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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…
These are the Best Museums in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
TN native lists top attractions in the Smoky Mountains, with coupons No trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is complete without checking out at least a couple of museums and…
Dolly Parton Reveals Carl Dean’s Surprising Nicknames for Her
Carl Dean has more than one cute nickname for his famous wife Dolly Parton is known by a myriad of nicknames. Some nicknames reference her incredible career in country music,…
This Is What Spring Break Is Actually Like in Gatlinburg
Local offers tips for spending spring break in the Smoky Mountains When visitors plan a vacation to Gatlinburg, most of them don’t realize that spring break can be just as…
Is It Safe to Camp in the Smoky Mountains? A Local Weighs In
The Smoky Mountains are generally considered to be safe, but that doesn’t mean they are without danger I’ve been around these mountains too long to fear them. After 30 years,…
These are 3 Things I Won’t Ever Do Again in Gatlinburg
A Smoky Mountain resident talks about experiences he won’t try again in Gatlinburg As someone who has been hanging out in Gatlinburg for more than 30 years, I’ve been burned…
The Frozen-In-Time European Village in the Smoky Mountains You Need To See
The little European village in the Smoky Mountains you need to see As someone who has visited Gatlinburg since the middle ’80s, I’ve never known a time without The Village….
Did the New York Times publish proof of Wildman in Tennessee in 1889?
Yes, the New York Times did print a story about a Wildman in Tennessee. But that’s where the truth begins and ends. I’ve spent a good part of my life…
These Are the 6 Best Seafood Places in Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountains
A Smoky Mountain local ranks his favorite seafood restaurants I’m a bit of a seafood snob, a habit I picked up at my grandparent’s house in Florida. With his next-door…
There’s a New Best Burger in Pigeon Forge, and It’s Not What You Think
I’ve eaten at dozens of restaurants in the Smokies, these are my picks for the best burger joints in town In my over 30 years living in the foothills of…