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Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park

April 17, 2018
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Those of you who have driven through Gatlinburg at any point in the last few months may have noticed a big change at the north end of town just as you get in from the Spur. A brand new mountain rollercoaster establishment has taken up residence at a part of the city that doesn’t have as many rides as others and it goes by the name “Rowdy Bear”! Rowdy Bear is not just one thrilling ride, but two – the…

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Blake Shelton’s Upcoming Restaurant in Gatlinburg

April 4, 2018
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Oh, we knew this kind of news was going to shake up the Smokies the moment it hit, we just didn’t know it was coming! Music superstar, and definitely a major favorite for a lot of locals here, Blake Shelton will be opening a branch of his restaurant “Ole Red” here in Gatlinburg, TN! An announcement was made in late March on Facebook Live by Shelton himself as well as Colin Reed, CEO of Ryman Hospitality Properties. Ole Red is…

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Get Ready For Spring To Break!

February 21, 2018
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While the Smoky Mountains have not seen round-the-clock cold temperatures or particularly heavy snowfall as of yet, we are aware much of the rest of our visitors in our nearby states and regions have gotten much more their fill of Winter and are probably looking towards a Spring Break to provide a particularly good and much deserved vacation from the freezing and the frozen. Make your plans to venture to the Smoky Mountains for March! Whether you’re a student or…

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Spotlight: Cosby Creek Cabins

January 14, 2018
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A lesser known and advertised city that occupies the gorgeous foothills of the Smoky Mountains is Cosby, TN, about 15 minutes east of Gatlinburg on Highway 321. Cosby is sort of like the Gatlinburg-area equivalent of Townsend, TN; a MUCH more subdued and much less trafficked and occupied area that nonetheless can have some items of interest as well as providing a genuinely peaceful Smoky Mountain getaway. And in Cosby is our favorite cabin rental provider for the community, the…

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How To Spend New Years in The Smokies

December 29, 2017
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The end of the year only comes once a year and we like to punctuate the change and transition by ending the previous cycle and beginning a new one – with a BANG! Or rather a series of BANGs across a couple areas at least once the world’s most popular midnight hour clocks in. In Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, we celebrate New Years Eve and the first seconds of the new year with fireworks most colorful and explosive along with…

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Upcoming Christmas Fun in the Smokies

November 28, 2017
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Planning on coming to the Smokies this weekend for some Christmas time with the family? Here are some of the things to consider to get into the spirit. * Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade * 12/1/17 From Gatlinburg.com: “More than 60,000 people come to view the award-winning parade featuring lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units, giant balloons and of course Santa Claus! The parade route starts at Baskins Creek Bypass on Hwy 321 (East Parkway) and travels to Hwy…

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Fourth of July in Pigeon Forge

July 2, 2017
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The 4th of July is coming up very soon and we wanted to keep you up to date on the events going on here in the Smokies. In Gatlinburg, the events start as soon as the 3rd of July ends with the 4th of July Midnight Parade on the main downtown street where you and your whole family can see some of the best, brightest and most patriotic floats in the country for over an hour of fun. Then, the…

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Status of Smokies: Wildfire Updates

December 4, 2016
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As most of you reading this probably know by now, the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee became under conflagration with wildfires that spread out from several areas of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley on Monday, November 28th. As of writing, 13 people were pronounced dead, 80 were injured, more than 1,000 structures (including well-known businesses and iconic buildings) were destroyed and more than 15,000 acres of mountains. To say the event was a historic emergency in East Tennessee underscores the…

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