Pigeon Forge

titanic museum exterior in pigeon forge tn

Is the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge Worth It? A Local Weighs In

What to expect when you board the Titanic The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is hard to miss when driving down the Parkway. After all, the outside of the Titanic Museum is, in fact, half the size of the real RMS Titanic. It’s a celebration of the ill-fated ship, its passengers and crew. IN THIS ARTICLE What can you do

a breakfast sampler platter from the pancake pantry in gatlinburg

Best Pancakes in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg TN (2025)

This is where to get the best pancakes in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN The Smokies have become something of a pancake hub, starting with the opening of the Pancake Pantry many years ago. Visitors and locals alike look forward to a good breakfast before heading out for the day. With this in mind, here are our suggestions for the

The Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge, TN

Why You Might Just Enjoy This Cheesy Comedy Show in Tennessee

Local offers honest review of The Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge, what to expect Comedy, in general, has changed in the years since the show “Hee-Haw” had its heyday. But let’s be real: Millions of fans couldn’t be wrong. It was a hit in rural markets but also did well in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. There was surely

dolly being escorted by her bodyguard at Dollywood

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 baseball or Star Wars or some other of my boyhood passions. “John!” my mom shouted. “Wake up! It’s snowing. You won’t have to go to school today.” I threw off

the pottery house and catfish

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 home, despite the relatively small size of the square. Each serves a different crowd and a different style of food. The Cafe and Grille, for instance, offers a quick-serve menu

local goat exterior next to sandwich with bacon, crab cake patty and lettuce

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 are days, of course, that I think the Local Goat may be Pigeon Forge’s best restaurant. At least, it’s one of the best places to eat in the Smoky Mountains.

pirates voyage and dolly partons stampede storefronts

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 it is part of the partnership between tourism business powerhouse Herschend Family Entertainment, Sevier County legend angel-on-Earth Dolly Parton and Fred Hardwick, chairman of the board of World Choice Investments.

jt hannahs in pigeon forge at night

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 tourist town doesn’t exactly keep retirees’ hours, but I’d say restaurants are far more likely to be busy at 5:30 than they are after 9 pm. After 9 pm, you

downtown gatlinburg strip compared to downtown pigeon forge strip

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 understand there are no right answers here, everything’s subjective – unless you pick Sevierville, then we award you no points. But when it comes to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge? With

one of the trains in motion at dollywood

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 and a dream. In 1961, a pair of brothers from North Carolina desired to recreate the success of Tweetsie Railroad, a popular theme park between Blowing Rock and Boone, North