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The Ogles vs the Gatlins: The Odd Family Feud That Built Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg was named after a disliked man who lived there for less than 10 years Gatlinburg really should be Oglesburg, Oglesville or maybe Oglestown. I mean, at least, White Oak…
The Magical Experience of Biltmore at Christmas You Need To See
Local reviews the Biltmore experience at Christmas I’m not what you’d call an upper-crust kind of guy. The few times I’ve tried to make my way into the more structured…
Everything You Need To Know About Snow in Tennessee, From a Local
Tennessean offers tips on snow around the Smoky Mountains For many, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in the winter months means an opportunity to see snow in the…
How a Man Named Popcorn Became an Unlikely Appalachian Hero, Icon
Popcorn Sutton always said his name, his legacy and his moonshine would outlive him. He was right. Obscured by the brightly lit neon tourist attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge,…
There’s an Abandoned Theme Park Rusting Away in the Smoky Mountains
Local theorizes what happened to Fun Mountain in Gatlinburg TN In 1993, Dollywood was still in its first decade of growing out of its Silver Dollar City phase. Other Gatlinburg…
A Surprising Comparison of the Two Best Steakhouses in the Smoky Mountains
Local breaks down The Peddler vs the Alamo in Gatlinburg, TN It’s steak night in the Great Smoky Mountains. In one corner, you’ve got The Peddler: A popular dining destination in…
Is Gatlinburg Safe? What To Consider With Advice From a Local
A local offers his take on whether or not Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are “safe” I had a wonderful childhood with a level of freedom that would border on negligence…
Feral Humans in the Smoky Mountains? What Happened to Dennis Martin
Social media revives rumors of feral humans in the Smoky Mountains linked to old cold case Dennis Martin was 6 years old in June of 1969. It was Father’s Day…
Smoky Mountain Tourists Spend $10M a Day According to State Report
Sevier County ranks third in the state for visitor spending, saving locals an estimated $11,294 in state and local tax collections There may not be gold in the hills of…
Rocky Top Controversy, Tennessee’s Famous Fight Song in the Headlines
Bans and trademark disputes add to the colorful history of Tennesee’s beloved fight song As someone who has lived in East Tennessee for the better part of 35 years and…