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'Everything we do is the traditions' Sevierville favorite celebrates 50 years

WATE 6 (Knoxville), November 1, 2026.

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — This month, a must-stop Sevierville destination celebrated 50 years of business. The Apple Barn opened up its doors in 1981 after primarily serving as a cattle and tobacco farm.

Originally, a pharmacist named Bill Kilpatrick purchased the 65-acres in the 1970's. The tobacco crop on the land suffered from Black Shank [...]

Summary of the outlet's own feed. From WATE 6 (Knoxville), November 1, 2026.

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