground
➢ Supporting/Cooperation with the Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association
➢ Support of Pigeon Forge based schools (primary, middle, high school)
➢ Engagement/Relationship with the City of Pigeon Forge Government (staff and elected officials)

Our Immediate/Short-Term Goals:

➢ Youth Sports Park Development - city/county partnership & funding source - the travel/tourism industry is realizing more each day how much youth sports is impacting the hospitality industry and PF must be in this “game” to get its share of this growing market - PF is a “perfect fit” for youth sports/facility

➢ 2016 State Legislature & opportunities - we have a governor and legislative body that has invested in tourism - we must stay involved and supportive (to get our fair share) as PF/SC is the third largest contributor to the statewide tourism industry

➢ Growth of PFDOT advertising budget to $10 million and beyond - additional funding - we must continue to grow our economy via responsible tourism advertising & promotion - find additional funding sources to grow our ad budget

➢ Quarterly town hall meetings with mayor/commission, residents/businesses - structured meetings – FA/PFHA will host/organize – communication/engagement is a must in today’s government and we in PF must continue to communicate our message and focus to the community as a whole to maintain their support

➢ 2017 May Election - plan/strategy - candidates - FA/PFHA and citizens must stay focused on finding and electing the best candidates possible to insure/protect our City’s growth and future

➢ Continue to appoint and/or suggest - aggressive/progressive PF business owners/managers and residents to Pigeon Community Boards/Committees such as the Tourism Advisory Board and IDB/PBA

High School football has arrived! Tune in Mix 105.5 this evening at 6pm for the Buddy's BBQ Gridiron Grill with game(s) ...
08/14/2026

High School football has arrived! Tune in Mix 105.5 this evening at 6pm for the Buddy's BBQ Gridiron Grill with game(s) coverage at 7pm. The Jamboree is at Sevier County High School.🏈

07/17/2026
07/15/2026
07/08/2026

Now‼️OPENING at 11am‼️Monday through Saturday and Noon on Sundays!

Come on in and enjoy some great food from our NEW Lunch Combo Menu… starting at ONLY $8!🍔🍕🌭

Yes! “Let this serve as a clear message: If you choose to threaten our Deputies, our citizens, or our visitors with dead...
06/25/2026

Yes! “Let this serve as a clear message: If you choose to threaten our Deputies, our citizens, or our visitors with deadly force, our Deputies will use every lawful means necessary to stop that threat.”

Statement from Sheriff Michael R. Hodges, Jr.


Yesterday, three Deputies with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office were involved in a deadly force encounter while attempting to serve a warrant at a local hotel in Pigeon Forge.

During that encounter, the suspect presented an immediate deadly threat by pointing a firearm at our Deputies. In response, our Deputies used deadly force to protect their own lives and the lives of others. The suspect died as a result of the encounter.

Let this serve as a clear message: If you choose to threaten our Deputies, our citizens, or our visitors with deadly force, our Deputies will use every lawful means necessary to stop that threat.

As Sheriff, I will always stand behind our Deputies who are forced to make split-second decisions to protect themselves and others from imminent danger. The men and women of this office do not seek violence; we seek to protect life. But when confronted with a deadly threat, our Deputies are highly trained, well-equipped, and prepared to act decisively to end that threat.

I am profoundly grateful that all three of our Deputies returned home safely to their families. We extend our condolences to the family of the deceased and ask that everyone affected by this incident remain in your thoughts and prayers.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into this incident, and the Sevier County Sheriff's Office will fully cooperate throughout that process.

06/18/2026
06/17/2026

‼️NOW OPEN at 11am Monday-Saturday & NOON Sundays‼️

Our Hickory-Smoked Wings are fresh (never frozen)… tossed in your favorite sauce or dry rub😋🍺

06/11/2026

Address

5482 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN
37863

Telephone

+18655483615

Website

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