Revised & Updated - October 18, 2013. Thinking about taking a Gatlinburg hayride? Autumn is my favorite time of year, with the vibrant beauty of the leaves changing and the crisp, cool weather, it's hard not to enjoy being outside. One of the … [Read more...]
A Guide To The Foothills Parkway
Foothills Parkway is a project that has been in the works since 1944. It was promised to Tennessee as consolation for the Blue Ridge Parkway being located out of state. Originally, a 72-mile scenic corridor was planned that would hug the northern … [Read more...]
Clingmans Dome: What A View!
If you take Highway 441 out of Gatlinburg and head into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the right hand side of the road you'll find a 7-mile spur that runs along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. This serpentine byway, which ducks … [Read more...]
39 Must-Visit Gatlinburg Tennessee Attractions
Looking for a great list of Gatlinburg Tennessee attractions and activities that come highly recommended by visitors? Well, when it comes to things to do in Gatlinburg, TN and the surrounding Smokies area, one thing is for sure—there is practically … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg Day Trip: Lookout Mountain
Roughly two hours southwest of Gatlinburg, near Chattanooga, Tennessee, is one of America's most unique tourist destinations. Perched high above the valley floor, on a plateau surrounded by sheer cliffs, is a landmark of both natural and historical … [Read more...]
What’s A Visit To Pigeon Forge Without A Visit To The Ernest Tubb Record Shop?
It might not have its’ roots in Sevier County, starting in Nashville some sixty-two years ago, but if you’re a true Country Music fan, you just can’t visit Pigeon Forge without a visit to the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. The company, which was founded … [Read more...]
Historic Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Of Gatlinburg
Make no mistake about it, folks in the Smoky Mountains take their arts and crafts seriously. In fact, the Historic Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community of Gatlinburg, established in 1937, works very hard to promote the work of many of the artists … [Read more...]
Ogle Furniture Outlet…It’s Worth The Trip!
The Smoky Mountains are full of things to do. Not only do you have the breathtaking mountains to admire, hike, and camp—the small towns that make the Smokies their home have created an enormous business development to ensure your vacation to East … [Read more...]
Family Book Outlet – It’s Definitely Worth Visiting!
If you read, you will be in heaven. This store, called Family Book Outlet is located on Highway 66 in Sevierville. It is a large white building with a red top beside Tony Gore’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant, across from The Flea Traders Flea … [Read more...]
Clear The Decks! Light The Lights!
Everything’s coming up Christmas in The Smoky Mountains! It’s that time of the year once again...the time of the year when our little towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg magically turn into a Christmas Light Spectacular! I remember … [Read more...]