Affordable cabins in the Smoky Mountains: Our top 6 ranked (2021)
Let’s be honest, renting a cabin in the Smokies can sometimes be a bit cost-prohibitive depending on your budget. But our staff at TheSmokies.com believes…
Where does the Cherohala Skyway begin? Your guide to this scenic drive
There’s a road running across the mountains connecting Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina. And if you catch it on the right day, when…
Rising star spotted singing on top of a car in viral concert challenge
You could say that Brandon Davis’s life has changed significantly in the past year. And as it is with most things in Brandon’s life and…
Gatlinburg Thanksgiving: 6 things to do, suggestions from a local
You don’t typically think of Thanksgiving as a getting out-of-town kind of holiday. People come to the Smokies for the Christmas season, Halloween and Valentine’s…
Halloween at Dollywood: Festival information, 5 things to avoid
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and LumiNights celebration is one of Pigeon Forge’s most popular fall and Halloween-themed events. Dollywood is a popular destination in the fall,…
Gatlinburg Halloween night: 9 things to do around town 2021
It’s finally time to bring out the fleece blankets and pumpkin-spiced-flavored-everything. It’s Halloween, y’all! Celebrate this deliciously spooky holiday the right way with these top…
Is Christmas at Biltmore worth it? An honest review
I’m not what you’d call an upper-crust kind of guy. I’ve never owned a whole suit and prefer tennis shoes for all situations. I briefly…
The Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge: 4 reasons you should visit this fall
The Apple Barn is a popular, iconic destination in Sevierville, very close to the Pigeon Forge line. It is home to shops, delicious treats, a…
Are the pumpkins at Dollywood real? An interview with a 1000-lb gourd
The Harvest Festival is now underway at Dollywood, kicking off a tradition that features seasonal food options, live entertainment and larger-than-life seasonal displays, including a…
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park Local Appreciation Days announced (2021)
I’ve been told for most of my life that “all you need is love”. But, it turns out that in Gatlinburg at least, you need…