Blog Archives

Feb
2021
Annual Festivals at Dollywood We know so many people who are looking forward to visiting Dollywood in as ‘normal’ a fashion as possible in 2021. The limited operating days and capacity requirements of 2020 prevented couples and families from taking full advantage of their season passes and impromptu visits. While we can’t be certain what

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

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.

Jul
2020
Car Shows in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend TN Cool cars and hot rods! Car enthusiasts gather year after year in the Smoky Mountains to cruise the Parkway and admire the hard work that goes into restoring, modifying and customizing cars of all ages, makes and models. And trucks too! Many car and truck shows have

Jun
2020
Gatlinburg Attractions with The Best Views Scenery. Beauty. God’s Country. Those are probably the words most used for the what people are looking forward to when visiting the Smoky Mountains. Aside from slowing things down and relaxing in a private, peaceful cabin, of course! If making the most of your vacation includes taking in the

Apr
2020
May Special Events We are reopening our county and welcoming guests back to Autumn Ridge. Many of the events that normally take place this month have been cancelled or rescheduled for a later date, but not all of them! If you’re hoping to catch some great local events, here’s what’s in the line up: May

Apr
2020
Reopening in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge The Great Smoky Mountains are open! The folks who cook those fantastic meals and work so hard to provide best-in-the-industry live music and entertainment are ready to welcome you back to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Following the state of TN opening recommendations of maintaining social distancing and in increasing