Blog Archives
Jun
2026
Your Guide to America’s 250th Birthday Celebration in Gatlinburg and the Smokies So you’re up here where the air is clear just in time for the most iconic 4th of July ever – the USA’s 250th birthday? You will of course make your own fun, lots of grilling, sightseeing, maybe some whitewater rafting, fishing or
Apr
2025
Synchronous Fireflies in the Smokies If there’s one experience that should be on your Smoky Mountains bucket list this year, it’s the incredible display of synchronous fireflies—a rare, natural phenomenon that turns the Smokies into a glittering lightning bug dance floor. Each year from late May to early June, these tiny beetles put on a
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
Dec
2023
Car Shows in Pigeon Forge, Kodak, Sevierville, Townsend TN, Maggie Valley NC Are you ready for Sevier County car shows? How about cars shows in the surrounding area? 2024 car shows will not disappoint when it comes to revving up your engines for another fantastic year of hot rods, fast cars, low riders and old
Oct
2023
Nights of Lights Tours In and Around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Updated 7/2026: It’s getting harder and harder to determine the best season to visit the Smoky Mountains! Spring brings the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to life with green leaves and wildflower blooms; summer welcomes all with outdoor adventures, car shows and summer festivals;
Nov
2022
Book Your 2023 Gatlinburg Vacation Cabin Early While you’re gathering with family and friends during the upcoming holidays, will goals and plans for the new year become a topic of discussion? Just in case those goals include more time in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, more mountains or more self care, we thought we’d give you
Sep
2022
Annual October Fall Festivals Updated 9/2023: Book your cabin stay for a fantastic fall getaway at Autumn Ridge and take in some of the best annual fall festivals this October. You’ll find arts, crafts, autumn food favorites, live entertainment and beautiful scenery from Sevierville to Maggie Valley! Make 2023 Cabin Rental Reservations Today! B’ s
Jan
2022
Spring Things to Do in the Smokies Ah, spring!! Spring in the Smokies is such a great time to visit for so many reasons. Not only is the weather getting nicer by the day, the mountains coming alive with blooms and wildlife are a sight to see. Attractions and shows are back in full swing
Dec
2021
7 Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Smoky Mountains There’s no better place to start the new year out right than in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee. Book yourself a romantic stay with us at Autumn Ridge and then reserve your seat at the party at any of these 7 places
Sep
2021
Fall Things to Do October is the month for leaf peepers and we’ve got some of the best fall festivals to go along with the brilliant and beautiful colors of autumn. Book your stay so you don’t miss out on all the ways to enjoy fall in the Smoky Mountains. In addition to auto tours
