Blog Archives

Mar
2025
FREE National Park Events If you’re heading to the Smoky Mountains this month, we’re guessing it’s because you want to witness them ‘bursting to life’ during the spring season. There’s no better way to do that than to lace up those hiking boots and head to the hills! Below are several opportunities for you to

Feb
2025
The Island Pigeon Forge Retail Shops for Gifts, Apparel, Food and Fun A vacation in Pigeon Forge is an exciting adventure with the likes of Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park, famous mountain coasters, ATV rentals, annual car shows, and unlimited dining options. But shopping at The Island in Pigeon Forge is an unforgettable experience in

Jan
2025
Romantic Restaurants in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville Valentine’s Day in the Great Smoky Mountains is absolutely perfect for lovers of all ages. There is no more romantic setting than here in God’s Country and no place better suited than the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville communities to host couples who want to make a wonderful

Dec
2024
2025 Long Weekends, Holiday Special Events & Car Shows Ready for 2025? It’s a whole NEW YEAR with a whole new calendar of top Gatlinburg area events and those longed for 3-day holiday weekends. Here’s your 2025 vacation planner with the line up to help you start booking your romantic mountain getaways, anniversary retreats, and

Nov
2024
What’s New in 2025 at Dollywood Have you heard? Dollywood is celebrating its 40th year in 2025 and you can be sure your theme park visit will be better than ever! Make 2025 Vacation Reservations Early for Best Availability!B’ s Nest | CJ’s | Kelci Kabin | McKenzie Kabin | Maggie House | Nite Vu

Oct
2024
Honey Pot Grill We had the wonderful opportunity of joining friends at the new Honey Pot Grill restaurant in Sevierville. Located on Hwy 66 (Winfield-Dunn Parkway), it’s a super convenient place to stop for a bite of breakfast or lunch on your way to your Autumn Ridge Vacation Rentals cabin or when you’re bidding us

Sep
2024
Best Car Shows in Pigeon Forge and Surrounding Areas in 2025 We’re gearing up for the 2025 Pigeon Forge car shows calendar of events!! Looks like it’s going to be jam-packed with truck and car shows from Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, to Townsend and Maggie Valley. It’s not too early to book your Autumn Ridge

Sep
2024
From Valley Low to Mountain High Fall Colors and Fun It’s “go” time for fall fun in the Smokies! You don’t need a dime (except gas money) to have a blast during the fall here. The trees put on a show! Color everywhere you turn. It’s merely the icing on the cake that area entertainment

Aug
2024
Old Fashioned Phosphates and Sweet Treats The newest treat to hit downtown Sevierville is the arrival of Red’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream shop. The moment you step inside, you’ll be immersed in nostalgia and immediately drawn to the free-play jukebox. And the welcoming greeting from a ‘soda jerk’ is the cherry on top! Phosphates,

Jun
2024
Best Pizza in Pigeon Forge? Looking for the best pizza place in Pigeon Forge? You’ll have over 25 pizza joints from which to choose, but how do ya? We’ve decided that we’ll highlight a few of our locally owned and operated Pigeon Forge pizza places to help you narrow down your choices and find your