Just for fun, and to continue to showcase the wonderful Smoky Mountains at a time of peace and quiet, we present for you this gallery of gorgeous Smoky Mountain imagery.
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Sunday, January 7, 2018
Friday, December 29, 2017
The end of the year only comes once a year and we like to punctuate the change and transition by ending the previous cycle and beginning a new one - with a BANG!
Or rather a series of BANGs across a couple areas at least once the world's most popular midnight hour clocks in. In Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, we celebrate New Years Eve and the first seconds of the new year with fireworks most colorful and explosive along with some other events...
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Planning on coming to the Smokies this weekend for some Christmas time with the family? Here are some of the things to consider to get into the spirit.
* Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade *
12/1/17
From Gatlinburg.com: "More than 60,000 people come to view the award-winning parade featuring lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units, giant balloons and of course Santa Claus! The parade route starts at Baskins Creek Bypass...
Sunday, November 19, 2017
The Thanksgiving Weekend special events for this year remain largely traditional, but we'll add a few other recommendations for family fun in the Smokies as well. You'll be able to enjoy these whether you're staying in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville or Wears Valley as they should be roughly 30-40 minutes driving time at some of the farthest.
Let's look.
* Thanksgiving/Christmas Craftsmen Fair *
11/21/16 - 11/26/17 and 11/27/17 - 12/3/17
Art,...
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
It's that time of the year again where we look into what activities the Smokies have in store for visitors coming in for the Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving weekend is the biggest chance to build up holiday cheer for the upcoming Christmas season, and the opportunity to make memories that last forever for your family are widespread across the Smokies. You and your family won't want to miss it!
Gatlinburg's favorite W.L. Mills Auditorium events...
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Dollywood is currently in full swing for their Harvest Festival and LumiNights celebrations for 2017. These pictures were taken by our frequent collaborator, Ge'ne Kea-Lawhead and all copyright belongs to her.
See more on the Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights celebrations at www.dollywood.co...
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
By request, here are the remaining dates for college and high school football in East Tennessee.
University of Tennessee
September 23rd - Massachusetts (Home)
September 30th - Georgia (Home)
October 14th - South Carolina (Home)
October 21st - Alabama (Away)
October 28th - Kentucky (Away)
November 4th - Southern Miss (Home)
November 11th - Missouri (Away)
November 18th - LSU (Home)
November 25th - Vanderbilt (Home)
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
September...
Sunday, September 10, 2017
You thought Townsend was always the "quiet side" of the Smokies? Not on Old Timer's Day and the Fall Heritage Festival in September! This is a treasured traditional event that the city of Townsend holds at the Townsend Visitors Center on the end of September.
From https://www.fairsandfestivals.net: "[This] event will be held on September 29-30, 2017 at the Townsend Visitors Center. It celebrates the traditional music, Appalachian skills, crafts,...
Sunday, August 27, 2017
One of the biggest developments going on in downtown Gatlinburg has been the development of the new Anakeesta Village attraction just before stoplight #3 where the Ripley's Aquarium resides. Anakeesta is a multi-activity attraction that specializes in outdoor thrills and views as it provides a new sky lift ride from downtown Gatlinburg up to Anakeesta Mountain.
From their website:
"The promise of Anakeesta is to create a unique, entertaining,...
Thursday, August 17, 2017
This coming Monday, August 21st, is going to be the famed total solar eclipse that you've likely been hearing about since the end of Spring. This is going to be a VERY rare and VERY big event - the last time we had something like this happen was in 1918 - and we are very fortunate to have the Smoky Mountains be part of this awesome event!
We posted on the solar eclipse some time ago and in this article, we'll reference that previous article to...
Friday, July 21, 2017
Next weekend, from July 28th to the 30th, is the coveting Tax-Free Weekend in the state of Tennessee. Although this event isn't exclusive only to the Smokies, it becomes a special event as many families use this as an opportunity to get school supplies from our outlet malls and have one last family vacation in the Smokies before the school season begins anew.
Between the two dates, shoppers can expect to take off any sales tax on school supplies...
Saturday, July 1, 2017
The 4th of July is coming up very soon and we wanted to keep you up to date on the events going on here in the Smokies.
In Gatlinburg, the events start as soon as the 3rd of July ends with the 4th of July Midnight Parade on the main downtown street where you and your whole family can see some of the best, brightest and most patriotic floats in the country for over an hour of fun.
Then, the morning after, The River Raft Regatta starts at 10:00AM...
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
ERA In The Smokies is a vacation rental and realty company providing guests with a multitude of accommodations in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and surrounding areas. They have been in business here in the Smokies for over 20 years and outlasted many of their competition.From their website:"Our outstanding vacation cabins and chalets offer superior service and the best rates in and around Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Great Smoky Mountains...
Friday, May 26, 2017
We've been requested to share a lodging special that Summit Cabin Rentals is doing. From their website:
There's a lot about Summer 2017 you already know right now. You know this weekend is Memorial Day. You know June is the functional start of Summer in the Smokies. You know school will be out soon and that you and your family all dyin' to get in some Smoky Mountain fun the first chance you get.
But what you might not know is that Summit Cabin...
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