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the dollly parton statue in downtown sevierville

3 Things You Shouldn’t Ever Do in Sevierville TN, According to a Local

Here are three things not to do when you’re visiting Sevierville, TN As someone who has lived in the area for decades, I can remember when Sevierville was the boring part of Sevier County. If Sevier County was a mullet, Sevierville was the business in the front part. But things have changed over the years. Sevierville is now a destination

Fried Chicken at Mama's Farmhouse

10 Best Restaurants in Pigeon Forge – Taste Tested and Approved Dining

A local’s guide to the top restaurants and cuisines in Pigeon Forge In my opinion, the most challenging part of a Pigeon Forge vacation may well be picking a place to eat. Do we want to be daring? Or do we want to play it safe? Do we want dinner and an experience? Especially with over 100 different restaurants to choose

Spring Mountain Farms Fried Chicken

These 5 Restaurants Serve the Best Fried Chicken in Pigeon Forge

I tried yardbirds at more than 24 eateries in Pigeon Forge – these were my findings In my experience, when it comes to cuisine in the South, I think barbecue is probably most people’s first association. Especially in Tennessee. But the Smokies are also a great place to find Southern-style crispy fowl done just right. With that in mind, I took

A sandwich from bucees

10 Best Foods at Buc-ee’s: Snacks You Need to Try on Your Next Trip

A fanatic ranks his favorite things on the menu at the famous Texas chain, Buc-ee’s After years of road trips and even witnessing one of the country’s largest Buc-ee’s being recently installed in our hometown, we’ve been able to soak in the Buc-ee’s travel center experience in multiple locations. Famous for its size, its snacks and its clean restrooms, I

cumberland jack's leconte kitchen in gatlinburg tn

The Best Part About Eating at Cumberland Jack’s LeConte Kitchen

An honest review of the popular Cumberland Jack’s in Gatlinburg TN On a recent journey to downtown Gatlinburg, I was able to visit one of the relatively newer restaurants, Cumberland Jack’s Leconte Kitchen. The restaurant is a member of the KBS Restaurant Group, which includes other popular restaurants like Crockett’s Breakfast Camp, Five Oaks Kitchen and The Greenbrier – all

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Restaurants With Live Music in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge TN

Local lists top restaurants with live music, events in the Great Smoky Mountains Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar Aldean’s is the newest addition to the Gatlinburg music and food scene. The food is quite good – I was surprisingly pleased with my BBQ sandwich – and the rooftop bar and great music line-up add to the experience. Live music

delauders bbq restaurant with bbq in corner

BBQ Restaurants in Gatlinburg TN

Local lists favorite BBQ restaurants in Gatlinburg Delauder’s Smoky Mountain BBQ Delauder’s BBQ is a holy place. The pro move here is to get the sampler dinner. For a bargain price, you can get a Five Meat Plate. It has ribs, pulled pork, brisket, grilled chicken breast and smoked sausage plus your choice of two sides, the best of which

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Breakfast Restaurants in Gatlinburg TN

Local lists favorite breakfast restaurants in Gatlinburg Crockett’s Breakfast Camp Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is famous for its cabin-chic atmosphere, hearty breakfasts, ultra-thick griddle cakes and fried cinnamon rolls. But really, you can’t go wrong at Crockett’s. Everything is excellent. There is limited parking available and a waitlist is available online. Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant A cozy, quaint restaurant located on

a breakfast sampler platter from the pancake pantry in gatlinburg

Best Pancakes in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg TN (2024)

This is where to get the best pancakes in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg Both locals and tourists love the Pancake Pantry. If you only have one breakfast outing planned, I’d go here. The only downside is that you’ll probably have to wait since the restaurant does not take reservations or call-ahead seating. You’ll likely see

apple barn sign in pigeon forge tn

The Apple Barn in Tennessee With Apple-Flavored Everything

Tennessee native lists favorite things about local favorite attraction The Apple Barn Cider Mill and General Store is a popular, iconic destination in Sevierville Tennessee, very close to the Pigeon Forge line. I love going there for the shopping, apple treats and especially the winery. Plus, two local favorite restaurants are on the property – Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Farmhouse