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Best lunch spots for families with kids in Pigeon Forge; our top 6 picks

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Vacationing with kids is never stressful at all! … said no one ever. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great until someone starts feeling a bit hangry in the backseat. And it can feel daunting to …

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What to pack for a Pigeon Forge vacation; 8 items you’ll need

01/10/2021 Alaina O'Neal 0

You’ve booked your cabin. You picked your must-see attractions and restaurants. Now it’s time for the not-so-fun part of vacation planning: Packing your bags. There’s probably someone out there in the world who feels confident …

Anakeesta in Gatlinburg
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Top 5 things to do for adults on a Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg vacation

01/10/2021 John Gullion 0

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are known worldwide as family attractions. As such, the majority of entertainment, attractions and dining are designed to include the young or young at heart. But what about that couple on …

Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters and city officials gather around a masked Dolly Parton statue at the Sevier County Courthouse (photo courtesy of Leslie Ackerson/WBIR)
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Mask mandates in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge: What you need to know 2021

01/02/2021 Morgan Overholt 0

On Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 29, Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters signed Executive Order 55 to extend the existing mask mandate once again through Feb. 27, 2021. Waters originally announced a mask mandate for Sevier County …

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The Old Mill Shops of Pigeon Forge, everything you need to know

01/02/2021 Amanda Lee 0

The Old Mill strikes a distinct contrast against the amusement rides and T-shirt shops you’ll see on Pigeon Forge’s main drag. Likewise, the collection of Old Mill shops skips the standard souvenir stock for a …

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Top things to do in January 2021 around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

12/31/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

January is a popular month to visit the Smoky Mountains and enjoy winter activities. If you are planning a trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge this January, check out this list of top things to …

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10 things to do this Christmas in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge 2020

12/24/2020 Alaina O'Neal 5

Fresh snow on mountains, moonshine with cinnamon; bright Christmas lights and warm homemade mittens – these are just a few of my favorite things. In my opinion, nobody does Christmas like the Smokies. If you’re …

Local souvenir shop owners Katherine Mitchell and Jon Lanier were surprised by Shark Tank star Mark Cuban last week when they received a bit of free advice about how to run a successful business in Pigeon Forge (screenshots/photos contributed by JK Lanier's General Store)
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Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban helps J.K. Lanier’s put ‘Pigeon Fork’ on the map

12/22/2020 Morgan Overholt 0

When Katherine Mitchell and her fiancé Jon Lanier moved to Pigeon Forge with no jobs and no idea of what their future would look like, little did they know that just three years later they …

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Is it better to stay in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge?

12/21/2020 John Gullion 0

It’s go time. The showdown we’ve all been waiting for. Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge. Mano a mano. Who ya got? Look, we understand there are no right answers here, everything’s subjective – unless you pick …

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Is the Smoky Mountain Opry closed?

12/05/2020 Alaina O'Neal 1

The Smoky Mountain Opry debuted their ninth season on Feb. 28, 2020 with all new musical numbers, only to close their doors less than three weeks later. After the closing, which was originally meant to …

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