Imagine waking up to find a black bear in your kitchen! That’s what happened to a Sevierville resident, who had to defend himself after the bear wouldn’t leave his property—even after being chased out of the house. Turns out, this wasn’t their first run-in; the same bear had broken into an outbuilding before. With bear encounters on the rise in the area, mostly due to unsecured trash, even cautious neighbors are feeling the impact. Have you noticed more wildlife getting bold around your home lately? What precautions do you take? #Pets #Sevierville #BearSafety