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5 Things Not To Do at the Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN
A local offers tips on what not to do at Gatlinburg’s popular pancake spot The Pancake Pantry is an iconic Gatlinburg institution. It was born in 1960 when a pair…
Top 10 TV Shows Filmed in and Around the Smoky Mountains
Series and shows that you didn’t know were filmed around the Smoky Mountains It’s certainly a big deal when Hollywood comes to the Smoky Mountains. Over the decades, several big-name…
The Old Mill Closings and Reopenings, Here’s What You Need To Know
The Old Mill Restaurant and bridge closed for scheduled renovations You don’t last nearly 200 years without a few renovations here and there. That’s why the folks at the Old…
5 Things Not To Do During Your Next Visit to Ober Mountain
A local offers advice on mistakes to avoid to make the most out of your next trip to Ober Gatlinburg I had given up on Ober Gatlinburg in the autumn…
This Popular Seafood Restaurant Shut Its Doors for the Last Time in Gatlinburg
Crawdaddy’s in Gatlinburg, TN says goodbye to the strip, announces new concept for 2025 From restaurants to lodging to entertainment, the competition is fierce on the Parkway in Gatlinburg. And…
There’s a Secret City in East TN You’ve Never Heard Of — but It Changed History
Oak Ridge, a secret city, was key to developing technology that ended World War II Gatlinburg was born when flatlanders from South Carolina found their way to a mountain paradise….
What Not To Do When Renting a Cabin in the Smoky Mountains
Don’t do these 7 things when renting a cabin in the Smokies There are a lot of factors you want to consider when you book a cabin in the Smoky…
How These 3 Towns in Tennessee Became Sunken Underwater Ghost Towns
The story of those who lost to the Tennessee Valley Authority My home is located in what is known as the Lakeway Area. With tentacles in Hamblen, Jefferson, Grainger, Cocke,…
5 Things Not To Do During Your Next Visit to Anakeesta
A local offers advice on mistakes to avoid to make the most of your next trip to Anakeesta It arrived one day without much fanfare, just seemingly appearing on top…
5 Things Not To Do During Your Next Visit to Gatlinburg’s Famous SkyBridge
A local offers advice on mistakes to avoid to make the most of your next trip to the SkyBridge With Anakeesta drawing traffic across the valley and Ober Mountain under…