Blog Archives
Jul
2017
Cornhole at the Old Mill The 8th Annual Old Mill Cornhole Tournament, honoring Police Sergeant Brett Benton, kicks off at 11 a.m., August 5, in the parking lot of the Old Mill Pottery House Cafe. This event brings many cornhole teams and even more spectators to Old Mill Square, so you too are invited to watch
Jul
2017
Margaritaville Restaurant in Downtown Gatlinburg Larkshark Bar and Grill is a new Gatlinburg restaurant calling the former Hard Rock Cafe building home. They are bringing the beach to the Great Smoky Mountains with their “island life” gift shop and menu that incorporates southern favorites with selections from the sea! Just a few items you’ll find
Jul
2017
Downtown Gatlinburg Roller Coaster There’s a brand new roller coaster in Gatlinburg! Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster is now open in downtown on the Parkway between the Marathon Station and Zoder’s. (Between lights #2 & #3) This gravity-propelled coaster is open day every day at 9 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. nightly, 10 p.m. Sunday.
Jun
2017
New Restaurants in Gatlinburg J.O.E. & Pop’s Sub Shop Menu | On Facebook When you’re traveling along East Parkway (Hwy. 321) in Gatlinburg, keep an eye out for this brand new sub shop located across from Food City at light #2B. J.O.E. & Pop’s is open every day of the week from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Jun
2017
Gatlinburg July 4th Celebrations If you want to celebrate the 4th of July with flair, there’s no where else to be except Gatlinburg Tennessee! The party takes place over the course to two evenings with lots of fun things to do in between. Here is the line up of Gatlinburg 4th of July 2017 Independence
May
2017
Tasty BBQ and Free Concerts The Dollywood 2017 Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival kicks off on Friday, May 26 and lasts through Sunday, June 4. That gives you only 10 days to sop up some sweet, tangy, spicy BBQ and listen to the winning sounds of bluegrass music performed by some of this genres top artists.
May
2017
Ooh it’s gonna be good! On Thursday, May 11, it’ll be all about who’s got the best, original soup beans and cornbread recipes in downtown Gatlinburg from 5-8 p.m. Purchase a spoon for $10 so that you can fill your tummy with fixin’s from area restaurants and businesses – while supplies last – and then
Apr
2017
Free Admission Gatlinburg Museum When vacationing with us at Autumn Ridge, don’t want to miss the opportunity to relive the days of those good old boys of “Dukes of Hazzard.” Cooter’s Garage, home of Ben Jone’s (aka Cooter), is directly across the Parkway from Ripley’s Aquarium in downtown Gatlinburg. You’re invited to take a stroll
Apr
2017
Special Event Townsend TN April 21-23, 2017 The Townsend Artisan Guild presents the annual Smoky Mountains Fiber Arts Festival, an interactive event offering fiber arts workshops, arts, exhibitions, educational demonstrations and marketplace. There’s a menagerie of Sheep, Goats, Llamas and Angora Rabbits, and activities just for kids. Locations: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Smoky
Mar
2017
Great Smoky Mountain Wheel at the Island Updated 2020: The Pigeon Forge Ferris Wheel is the #1 attraction at The Island located between the Pigeon Forge Parkway and Teaster Lane. Your family of up to 8 adults and children can ride in a single Gondola to take in the sights of the Smoky Mountains from
