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Smoky Mountain Businesses who honor Veteran and Current Military Discounts as a Thank You and a Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.

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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Upcoming Gatlinburg Special Events For September

From Gatlinburg.com: * Bear-varian Fall Festival September 9, 2023 – October 31, 2023 “Autumn has arrived in the Great Smoky Mountains, and there’s no better place to experience the season and the changing leaves than at Anakeesta: Gatlinburg’s award-winning theme park. During Anakeesta’s Bear-Varian Fall Festival which runs from September. 9 – October. 31, visitors can enjoy Halloween themed décor throughout the park. For an additional add-on, sample drink specials, from several local and regional craft breweries. Make your way…

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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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Foothills Family Celebrations Through Honeysuckle Hills

From their official website: “Honeysuckle Hills will delight the hearts of all gathering to celebrate your wedding. Our private, intimate setting in the Smoky Mountains is abundant with nature and stunning scenery. My desire is for everyone to feel as welcome as they would visiting their favorite Aunt or Grandmother. From this very moment your wedding planning just got easier! Our all-inclusive wedding packages for up to 75 guests take away the stress and replace it with a carefully planned…

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Sevier County Construction Co.

Located in a gorgeous area of Sevier County, we have the opportunity to build some fantastic homes and renovate beautiful cabins. Many investors purchase short term rental homes and cabins and in these updated homes you will find our teams working. Residential homes are also part of our profile. Updating and renovating your bathroom or kitchen is what we do best. Have you purchased land in Sevier County? Allow us to speak with you about your custom home build. Our…

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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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