The History of the Hatfields and McCoys, a Timeline of Real Events
The truth is sometimes stranger than fiction, and it’s certainly the case with the Hatfields and the McCoys. You may have heard about this famous Hatfield-McCoy feud. You may have
Blazing Fury’s Sister Coaster Will Burn for the Last Time in 2023
Before the days of Dollywood as we know it, in 1976, Herschend Family Entertainment purchased what was then Goldrush Junction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Herschends quickly set about recreating
The Ogles vs the Gatlins: The Family Feud That Built Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg. It really should be Ogleburg. Or Oglesville. Maybe Oglestown. I mean, at the least, White Oak Flats. The town name of “Gatlinburg” shouldn’t have even made the top five.
What Did Horace Kephart Do? A Look at His Impact on the Smokies
Horace Kephart, born in 1862, could have been famous for many things. In fact, his life reads like a superhero story torn from the pages of a graphic novel. He
Old Christmas in Appalachia, Why They Celebrated Jan 6
So this is Christmas. Gifts in pretty paper and the ringing of silver bells. Crooners singing carols. “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”, claymation Santas and “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”. The modern
Gatlinburg History: When Did Gatlinburg Become a Tourist Attraction?
The area that would become the village of Gatlinburg existed long before a South Carolina farmer made his way to the mountains looking for a new home for his family.
These Leather Britches Beans Are an Old Specialty of Appalachia
This is the first summer in a decade that I haven’t had a small garden at the house. After we bought the house – which seems like a lifetime ago
Dollywood Inventor’s Mansion: The Story of the Lost House on the Hill
It’s appropriate that in a theme park dedicated to mountain life, the remnants of a mostly forgotten relic are fading back into the scenery. Or at least, they were fading.
Fun Mountain Gatlinburg: What Remains of the Abandoned Park Today
You want a metaphor for the new millennium? It was the year 2000, and Fun died in the Smoky Mountains. But before we get to all that, let’s take a
How Did Pigeon Forge Really Get Its Name?
It’s not uncommon to wonder what Pigeon Forge was before it became the tourist town it is today. When did the town start? How did it get its name? It’s