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The Local Goat In Pigeon Forge

November 28, 2023
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Restaurants, Veteran Owned Businesses
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Writing about this restaurant in particular is rather difficult for this blog-writer as I haven’t actually been able to go there. And the reason I haven’t been able to go there is because it’s always almost entirely filled with locals and out-of-town visitors every time I pass by. To say The Local Goat is one of the bigger restaurant hits since the mid-2010s here in Pigeon Forge is a sizable understatement and there’s clearly something there of enormous quality that…

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Great Smoky Mountains Park It Forward Program

March 11, 2023
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Smoky Mountain News and Events
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It is possible you’ve heard the news already, but if not, we’ll be happy to introduce you to it here. Beginning March 1st, 2023, the Smoky Mountain National Park will require parking tags on vehicles for parking accessibility at National Park destinations. Daily passes are $5 and weekly and yearly passes are also available. Let’s get this out of the way: while the most immediate and obvious reasons for the Park’s decision to sell parking access seem counter-intuitive, this program,…

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Luisa Dees – Affiliate Broker For Prime Mountain Properties

September 29, 2022
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Buy a Smoky Mountain Home
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Meet Luisa Dees of Prime Mountain Properties! Luisa is an affiliate broker in Wears Valley, TN. Having grown up in South Florida and falling in love with the Smoky Mountains during family visits during her childhood, Luisa relocated to the area permanently in 2010 and now works to help others who have fallen in love with the Smokies and want to make the area their permanent home. From her website: “Welcome! As a REALTOR® in the Smoky Mountain areas of…

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Pigeon Forge Autumn Events For October 2022

September 18, 2022
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Smoky Mountain News and Events
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Like the title says, these are Pigeon Forge Autumn events coming up for the big Autumn Harvest Festival month of October. These take place either in the city or close enough that those staying in Pigeon Forge will be able to drive to them and back again in less than 30 minutes. Get your plans for the Smokies ready today, because you’ll definitely want to check these out. * Dollywood’s Harvest Festival * September 23rd to October 29th Dollywood’s Harvest…

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Smoky Mountain 4th of July 2021 – Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

June 10, 2021
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Smoky Mountain News and Events
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As the title states, in this article, the cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg announce their plans for their respective Smoky Mountain 4th of July 2021 celebrations. These reposted articles come from www.mypigeonforge.com and www.gatlinburg.com. Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival July 3rd “Patriot Festival is back in 2021 headlined by country superstar Clint Black! This event is proudly presented by 107.7 WIVK and the City of Pigeon Forge. Event Cost: FREE 4pm: Food Vendors Open 5:30pm – 8pm: Entertainment featuring Brad…

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