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3 Hidden Gems Uncovered at This 200-Year-Old Church in Cades Cove
The Primitive Baptist Church in Cades Cove is now over 200 years old, here are a few of the hidden gems that lie within Growing up a short drive from…
3 Surprising Things I Learned From My First Time at Dollywood
Now I live in the Smokies. But my first trip to Dolly Parton’s theme park surprised me My first visit to Gatlinburg was in 2011. With every trip, my family…
These 3 Attractions in Gatlinburg Were Enough To Make Me Move Here
I moved to my favorite tourist town, and here are three attractions that helped in that decision My family and I made dozens of trips to Gatlinburg before moving here….
3 Strange Smoky Mountain Tales You Probably Heard From Your Grandparents
Regardless of whether or not these tales are to be believed, they continue to be passed down from one generation to the next As someone who grew up slightly obsessed…
These 4 Hidden Gems Are the Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Gatlinburg
I’ve dined at dozens of eateries in Gatlinburg, these are the best mom-and-pop restaurants in the area Nowadays, the term “mom and pop” is code for a restaurant that isn’t…
See the Tennessee Restaurant Where Guests Dine With Singing Robot Chickens
Come for the food, stay for the … singing animatronic chickens? I’ve been around these mountains for a long time. I’ve seen the hooks, the gimmicks, businesses use to entice…
Now’s Your Chance To See the Synchronous Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains
Each year, thousands of people compete for the chance to attend this limited-capacity light show in the Smoky Mountains The hardest ticket to obtain in the Smokies isn’t to Dollywood’s…
You Won’t Believe the Massive Expansion Coming Soon to Gatlinburg SkyPark
SkyPark officials announce new SkyBridge, viewing area, restaurants and more With its 70th-anniversary celebration approaching, Gatlinburg SkyPark is preparing for its next 70 years. Having first gone up the mountain…
3 Reasons Not To Go to the Smoky Mountains, From a Local
Look, I’ve lived on this Earth long enough to know that nothing has a 100 percent approval rating. There are people – if you can believe it – who don’t…
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is Running Out of Water
How the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is running out of water and what the city is going to do about it When you think of infrastructure issues in…