Attractions
Dollywood souvenir mugs: What to know before you buy
Readers, let’s get one thing straight. I am not a pack animal. I was not put on this world to carry cargo. There are few things I hate more than going to an amusement park …
Month: February 2021
Attractions
Top 10 attractions, things to do in the Smoky Mountains for free
Vacationing on a budget can be tough. And even if you’re planning on hitting most of the major attractions, it’s nice to build in a day that is free from financial obligations and strict schedules. …
News
Bear cubs discovered in Sevier County home after gas leak reported
Homeownership can be full of surprises. And last week, one Sevier County resident got a big surprise when he discovered a gas leak at his home, and learned that a large black bear denning in …
Editorial
Why do people honk in tunnels: The answer might surprise you
It’s the age old question: Why do people honk when driving through tunnels? In East Tennessee, we learn to honk in tunnels just as we learn how to walk with two feet. We learn it …
Dining
These are the best Mexican restaurants in Gatlinburg, our top 4 ranked
You’ve come all these miles. You’ve come from the North, the South, East and West. You’ve come from Canada, Europe and lands in the Far East, Africa or South America. You come to the Smoky …
Attractions
Dollywood rides ranked: 10 best coasters and rides in the park
Having grown up with Pigeon Forge, Tenn. in my backyard and visiting Dollywood nearly every summer and every holiday weekend since childhood, I’ve had the distinct privilege of not only watching our beloved park evolve …
Attractions
Shake things up at the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg TN
Ready to shake up your vacation? Want to add a little spice to your day? We’re talking about Gatlinburg’s Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum, one of only a handful of salt and pepper shaker galleries …
Editorial
7 things locals want you to know before you visit the Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park sees about 12.5 million visitors in a year, according to the National Park Service (NPS). This makes the Smokies a huge tourist area. But with great fame comes great …
GSMNP
Why are they called the Smoky Mountains?
I was driving west through the mountains, going to cover a football game. Then, I crested a hill and found myself awestruck by the beauty below. With the sun behind them, the mountaintops stood out …
Gatlinburg
8 tips: How to do a Gatlinburg trip on a budget
Gatlinburg is an idyllic mountain village designed to vacuum tourists’ money directly from their pockets while distracting them with scenic views, pancakes and bear-themed tchotchkes. With all this money vacuuming going on, it can be …
