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Are Bear Attacks Common in the Smoky Mountains? Incidents in 2021
If we’re going to talk about the “rash” of bear attacks and bear encounters in and around the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, then we may as well start with…
Gatlinburg Then and Now: How It’s Changed Over the Years (With Photos)
Gatlinburg was destined for greatness. Sure, it has natural beauty, but that’s not all. There’s Dolly Parton, too. Of course, as a child, I single-handedly attributed the area’s tourism completely…
Are Dollywood Rides Fat Friendly? A Plus-size Guide to Coaster Weight Limits
Theme park ride restrictions can be a stressful topic for the plus-size community. It’s never a great feeling to be told that you’re too big to ride. Since we often get the…
Moonshine Coffee Recipe With Ole Smoky
Welcome to part two of our Moonshine Mixin’s series. Last week we were mixing up some tasty moonshine margaritas. This week, we’re going to get a little caffeinated. This is…
Sevierville TN: Top Attractions, Best Shopping, Where To Eat
Sevierville, located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains next to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, is the birthplace of our beloved Dolly Parton and the eighth oldest town in…
Best Ziplining in the Great Smoky Mountains: Our Top 9
You haven’t been ziplining if you haven’t been Smoky Mountain ziplining. If you’re visiting East Tennessee or Western North Carolina, definitely consider doing a zipline activity while you’re here. If…
A Look at the 6 Best Wedding Chapels in Gatlinburg, Ranked
Did you know that Gatlinburg, Tenn., is considered the official honeymoon capital of the South? Love is always in the air in Gatlinburg. But for couples looking to wed at…
Is Weed Legal in Gatlinburg? How Café 420, Hemp Care Came to the Smokies
Editor’s Note: You must be at least 18 years old to read this article. By continuing, you are confirming that you are of legal age. It’s days like this that…
6 Authentic Sayings That Will Make You Sound Like a True Southerner
Southern slang is the pad from which hundreds of middling comedy careers were launched. Chances are that now – right now – if you wandered into some random comedy club…
Watch Two Guys Line Dance in the Road While Stuck in Gatlinburg Traffic
The great tourism mecca of Sevier County grew along a single spine known as the Parkway. The road connects Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the vast majority of tourism destinations…