Blog Archives

Jan
2021
Fishing Tournaments in the Smokies The only thing better than fishing the cool, pristine streams of the Great Smoky Mountains is winning a prize when you’re done! There are three fishing tournaments taking place in 2021 that will have you enjoying the great outdoors and perhaps even a trophy, cash prize, or gift certificate. Book

Jan
2021
Sevierville, Townsend and Pigeon Forge Car Shows The car show schedule for 2021 is looking good! So many of our 2020 favorite shows were either cancelled or postponed, so we’re quite excited to see all these confirmed show dates for the new year! Pigeon Forge 2021 Car Shows March 19-20: Horse Power & Hot Rods

Dec
2020
Dollywood Souvenirs, Gift Shops, and Tshirts Updated 11/2024: Calling all shopaholics! While most folks don’t think of going to Dollywood or purchasing a Dollywood season pass just for the shopping, those who do are glad they did! The shopping selection not only includes the best Smoky Mountains souvenirs featuring Dolly, Dollywood, and the park’s most

Dec
2020
Shops, Restaurants and Attractions Updated 9/2023: One of the newest shopping centers to open in Pigeon Forge is so much more than shopping! Mountain Mile & Tower Shops, located across from The Island on Teaster Lane, just might be your newest relaxation destination! Restaurants and Eateries / Food & Drink:Azul Mexican CantinaCinnaholic BakeryCoffee ArmoryCream and

Nov
2020
Easy, Make Ahead Recipe This easy hash brown casserole recipe will help you have a hearty, hot breakfast each day of your stay without any ‘muss or fuss.’ It’s so versatile, you can make-and-bake the night before and warm up individual servings; make and refrigerate overnight to bake in the morning; or spend 15 minutes

Oct
2020
BGIE Shop at The Village Updated 9/2023: This Shop is no longer open. Have you been in the Best Gift Idea Ever shop lately? If not, you’ll want to get there and quick! You are probably familiar with ‘letter art’ featured by the shop that allows for spelling out 3-12 letter words using their in

Oct
2020
Arrive after 5 p.m. Discount Updated 9/2023: Dollywood no longer offers this special after 5 p.m.discount ticket. However, Dollywood Theme Park does offer a special military ticket.Military Discounts:Dollywood special military tickets for are offered to U.S. active or retired military, veterans, and military reservists, spouses and dependents when valid military personnel IDs and dependent IDs

Sep
2020
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Updated 9/2023: Head to Townsend TN for the Annual Tuckaleechee Pottery Festival, featuring some of the nation’s finest potters. You’ll find unique pottery featuring different styles and forms – from intricate ceramics and hand-thrown creations – that are both beautiful and functional! Date: Saturday, October 28 Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sep
2020
OktOBERfest 2020 Ober Gatlinburg is gearing up to welcome guests to the top of Mount Harrison for their 11th Annual Bavarian Oktoberfest held September 25-November 1. Whether you’ve attended several times in the past or this year will your first, you are in for a real treat! Performing traditional dances in authentic costumes, the Smoky

Aug
2020
New Gatlinburg 2020 Event Get an Official Gatlinburger Passport to participate in the very first Gatlinburger Week being held September 13-19, and enter to win prizes! Pick up your passport at participating restaurants or download. Once you fill out the form, you’re all set to sample specially prices $7 ala carte burgers offered by 16