The long-awaited 74,000 sq foot flagship Buc-ee’s Family Travel Center, complete with 120 fueling positions, EV charging stations and a car wash over 250 feet long in Sevier County opened in 2023. And along with the arrival of Buc-ee’s, came the congested traffic. Is Buc-ee’s at Exit 407 a bad idea? It is not. Buc-ee’s is a wonder. But the question we all had was if the infrastructure was
Soaky Mountain Waterpark is one of the new attractions in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. And even though it only recently opened in 2020, they are still bringing us new attractions and improved guest experiences throughout the park with each new season. When you’re planning a summer trip to the Smokies, you may be curious on what exactly
First-time visitors to the Smokies will quickly notice a less-than-desirable quirk about local restaurants in Pigeon Forge – reservations are a rare offering. There may be many reasons why a local restaurant decides it’s better off without a reservation system, particularly in Pigeon Forge. But the primary reason boils down to money. You see, it just doesn’t make sense to
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 Tennessee (founded in 1795). While the town itself is steeped in history, today, it has Dolly’s stamp all over it – from her statue at the courthouse to the many