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- [S74] Atchley Funeral Home Records, Volume IV, 1987-1999, Larry D. Fox, (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), 5 Dec 1996.
Roy Charles Ogle obituary
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 13 Apr 2013.
Jay Ogle candidate for Pigeon Forge commission
Jay Ogle has announced his candidacy for Pigeon Forge City Commission in the May 14 municipal election.
Ogle, 41, a lifelong resident of Pigeon Forge, is the son of Anna Lou (Henderson) Ogle Elder and the late Roy C. Ogle. His stepfather, and campaign treasurer, is Bill Elder.
Ogle notes deep family roots in the community, remembering weekends helping out and learning life lessons at his Uncle Ken Fox’s Convenience Store on Walden’s Creek. His great-grandfather Henderson provided land to help establish Henderson Chapel Baptist Church and Shiloh Cemetery.
“Our family heritage has inspired me to raise my family here and give back to the community that has been so good to my family and me.”
Ogle is married to Karen Ogle who is a former Pigeon Forge Primary School teacher. They have two sons. John (11) attends Pigeon Forge Middle and Nathan (8) attends Pigeon Forge Primary. He is a member of First United Methodist Church Sevierville.
Ogle has served five years as a Pigeon Forge Planning Commissioner and two years on the Industrial Development Board, which oversees development of the new LeConte Events Center.
Ogle graduated from Sevier County High School in 1990 and went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UT Knoxville in City Planning with a specialization in Economic Development. He then served six years as Assistant City Planner for Gatlinburg before going into commercial real estate and business.
“I’ve been blessed to become a partner in several local businesses, including Firehouse Golf and the MagiQuest building,” he said. Ogle is selfemployed and shares in the operation of the tourism-based businesses.
Ogle noted several goals if elected: responsible budgeting; open and accessible government in considering all issues; keeping taxes low by encouraging tourism growth; responsible development while protecting our neighborhoods and quality of life; development of a new Boys & Girls Club; enhanced police and fire protection for safety and security; delivering excellent city services; and exploring methods of attracting new jobs and visitors to Pigeon Forge.
“I respectfully ask for your vote on May 14 and if elected I will serve with your trust in mind,” he said.
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 27 May 2013.
Jay Ogle joins Pigeon Forge commission
ROBBIE HARGETT
PIGEON FORGE —
Pigeon Forge's newest city commissioner, Jay Ogle, has a familiar outlook on his relationship to others.
"I always try to treat people the way I would like to be treated," he said.
That attitude can go a long way in Ogle's line of work. He currently serves on Pigeon Forge's planning commission and industrial development board. Come Tuesday, he'll be sworn in as a city commissioner.
Ogle grew up in Pigeon Forge. He graduated from Sevier County High School in 1990, then went to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he got a bachelor's degree in political science. He received a master's degree in urban planning from UT.
After school, Ogle went to work for Gatlinburg as the city's assistant city planner. He stayed there for six years, during which he became a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners.
"I worked for the public, helped them with planning, signage and development issues with the city," Ogle said. "I worked with them directly to help them navigate the zoning and municipal codes."
In 2004, Ogle went to work as a commercial property manager and leasing agent for a commercial real estate company based in Knoxville. He managed and leased 13 shopping centers in three states, working with the company for two years.
"After that I got into business on my own and have been self-employed since 2006," Ogle said. "I've been fortunate to get with some partners, and now we own six tourism-related businesses in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg."
Ogle said the decision to go out on his own had to do with his family.
"I'm a hard worker and I wanted more opportunity for my family," he said. "I was young and thought if I was going to do that, then it was the time."
The family man has grown familiar with putting others before himself. Ogle has served on the planning commission for five years and the industrial development board for two years.
"My experiences on those boards has exposed me to a lot of different residents in the city, so I'm familiar with what's going on, which will help me better understand my role as a city commissioner," Ogle said. "The first rule is always put others before yourself."
Ogle is a graduate of Sevier County Leadership Tomorrow's inaugural 2001 class, and he's a member of the American Planning Association.
Ogle has also done volunteering work for United Way. He is a member of First United Methodist Church in Sevierville.
"I'm a Christian, and I always try to live as a Christian and treat people accordingly," he said. "I try to live up to my word and embody general principals on how to be a good human being across the board."
Ogle and his wife, Karen, have been married 14 years. They met in college and now have two sons, John and Nathan, who attend Pigeon Forge schools and play sports locally.
"If I'm not working, I'm just trying to go to my kids' activities and be involved as much as I can," Ogle said.
Ogle, along with returning Commissioners Joyce Brackins and Kevin McClure, will be sworn in at Tuesday's city commission meeting at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall.
rhargett@themountainpress.com
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Groom's Name Bride's First Name Bride's Maiden Name County Date of Marriage File #
OGLE JAY H KAREN M POSEY KNOX 10-03-1998 60326
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