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Thanksgiving Weekend In Gatlinburg 2024

The Thanksgiving extended weekend begins on the last week of November for 2024 and that’s when Gatlinburg begins its long-standing tradition of having a lot of events going on in town throughout the week to celebrate both Thanksgiving but also begin the Christmas holiday portion of Winterfest. Here are the events going on for this year. Take a look and reserve soon so you and the family can make some new holiday memories in the Smokies! * Candy Canes &…

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Business Spotlight: First Fruits Kitchen

From their website: “The experience of over 25 years of specialty catering is now available through Tony’s finest recipes, created and ready for service to your family or group to go. Family orders or large groups, including bakery items are available. Services as detailed by Chef Tony himself: Dinners – carryout every Thursday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm only. Stay tuned into my website for the weekly meal offering or check out my Facebook page FIRST FRUITS KITCHEN to see this…

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Business Spotlight: Extreme Excavating

From their website: “Your Trusted Partner in Excavation & Hauling Services At Extreme Excavation & Hauling, we’re dedicated to providing superior excavation and hauling solutions for all your construction and land management needs. With years of industry experience, a fleet of state-of-the-art equipment, and a team of skilled professionals, we’re committed to delivering exceptional service and results that exceed your expectations. From residential to commercial projects, our excavation services are designed to handle a variety of tasks with precision and…

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Business Spotlight: Pro Modern Construction

From their website: “ProModern Construction, LLC is a professional home and cabin building company which builds new custom homes and transforms existing homes into dream homes through its remodeling services. Only the Best Roofing Products The roof over your head is designed to protect your home and family. It is sturdy, reliable, and built to withstand weather and intruders. Your roof is an important investment, and at ProModern Construction, we take that investment seriously. We work with homeowners who want…

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Business Spotlight: So Clean It Squeaks

From their website: “Professional, licensed cleaning agency serving all of Sevier County Tennessee. We specialize in residential cleaning, Deep Cleans, Real Estate “move ins” and “move out” cleans, Small church cleaning agreements and more. Serving the Sevier County area of Tennessee. Our team works to be efficient while using our expertise for a professional clean. As licensed contract cleaners in Sevierville, TN, we serve the residential community of Sevier County along with doing Specialty cleans, Emergency cleans, Real Estate and…

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Business Spotlight: Volunteer Balloons

From their website: “Welcome to Volunteer Balloons! We’re your go-to team for balloon decorations and event entertainment for large and corporate events right here in Knoxville, TN. Why Choose Volunteer Balloons for Corporate Event Decor? * Event Expertise You Can Trust! With years of experience in the industry, our team of creative professionals understands the intricacies of corporate event management. From workshops to large-scale conferences and gala dinners, we’ve done it all with expertise and creativity. * Customized Solutions No…

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Business Spotlight: TN Celebrates Balloons

From their website: “You celebrate it – we decorate it! Would you like to surprise someone with a perfectly decorated hotel room or cabin in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville? Do you want backdrops, arches, twinkle lights, and flowers for your wedding, prom, or graduation party? Are you looking for balloon decorations for your reunion, corporate event, showroom, grand opening, church, sports, youth, or family event in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Knoxville, the Smoky Mountains, and surrounding areas in East…

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Business Spotlight: Great Smoky Vacations

From their website: “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…

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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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