Aubrey’s vs Holston’s Kitchen: A Culinary Battle Located a half mile apart, drive time depending on the traffic, a pair of American-style restaurants are battling it out for Sevierville’s mid-tier dining business. It’s Aubrey’s vs Holston’s. What do I mean by mid-tier? It’s not necessarily an indication of experience, as I think both are good to find. Certainly, they are
Red Oak Bistro: A local’s honest review There are several ways the Red Oak Bistro stands out. For instance? Its (669) Glades Road location is not in the traditional areas of the Gatlinburg culinary scene. Beyond that, the menu – based on what is available through local farmers and producers – changes so often, they don’t even bother trying to put it up on
Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: An honest review “When I drink whiskey, I drink whiskey. And when I drink water, I drink water,” Barry Fitzgerald’s Michaleen Oge Flynn in John Ford’s classic “The Quiet Man.” “When I eat dinner, I eat dinner. And when I watch theater, I watch theater,” John Gullion in the Smoky Mountains every time
Ranking the restaurants in Downtown Sevierville You ever have an idea that seems really good in the moment but when it comes down to it you realize you have bit off more than you can choose? Today, I have given myself a culinary Sofie’s Choice – which is a bit dramatic but closer to the truth than anyone is likely
Planning your 2026 trip to the Smokies? Here are the dates you need to know The leaves are mostly on the ground. The ones that are left in the tree are dead and barely hanging on. Except when the snow falls, the mountains themselves are varying shades of brown. Here we are, staring the winter doldrums in the face. What
For 25 years, Smokies Stadium was a centerpiece of the Sevier County tourism scene, it’s been essentially vacant for a year, what’s next? Baseball season is over in East Tennessee. The boys of summer have turned their attention to the endeavors of the fall. And for the first time since it opened 25 years ago, Smokies Stadium has mostly sat
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. Visitors and guests from all over come to visit and enjoy the festivities. But if you’re on a budget, you may have put a bit more planning into your vacation. Sevier County is no place
Five historic restaurants located outside of the Smokies When visitors come to the Smokies, they are beset by merchants, restauranteurs and more. And all are selling a particular brand of nostalgia. Authentic mountain goods, authentic mountain recipes. Some of it real. However, some of it is catering to specific expectations. But the taste of East Tennessee – even the mountains
East Tennessee’s premier fantasy world destination – Ancient Lore Village is Expanding My introduction to the fantasy world came – as I suppose it did for many in my generation – sitting in a darkened elementary school English class. Our teacher would roll out an AV stand. On the stand was a TV with a screen so small that kids
Planning to spend the holidays in the Smokies? These are the best places that will be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Fall is in the air in the Smokies, and you know what that means… that’s right! Time to start planning how to spend your holiday vacation in the mountains. Maybe you’ve got a hotel for Thanksgiving in order to