Sevier County IDEAS

07/12/2026

Helpful Info and sensory painting..this Friday. Please register if you can attend.

01/08/2026

Vendor registration has been opened for the Autism Expo on March 14, 2026! Going to our website and submitting an application is the ONLY way to request a table. Tables are limited due to our space and if you're willing to share half of the 8' tables provided please let us know on your application so we can have as many groups represented as possible!!

Note: Only those on the spectrum will be allowed to sell items and must work their table. Adult supervision recommended for those under 18.

01/08/2026

Message from Jennifer Jeffers..come dance with us!!

Happy New Year! Let's plan to show up as a strong community and celebrate together!

Night to Shine is a super fun and well organized event. Please register to attend as an Honored Guest (parents may stay in the parent room), or register to Volunteer. I promise that you will be blessed!

The link is below:

Good Afternoon Everyone,

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out by responding to this email or by calling the church office at 865-365-1750.

Looking forward to a great evening celebrating some very special people!

Registration link:
[https://connectchurchpf.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3228992](https://connectchurchpf.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3228992)

01/08/2026

SMASH, Sevier Co. IDDEAS and friends!! Here is the magazine cover..!!

11/17/2025

We grow together! Support us, join us, and share with those who may benefit!

11/06/2025

Come join us! Bring a party style food, play games and sing. It will be a good time for everyone!

10/23/2025

Come and have some fun!

11/05/2024

Who's ready for another Sensory Day at WonderWorks?! 🌀 Everyone is invited to join us on November 10th to explore the facility without feeling overwhelmed. WonderWorks’ exhibits will be altered from 2 - 6 PM to provide limited stimulation for guests with special needs.

Admission tickets are just $15 +tax at the door during this event! Learn more: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/sensory-nights/

10/06/2024

ARC Meeting Wednesday, October 30th, 5:30pm at the King Family Library. Let's work together to improve services for those with intellectual disabilities in Sevier County. Please attend if you are able.

09/28/2024

Sevier County IDEAS: Intellectual Disabilities Engagement, Accommodations & Services is developing an advisory board to focus on improving services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our organization is supported and advised by ARC of Tennessee. Funding options are all being explored. We are reaching out to Sevier Counties amazing residence to help us make a real difference in many lives!
Goals: Implemented in Phases
1. Supportive Housing- minimal care and Implement a 911 Registry
2. Transportation
3. Day/Evening Center (so families can work)
4. Supportive Housing- involved care
5. Service Center for assistance applying for services

Due to legislation changes, many adults with involved disabilities are ending up in jail or homeless. Some (including ones that I know), have even taken their own lives because their environment is SO bad. When they no longer go to school, no one is watching, They graduate and get kicked out of their homes= homeless. We have NO supportive living like other counties do. Our people don't have transportation or the ability to find the services that they need, so they end up homeless. We are creating our own homeless population. We can improve this!
If you are interested in joining our Advisory Board, please reach out.

Send a message to learn more