Smoky Mountain Knife Works photos, inside the largest knife store
It was the summer of 1985 in rural Southern Indiana. Times were different then, not better. Just different. I was 11 and free. Days were…
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Best snow tubing near Pigeon Forge, 4 top attractions [2023]
The Great Smoky Mountains area is a hugely popular winter destination. Lots of folks come here in hopes of seeing snow, but some are sad…
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Things to do in Pigeon Forge: 39 best attractions [2023]
Planning a vacation can be overwhelming. Especially when it involves the hottest family-friendly destination in the Smokies. Are you thinking about staying in a nearby…
11 best free things to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge at Christmas
Beginning in the middle of November, the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee begins the Winterfest celebration, when the Smokies are covered in millions of lights….
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7 new restaurants in Pigeon Forge, surrounding areas [2023]
In the Great Smoky Mountains area, change is the only constant. In fact, there’s never a shortage of new restaurants and attractions popping up in…
Is a Dolly Parton Center coming to Nashville? Here’s what we know
Dolly Parton is the queen bee wherever she chooses to roam. As a businesswoman, she has chosen to mostly grow her brand in her hometown…
Skyland Ranch: 8 things to do at the new attraction near Pigeon Forge
As someone who grew up in the Smokies, I’ve explored just about every attraction in town and eaten at roughly 90% of the local restaurants….
Why does Dolly Parton wear long sleeves? Does she have tattoos?
I’ve been lucky enough to cover Dolly Parton a handful of times at Dollywood over the years. I’ve never spoken to the Sevier County icon,…
Pigeon Forge Snow, my kids’ honest review of the snow park
I took my kids to Pigeon Forge Snow, America’s first indoor snow park. As I stood there, in a chilly, cavernous room, staring at a…
Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe offers pancakes, a side of singing hens
The screen behind Feather Locklear, Tanya Clucker, Oprah Henfrey and Elvis Preslay turned blue and giant animated white snowflakes began to fall. “Oh,” I thought…