Blog Archives
Sep
2017
Autumn Craft Shows Arts and crafts are an integral part of Appalachian culture, and there is no better time to experience the art and artists in East Tennesse than in the fall. The line up for craft shows is plentiful so book your fall vacation cabin with us at Autumn Ridge so that you don’t
Sep
2017
Cades Cove Things to Do Updated 3/2024: Cades Cove Heritage Tours offers private and public tours of beautiful Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Since you aren’t the person driving, you can forget watching the road and watch for wildlife, enjoy the scenery and learn about the history and people of this
Aug
2017
1st Annual Smoky Mountains Balloon Festival A brand new event is taking place August 19 from 3-9 p.m. in Townsend TN at the Townsend Visitors Center! “Come Soar with Us” for the very first Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival in Townsend TN. The day will include all the anticipated festival fun things to
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
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
