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6 Fun Dinner Shows in Pigeon Forge You Need To See
Local lists best dinner shows in the Smoky Mountains Sure, Vegas has Usher and Sting, and Broadway has some musicals based on Disney properties. But none of them have what…
Chesapeake’s is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Gatlinburg
Local reviews upscale Gatlinburg seafood restaurant The best dining experience in the Smokies isn’t a barbecue place. It isn’t even one of the dozen or so flap-jackery establishments littered about the…
10 Restaurants You Should Try for a Late-Night Meal in Pigeon Forge
Local ranks best restaurants that are open late in the Smokies So you want to eat late? Round here, that means 8 pm. As a local, I’ve found that this…
Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge: Which Town is Better?
Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge: A side-by-side comparison by a local It’s the showdown we’ve all been waiting for. Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge. Mano a mano. Who ya got? Look, we…
Potty Like a Rockstar: a Look Inside Buc-ee’s Bathrooms (Pictures)
What makes Buc-ee’s bathrooms so special? We tested them to find out Buc-ee’s has stores in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky, and yes, Tennessee. The Texas-based convenience store chain/cult built its…
This 85-Year-Old Ride Is the Oldest at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
Meet the attraction that pre-dates the park itself, The Dollywood Express, the oldest ride at Dollywood Before there was a Dollywood or a Silver Dollar City, there was a railroad track…
The Road to Nowhere in the Smoky Mountains That Locals Hate
The Road to Nowhere in the Smoky Mountains has become an unlikely tourist attraction They say you shouldn’t mess with Texas. But there are other places in the world with…
These Are the 3 Top Christian Shows in Pigeon Forge Says Local (2024)
A Smoky Mountain local offers recommendations for Christian shows in Pigeon Forge Various church-centered conventions bring in thousands of young and faithful each year to worship, praise and enjoy bond-building…
Smoky Mountain Native Compares Rocky Mountains to Smoky Mountains
A showdown of two popular national parks I had the chance to visit the Rocky Mountain National Park, and I couldn’t help but compare it to my home, the Great…
The Wild Smoky Mountain Legend of a Woman Known as ‘Spearfinger’
The Cherokee Legend of Spearfinger: What Did She Look Like? The Great Smoky Mountains are full of wonder and also full of folklore and legends. And if you’re looking for…