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The Apple Barn in Tennessee With Apple-Flavored Everything
Tennessee native lists favorite things about local favorite attraction The Apple Barn Cider Mill and General Store is a popular, iconic destination in Sevierville Tennessee, very close to the Pigeon…
The Lingering Rumor Surrounding Dolly Selling Dollywood, is It True?
Diving into the internet rumors regarding Dolly selling Dollywood I couldn’t have been much more than 8 or 9 on a spring morning and I was in bed dreaming of…
15 Unique Things To Do in the Smoky Mountains, According to a Local
Looking for something unique you can’t do anywhere else while in the Smoky Mountains? Let me be your guide We come to the Smokies – or any vacation destination –…
Is the Old Mill Pottery House Cafe Worth It, a Local Weighs in (2025)
A Smoky Mountain local reviews Old Mill Pottery House in Pigeon Forge, TN The Pottery House Cafe and Grille is one of two restaurants to call the Old Mill Square…
Is the Local Goat in Pigeon Forge Worth It? A Local Weighs
A Smoky Mountain local reviews the Local Goat in Pigeon Forge, TN As someone who has been living in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains for over 35 years, there…
Pirates Voyage Vs Dolly’s Stampede: One is a Better Show, Says a Local
A Smoky Mountain local compares Dolly’s Stampede to Pirates Voyage in Pigeon Forge, TN Dolly Parton’s Stampede is a legend in the tourist dinner theater game. Born in 1988, today…
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…