David Wear

David Wear has been selected as the first new city manager for Pigeon Forge in 45 years. Wear has been appointed to take over the role from longtime City Manager Earlene Teaster, who has retired after serving in the role since 1980. Wear presently served both as the city’s mayor and as the vice president of operations at The Island. He also previously served as assistant director of the Sevier County Economic Development Council. Wear holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Middle Tennessee State University.