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SEVIERVILLE â The Sevier Animal Care Center could be moving closer to its first permanent home Monday, as the Sevier County Commission will vote on committing $2 million to building it.
The county purchased land near the fairgrounds on Old Knoxville Highway in 2019 with plans for building a permanent home for the animal care center, as well as housing for a work release program for the Sevier County Jail and a new archives facility.
On Monday, commissioners will consider a resolution committing to paying $2 million toward the facility.
âThe design phase is ongoing right now,â Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter said. âThe estimated cost is not to exceed $4 million.â
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SEVIERVILLE â This time, the blankets are for humans.
Members of the Sevier County chapter of the Bearded Sinners have previously gathered blankets, pet food and other supplies for Sevier Animal Care Center. Theyâre working now to collect items that will be donated to Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.
Bearded Sinners is a nationwide service organization, and the local chapter now has 12 members.
âWe like to do the animal shelter stuff,â said member Douglas Pope, adding that the group seeks out a variety of nonprofits for their monthly service projects.
The Bearded Sinners have provided pizza for the youngsters who attend the Pigeon Forge branch of Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains.
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