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The Old Mill Shops of Pigeon Forge, everything you need to know

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The Old Mill strikes a distinct contrast against the amusement rides and T-shirt shops you’ll see on Pigeon Forge’s main drag. Likewise, the collection of Old Mill shops skips the standard souvenir stock for a …

Tipton Place Barn in Cades Cove
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How to visit Cades Cove, 7 things to know before you go

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The Cades Cove Loop, located a few miles beyond the Townsend Park entrance, is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And it’s a great way to experience the …

Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas will run from Nov. 7, 2020 to Jan. 3, 2021 (photo by John Gullion/TheSmokies.com)
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9 tips to navigating Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas 2020

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas brings together the very best of the holiday season — music, food and jolly people! The event, which runs from Nov. 7, 2020 – Jan. 3, 2021, features more than five …

If you’re on an autumn trek to see natural beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains, you've come to the right place (stock photo)
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6 pro tips on when and where to see the best fall colors in the Smokies

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They say the beauty of the leaves of the Great Smoky Mountains in the fall is due to the diversity of trees in the forest. The dozens of varieties of trees create a living kaleidoscope, …

The tunnel is no longer part of any regular path or hiking trail and simply leads to a cliff with a beautiful view where the other side of the trail once stood (stock photo)
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The secret tunnel under Clingmans Dome that you never knew existed

09/27/2020 Morgan Overholt 1

Nearly everyone who has visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is familiar with Clingmans Dome. Completed in 1959, Clingmans Dome Observation Tower is the highest point in the Smoky Mountains standing at over 6,000 …

Written in 1967 by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant during a stay in Gatlinburg, “Rocky Top” was first performed by Bluegrass legends “The Osborne Brothers.” Though it didn’t really take off for them, theirs is still considered the definitive version.
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These two strangers ‘climbed’ ol’ Rocky Top, then wrote its anthem

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It’s human nature to take the familiar for granted. When you grow up with the Smoky Mountains in your backyard, the mountains can become window dressing. An omnipresent decoration that fades to the background until …

Only the Appalachian Clubhouse and group campsites will remain closed at this time, with public health in mind.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park begins final phase of reopening Sept 3

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Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing access to additional campgrounds and picnic areas. …

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival, presented by Humana, takes place Sept. 25-Oct. 31 (photo by @callmesupermom
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7 things to do this fall in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

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Coming to see the beautiful fall foliage? Spend an extra day or two taking in some of these autumn activities. Sure, you do them back home, but the experience won’t be as memorable as it …

A convention center could easily be converted into casino gaming space if Tennessee ever changes its gambling laws (file photo/TheSmokies.com)
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Addressing casino rumors at abandoned Dumplin Creek in Sevier County

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Back in the heady days prior to the Great Recession in fall of 2007, a development was brewing in Sevierville off of Exit 407. The land was cleared. The plan was good.  The white whale …

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