News & Updates
November 28, 2023
Looking for the best places to Christmas shop in the Smokies? We’ve got you covered! The holiday season is upon us. What better way…
November 17, 2023
Are you looking for things to do in the Smokies in December? Looking for ways to pad the itinerary as you plan your family…
November 16, 2023
Looking for restaurants to take the family this Thanksgiving during your Smoky Mountain vacation this year? Do you want to skip the stress of…
October 26, 2023
The holidays are almost here! As you’re planning your trip to town to visit family, vacation, or just escape the craziness of the holidays…
October 16, 2023
Whether you’re down for a good scare or like to collect your treats and go, we’ve compiled a list of 5 ways to celebrate…
October 3, 2023
While our mountain town may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of wineries, it’s home to some delightful…
September 1, 2023
Some exciting things are coming to the adventure park! Anakeesta has announced a new adrenaline-inducing, double-rail mountain coaster dubbed Hellbender, named after the salamander…
August 21, 2023
Did you know that Pigeon Forge sees an estimated nine million tourists per calendar year? No wonder it’s so hard to find parking! Pigeon…
May 12, 2023
Big Bear As is the case with all great legends, the tale of Big Bear doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. An apparent fan…
May 2, 2023
The First Week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Smokies are celebrating! During Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor and acknowledge the tireless…
April 20, 2023
Spring has officially sprung in The Great Smoky Mountains! You know what that means. It’s time for the greatly-anticipated, award-winning Flower & Food Festival…
April 1, 2023
The Kodiak Conservation Trust research team, led by Ralf Sopoli, has made a stunning discovery – they have found a new bear species in…