Smoky Mountain News and Events

Celebrate with Pigeon Forge and the Smokies as we honor our Military Past and Present. Discounts are available year round and in the month of August throughout the city of Pigeon Forge and through out.

Christmas Shows In The Smokies 2023

* Christmas At Array November 1st – December 30th From their website: “Of course, it wouldn’t be Array without our award winning, record holding variety acts that will amaze you, keep you laughing and leave you in awe and on the edge of your seats! We’re also proud to share the real reason we celebrate the season… the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ with a touching and life changing Nativity scene. Your entire family will experience a myriad of…

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More Cabins Available For October Colors In The Smokies

Cabin Availability For Autumn Color Alert! The prime of the Autumn October colors have begun in the Smoky Mountains and this is among the hardest time to find cabin availability in the area to enjoy them. That’s why we are happy to announce on behalf of Smoky Mountain Dream Vacations that the following cabins are currently available within the last 10 days of October as well as having open dates in November. https://smokymountaindreamvacation.com/cabin/heavenly-view/ https://smokymountaindreamvacation.com/cabin/secluded-memories/ https://smokymountaindreamvacation.com/cabin/forest-fling/ https://smokymountaindreamvacation.com/cabin/majestic-springs-lodge/ https://smokymountaindreamvacation.com/cabin/5-o-clock-somewhere/ https://smokymountaindreamvacation.com/cabin/nine-bears/ Book direct…

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Business Spotlight: American Recycled Plastic

We’ve featured American Recycled Plastic‘s unique and thoughtful business concept and products before… and this is as good a time as any to do it again! American Recycled Plastic creates highly functional and sturdy outdoor furniture and utility equipment out of, you guessed it, plastic that has been recycled and refined to be re-used right here in America at ARP’s factory in Tennessee. In this spotlight, we wanted to showcase a new Facebook post that they posted in recent days…

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Business Spotlight: Vitality Wellness Spa

If you haven’t gotten to know Vitality Wellness Spa in Seymour, TN, then it is our privilege to introduce you to them with our spotlight article on their professional skincare and weight-loss center near the Smoky Mountains between Knoxville, TN, and Sevierville, TN. From their website: “Inspired by our own desires and request of others to have accessibility to quality medical spa services in the area and time-saving travel: our Vitality Spa came to life! Vitality’s neighboring medical office “Solace…

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Pigeon Forge Car Shows In August

Pigeon Forge in East Tennessee has been known for two “rod run seasons” in September and March of each year practically since Pangea split, but this year is when that foundation, like Pangea, is beginning to shift. Not only was September 2022 the last year for the “Shades Of The Past” Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, bringing it down to a single rod run in September (September 14th to the 16th for 2023), but two Pigeon Forge car shows in…

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Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Rollercoaster

As sort of a “in case you missed it”, we gleefully remind you that Dollywood’s newest rollercoaster Big Bear Mountain is now open and taking riders ready for a new thrill in Tennessee’s greatest amusement park! From Dollywood’s official brochure: “LOCATED IN WILDWOOD GROVE Voted Best Kids Area 2022 – Golden Ticket Award Dollywood’s Largest Single Attraction Yet! It’s almost time to venture into the Smokies for an unforgettable adventure aboard Dollywood’s largest attraction, Big Bear Mountain. Ned Oakley, Wildwood…

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New Memorial Plaza And Bridge At Mynatt Park

From Gatlinburgrecovers.com: “Earlier in June, the city of Gatlinburg unveiled it’s long-awaited memorial project to honor the lives lost and the rescue efforts made during the 2016 Smoky Mountain wildfires (for this very site was originally designed to provide information and support on). Myself and Ge’ne Kea went to Mynatt Park to get pictures of the memorial and some additional pictures of the park at a time when it’s very apparent new additions have been made recently and looking at…

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4th Of July Celebrations In Gatlinburg For 2023

From Gatlinburg.com: “No other city is as Patriotic as Gatlinburg during the 4th of July as we celebrate in a big way by hosting the very first Independence Day Parade in the nation with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters as the Grand Marshals of our 48th Annual July 4th Midnight Parade. This parade has been named a Top Ten Parade to see in the US by National Geographic Traveler Magazine and as one of the Five Best Fourth of July Celebrations…

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

From Mypigeonforge.com: “Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration is just that—a time to celebrate making memories with family at a place everyone enjoys! This summertime event gives families a unique chance to ride Dollywood’s world-class roller coasters, including Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle all day and well into the night! Once the sun sets, these rides will thrill guests as they race through the summer night not knowing which way the track will turn next! And this year’s celebration is about…

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A Mountain Quiltfest 2023 In Pigeon Forge

From mypigeonforge.com: “Online Class Registration: Tuesday, March 7 @ 10AM EST Quilting Classes: June 5 – June 8 Quilt Show & Vendor Hall Open: June 6 – June 8 Quilt Show & Vendor Hall Admission: FREE Quilt Show Hours: June 6 & 7 from 9am-5pm. June 8 from 9am-4pm. Celebrate the art and heritage of quilting at the 29th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest™. Quilters from all around come together at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge for this quilting event.…

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Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival 2023

VisitSevierville.com writes: “Sevierville’s nineteenth annual Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival will take place May 19-20, 2023. This family-friendly event will once again bring barbeque cook teams from all over the United States to Sevierville to compete for $17,500 in cash and prizes and the title of Tennessee State Champion in the Bush’s Best TN State Championship Cook Off. Rounding out the event is toe-tapping music on three stages, incredible arts and crafts, kids’ games and the Mountain Soul Vocal…

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Sara Evans Performs For Patriot Festival 2023 In Pigeon Forge

VisitMySmokies.com writes: “Country Music Star Set to Headline at This Year’s Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge Each year, Pigeon Forge gets decked out in red, white, and blue to celebrate Independence Day with the Patriot Festival. This festival hosts live entertainment, activities for kids, delicious food, and a firework show to finish the evening. In the past, several big-name stars in the music industry have made their way to the Smoky Mountains to participate in the event, and this year…

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