Sevier County has no current officeholders; its name appears in the news due to a helicopter crash near Salado, Texas, unrelated to the county. Historically, Sevier County is a Tennessee county centered on Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, with a role in regional government and tourism.
An AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, killing two crew members. Fort Hood is leading the investigation. A grass fire sparked by the crash has prompted evacuations and road closures; authorities say the situation is developing as responders work to secure the site.