News and information about tourist communities bordering the Great Smokies such as Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Cherokee and Maggie Valley.
It’s been two years since Brenda McCroskey took a leisurely trip to London, but the CEO of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce still chuckles in amazement at the familiar face she saw smiling at her as she walked out of the airport. “You go across the ocean and the first thing I see when I
One of the most amazing stories told about the sinking of the RMSTitanic involves bandmaster Wallace Hartley. Survivors said he lead the band to play music as the famed ship sank in 1912. Hartley’s violin survived the sinking and is now exclusively on display in America at the Titanic Museum Attractions starting with Pigeon Forge, before being
TheGreatSmokies.net: Where is Angler’s Creek located at? Angler’s Creek: We are located in The Shops of Pigeon Forge by the Belz Mall, suite #9 right next to Eddie Baur. (151 E. Wears Valley Rd., Suite 9) TGS: Can you give everyone an overview of ACO and what all they can expect to find in your
Continuing with our list of “10 Things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains this Spring,” is #8 – Visit the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Trail. Home to the largest group of independent artisans in North America, the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community Trail is an 8-mile loop just outside of Gatlinburg that features an
Dolly Parton ushers in a string of new shows at her Dollywood theme park this year. And that includes fireworks, cleverly called “Dolly’s Nights of Many Colors.” This year means extended hours at the popular Pigeon Forge attraction, with the operation open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for six weeks at mid-summer, plus the addition
Officials say that the recent fire that damaged or destroyed over 70 cabins near Pigeon Forge caused over $12 million worth of damage. The March 17th fire which began at the Black Bear Ridge Resort destroyed 53 cabins and damaged 20 others. The 53 cabins that were destroyed were valued at least $11 million. In
A faction of lodging owners in Maggie Valley is hoping to derail a tax increase on overnight accommodations. The money brought in — roughly $450,000 a year — would be dedicated solely to building tourism attractions or improving existing ones. >> Read Complete Article
Below is a recent interview with Norman & Sarah Ball, the owners of the Blue Mountain Mist Bed & Breakfast. Located on a 60-acre farm in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains it features a beautiful Victorian-style farmhouse and wonderful views of the mountains. To learn more you can visit their site here: http://www.bluemountainmist.com
Ground was broken on the third hotel tower for Harrah’s Cherokee on July 10, 2009. That event marked the beginning of the $650 million expansion which is now complete and culminated in a grand opening event on Friday, March 22. >> Read Complete Article
Though it is still a couple of weeks away, the month of April is looking busier and more exciting with each passing minute. Several annual events that have cemented their places as Gatlinburg traditions will take place next month. If you will be in the Smoky Mountain area in April, we hope your visit will
