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The Pigeon Forge Restaurant That Features a Chorus of Singing Chickens
Frizzle Chicken Cafe, the Most Kid-Friendly Breakfast in the Smokies There’s no shortage of pancake restaurants in Pigeon Forge. So if you want to sling some flapjacks, you have to…
Where Do Locals Eat In Pigeon Forge?
A local shares the secrets of the Pigeon Forge culinary scene I don’t know if this is a massive secret. But when anyone from Sevier or the surrounding counties goes…
The Biggest Mistakes I Have Made Visiting Gatlinburg
A local shares his biggest missteps in hope you can learn from his mistakes One of the benefits of being a local to the mountains is it gives you a…
What Not To Do at the Old Mill Restaurant
A local offers tips on how to avoid faux pas at Pigeon Forge’s premier historical eatery There’s a challenge that comes with some of the “what not to do” articles….
The Stunning Smoky Hollow Glamping Resort in TN You Need To See
A look inside these magical glamping tipis and wagons The road to Smoky Hollow – a “glampground” located in Sevierville, TN – was a long one. More than five years…
The Peddler: An Honest Review of Gatlinburg’s Famous Steakhouse
A Smoky Mountain native offers her opinion on local restaurant darling: The Peddler The Peddler in Gatlinburg is a local favorite. And there’s no doubt it has delicious food and…
6 Things Not To Do at the Apple Barn According to a Local Superfan
Do your best to avoid these common mistakes during your next trip to the Apple Barn With its shops, restaurants, hotels and stores, the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General…
Would You Walk This Mile-High Suspension Bridge?
A local with a fear of heights talks about swaying in the sky at Grandfather Mountain I am afraid of heights. It is not, for the most part, a debilitating…
13 Celebrity Sightings in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains
These are a few famous faces that have been known to make an appearance in and around the Smoky Mountains When you live near a popular tourist destination like the…
Don’t Miss These 16 Iconic Gatlinburg TN Hiking Trails
A local’s take on the best hiking Trails near Gatlinburg Planning can be both an art and a science in the popular vacation destination of Gatlinburg, TN. There’s plenty to do,…