Each year, millions of tourists flock to the Smoky Mountains for Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg vacations. Needless to say, the roads can get kind of clogged for people making that drive—unless, of course, you’ve made some plans before … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton!
If there is one public figure that is sinuous with the Smoky Mountains, it would have to be Dolly Rebecca Parton. Of course, her name adorns the area’s largest tourist attraction, Dollywood, and you see her image around the area as much as you would … [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...]