Blog Archives
Sep
2016
Old Fashioned Fun, Food and Tradition Robert Tino has been painting the Smokies for over 30 years and the annual Smoky Mountain Homecoming is a celebration of all things Great Smoky Mountains including art, family fun, and southern tradition. This 3-day event in held at the farm of the Robert Tino Gallery in Sevierville just
Aug
2016
Gatlinburg Shopping Map & Guide Updated 2022: Map out your Gatlinburg shopping trip with the Shops & Store Guide that will take you through some of the best boutiques, galleries and souvenir shops you could hope to find. Although Gatlinburg is famously known for traditional crafts found in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community,
Aug
2016
Great Smoky Mountains National Park App If you love the Smokies and enjoy being in the great outdoors, the new Species Mapper web app might be right up your alley. And, this app will evolve as Park Rangers and scientists continue collecting data that make up the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Jul
2016
Free Concerts by Top Hit Songwriters Each year, the Smoky Mountain Song Writers Festival brings songwriters of top hit songs to the forefront in Gatlinburg. The 5th Annual Songwriters Festival 2016 where you’ll get to see, hear and meet the folks who write songs for some of the biggest artists in the music industry. The
Jun
2016
Rockin’ Bluegrass Music at The Island Every evening during the month of June, enjoy free, live entertainment at The Island Pigeon Forge from the outdoor Ole Smoky Moonshine Stage. Arrive before the scheduled performance times to have a sample of ‘Shine and snag your rocking chair front and center of talented bluegrass bands. Darrell Webb
May
2016
Arts, Crafts, Galleries Updated 2022: Nothing says Gatlinburg like Appalachian culture and love for its traditions, and the place to find them in abundance is in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. There are over 100 shops and studios for you to discover along the 8-mile loop that has been designated a Tennessee Heritage
May
2016
Welcome the Summer Heat at Splash Country Updated 2020: If you want an opportunity to “Crush the Rush” and ride the waves, Splash Country Water Park is the place to be in the Smokies. Opening day is May 16 and you can enjoy its wet & wild attractions through September 7. Splash Country covers 35
Apr
2016
Gatlinburg 2016 Springfest Spring is in full swing in the Smoky Mountains and so are plenty of special events in Gatlinburg. Here is a quick lineup of the April & May 2016 things to do. April 8-10 Hands on Gatlinburg: Brand new event giving you the opportunity to create your own craft or piece of
Mar
2016
Spring Rod Run It’s springtime and that means cool car time in the Smokies! From April 14-16, you’ll want to be at the LeConte Events Center near the for the Annual Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run. Parking is free and there is plenty of it for spectators in the municipal parking lot on Teaster Lane.
Mar
2016
Attractions, Live Entertainment & Events With well over 40 attractions including mini-golf, zip lines, museums and fun zones, everyone of every age will enjoy a vacation in Gatlinburg. Indoors or out, there is plenty of fun to be had rain or shine. Check out the latest Gatlinburg Guide for a listing of attractions, locations for
