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BREAKING: Clingmans Dome in the Smokies Receives Surprise Name Change
Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains Today, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted to change the name of Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi. This decision…
The 5 Most Missed Attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, According to a Poll
The No. 1 missed attraction won in a landslide, while the others were a close race In his treatise on faith, the power of the past and perception, the great…
See the Waterfall in Tennessee Where The Jungle Book Was Filmed
This stunning waterfall near the Smoky Mountains is only a short hike away, but here’s what you should know “The Jungle Book” was written as a collection of stories and…
A Popular Rod Run Tradition Was Just Banned in Pigeon Forge
The days of seeing cars lined up with ‘For Sale’ signs along the Parkway are over In my 30 years in the area, Rod Runs meant classic cars lining the…
Dollywood Through the Years: The Surprising Transformation of the Theme Park
Local details the full history of Dollywood, from Rebel Railroad to the park it is today It’s taken nearly 60 years of growth for Dollywood in Pigeon Forge to become…
These are the 3 Slowest Months in the Smoky Mountains, According to the NPS
The third slowest month in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park might surprise you As someone who has lived in East Tennessee for many years now, I was surprised to…
The Secret Way To Order at Pal’s That Will Make You Rethink Your Entire Meal
How to order the former ‘secret menu’ items from Pal’s Sudden Service Somewhere out there, fast-food test kitchens are cooking up wonders to present to the rest of the world….
An Honest Review of the Applewood Farmhouse Grill, From a Local
A look at the Farmhouse Grill and how it differs from the Farmhouse Restaurant The Apple Valley complex, located on the Sevierville-Pigeon Forge line, is a multi-purpose facility. It is…
These Are the 5 Best Foods and Snacks To Try at Pal’s Sudden Service
East Tennessee local shares list of best food and snacks at Pal’s Sudden Service Pal’s Sudden Service – the regional fast-food chain in Northeast Tennessee with a cult-like following –…
An Honest Review of Applewood Farmhouse From a Local
Local weighs in on one of the most popular restaurants in the Smokies Located on the Pigeon Forge-Sevierville line, along the waters of the Little Pigeon River, sits Applewood Valley,…