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Sevier County committee approves purchase of lots for Pigeon Forge convenience center
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The Sevier County Intergovernmental Committee voted June 13 to buy two parcels off Wears Valley Road for a Pigeon Forge convenience center, approving the purchase 4–1 after hearing the city mayor request a delay and alternate-site search because of Pigeon Forge zoning concerns.
The Sevier County Intergovernmental Committee voted June 13 to purchase two parcels off Wears Valley Road to site a new convenience center serving Pigeon Forge, approving the acquisition 4–1.
Mayor Larry Waters opened the meeting and moved the agenda to consider the Wears Valley Road parcels. Pigeon Forge Mayor David Wear asked the committee to reconsider buying the lots on White Falcon Way and urged the county to continue searching for an alternate location, saying the proposed site is not allowed under Pigeon Forge zoning and offering city assistance in the search.
Commissioner Chad Ogle moved to buy the original lot and an additional rear lot for the proposed Pigeon Forge Convenience Center and to work with the City of Pigeon Forge; Commissioner Chuck Godfrey seconded. Four commissioners voted in favor and one, Commissioner Jack Parton, voted against the motion.
Directors later briefed the committee on related convenience-center upgrades and broader solid-waste planning. Committee members earlier said they have been searching for a suitable site for years; Pigeon Forge officials told the committee they would help identify alternatives.
The committee approved the purchase and directed staff to coordinate with Pigeon Forge on next steps. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.