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“Ghosts of Gatlinburg: 10 Haunted Places to Visit this Fall” From Gatlinburg.com

Originally written by Gretchen Pardon (Oct 1st, 2024) posted on Gatlinburg.com: “Gatlinburg may be a popular tourist destination, but beneath the surface, is a town with a haunted history. From the tragic tales of lost love and betrayal to the ghostly figures who linger in cemeteries and old cabins, Gatlinburg’s past is full of mystery and intrigue. Whether you’re a believer in ghosts or simply curious about the town’s darker side, Gatlinburg’s haunted history adds an extra layer of depth…

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Gatlinburg Fall Festivals For October 2024

That Gatlinburg Fall spirit is flowing in the highlights of the Tennessee Smokies and the colors are changing to prove it! As we wait for them to hit their prime, we have a number of special events in the city that showcase the best in providing that spirit as we have for many Autumns prior to this one. Take a look at them below! * Fall Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair Now – October 20, 2024 “The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair hosts Artisans…

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Catch The Halloween Spirit In Pigeon Forge For October 2024

The Halloween spirit is going on and going strong in Pigeon Forge for the month of October. The biggest source of Halloween fun prior to the 31st is Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and LumiNights throughout the amusement park, but for those who want more to enjoy the season before it turns November, we have these events in Pigeon Forge that will build pumpkin memories and Autumn color delights you’ll enjoy remembering for years to come! Let’s take a look: * Rotary…

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Early Harvest Events In Pigeon Forge – September 2024

As of writing, kids are back in school and many families, even those without school-age children, are returning home as part of the overall feeling that Summer has ended. Actually, we’re only halfway through the Summer season as Fall doesn’t begin until September 22nd. What does this have to do with the Harvest Festival in the title? Well, imagine getting the best of both seasons: celebrating Appalachian culture, crafts and atmosphere while it’s still warm and won’t get dark until…

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Starkeytown Sisters – Vacation Rentals

Starkeytown is a two mile stretch of mountain road in the middle of the woods with a handful of local residents and three beautiful vacation rentals. Let us help you find the perfect small family or honeymoon vacation stay off the beaten path (maybe even get married while you’re here, too!) While only 15 to 20 minutes from the main parkway in Pigeon Forge, Starkeytown (at least for the moment) remains one of the last secluded areas in our ever-growing…

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Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival For 2024

Only a couple of weeks until 4th of July and the Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival comes back around for another awesome day-long celebration of Summer fun and American freedom! Here’s what the city of Pigeon Forge has to say on the event for 2024: “Joe Nichols Headlines Patriot Festival 2024! Proudly presented by the City of Pigeon Forge, Patriot Festival returns once again in 2024. This year’s Patriot Festival will be headlined by Joe Nichols, three-time Grammy-nominated country music star.…

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Business Spotlight: Foothills RV Park and Cabins

From their website: “If you are looking for a quiet, quaint Smoky Mountain getaway close to all the wonderful attractions our area has to offer, Foothills RV Park & Cabins is the place for you! We offer RV sites as well as a variety of small cabins in our park. We are minutes away from Dollywood, Gatlinburg, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and less than an hour away from almost everything you want to see in the Smoky Mountains.…

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Business Spotlight: Great Smoky Vacations

Our staff at “Great Smoky Vacations” pride ourselves on the personal touch. Our Goal is to give each of our guests the best Smoky Mountain Getaway possible. We provide our guests with all of the information they need for their mountain getaway and supply our Sevierville cabins with everything we can think of that will help our guests have a memorable Smoky Mountain Vacation. We have highly qualified caring cleaners and a great thorough maintenance staff so our Smoky Mountain…

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Business Spotlight: Restorative Massage Of The Smokies

From their website: “Restorative Massage Of The Smokies has a massage for everyone. No matter what your preference or therapy needs, our services will be able to meet and exceed your expectations. We offer Swedish massages for the people who want to relax and a Therapeutic massage for those who are having a specific issue alongside Hot Stone massage, Aromatherapy massage, Headache massage and Couples massage. Sessions include 15-30 minute segments and other massage types include 60-90 minute segments. Swedish…

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Business Spotlight: Above All Cleaning & Maintenence

From their website: “Reliable and Trustworthy Cleaning Service We are a family owned and operated vacation rental cleaning and maintenance business that provides for clients in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville Smoky Mountain areas. We offer contract cleaning for owner-managed overnight rentals.This includes cabins, condos, hotel rooms, VRBO and AirBNB properties and any other type that provides vacation tenant services to visitors. We offer routine cleaning services, one-time cleans, deep cleans, maintenance, minor repairs, emergency cleaning services and more.…

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Tuckaleechee Caverns – Article By Sevier County Electric System

The Sevier County Electric System’s “Tennessee Connections” magazine for Spring 2024 posted this article on Tuckaleechee Caverns that we thought was worth sharing here. Tuckaleechee Caverns is an underground natural cavern attraction near Townsend, TN, that has been in operation for many decades and we are proud to feature both the Sevier County Electric System and Tuckeleechee Caverns at once. Their article is as follows: SCES Celebrates 85 Years And Its Oldest Customers As Sevier County Electric System celebrates its…

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Parrot Mountain In Pigeon Forge (Brochure)

Brochures for vacation ideas like Parrot Mountain in Pigeon Forge are everywhere. Every rest stop, gas station, restaurant, grocery store and information desk in the county stocks some awesome information and visual demonstrations of a variety of attractions in town that don’t always get the spotlight when talking about fun things to do with the family in our area. Parrot Mountain is one such attraction and this blog post intends to introduce more visitors to the sanctuary, as well as…

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Additional Springtime Special Events In East Tennessee

These are snapshots of special events going on during the Spring season in East Tennessee within a reasonable driving distance of the Smokies from Tennessee Home & Farm Spring 2024 and Tennessee Connections Spring 2024 magazines. Links for these events, as written down, can be found at: http://visitknoxville.com/events http://visitmorristowntn.com http://etsumartincenter.org http://pigeonforgerodruns.com http://dogwoodarts.com/chalkwalk  

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