A man shot and killed a bear that broke into his Sevierville home Sunday, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said an elderly homeowner woke up around 1:30 p.m. to noises coming from his kitchen.

Authorities in Sevierville reported that a man shot and killed a black bear after it broke into his home early this morning.

Leaders in the Sevier County area are appealing to Marsha Blackburn, asking for the governor-hopeful’s help in reopening U.S. Highway 411, better known as Newfound Gap Road.

The Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club, with partners, provided "Go Bags" for local law enforcement as a community service ...