Paw Paw's River Dream

21/08/2024

The longest continuous zipline in the United States is coming to East Tennessee, adding a thrilling new attraction to the tourism hotbed of Sevier County.

21/08/2024

20/08/2024

🚧 Closure alert in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🚧

The National Park Service will close the Gatlinburg Bypass to all traffic between the Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook and Newfound Gap Road for bridge construction. The closure will occur from Wednesday, August 21 at 8 p.m. until Sunday, August 25 at 8 p.m. The road will reopen by August 26. while construction crews install a new bridge deck. The overlook and Campbell Lead Road will remain open.

During the closure, park crews will also clean drainage ditches, repair damaged guardrails, remove litter, mow road shoulders and do other roadside cleaning and maintenance.

Work started on the road project in April and is expected to be complete by the end of September. To date, construction crews have removed and reset stone curb, improved ditches and culverts, repaved Park Headquarters Road and parking areas, repaved the Sugarlands Riding Stables entrance road, and constructed new ABAAS accessible parking spaces at Park Headquarters and the stables.

For more information on park road status and closures, check out https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm

20/08/2024

20/08/2024

14/08/2024

The event includes several stations for people to get information on bear management practices.

05/08/2024

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has been warning us humans for years! This image is from 1955.

03/08/2024

Every August, Pigeon Forge honors our brave freedom fighters with discounts for veterans, military personnel and first responders at many local businesses and attractions.

Check the link below for participating businesses.

https://www.mypigeonforge.com/event/celebrate-freedom/

03/08/2024

Can you believe August is almost upon us? Another new month brings an array of exciting events to Pigeon Forge! Here's a sneak peek at what August 2024 has in store. For more details on these events, visit: https://www.mypigeonforge.com/events/ ☀

03/08/2024

The new ride starts eight stories in the air! Here’s what else you need to about the new thrill ride, including when you can take a slide down.

01/08/2024

Pigeon Forge in 1996

30/07/2024

Nestled in the heart of the Smokies, the Walker Sisters’ Cabin stands today much like it did yesterday. The Walker Sisters, five remarkable women, chose to live a traditional mountain lifestyle well into the 20th century, resisting modern conveniences and embodying the spirit of self-sufficiency.

Their cabin, built in the 1840s, is more than just a structure; it’s a piece of history that whispers stories of a bygone era. From their handmade quilts to their homegrown food, the Walker Sisters epitomized a way of life that has largely disappeared.

Visiting this historic site offers a rare opportunity to step back in time and appreciate the beauty and hardships of early Appalachian living. 🌲✨

30/07/2024

Here’s a classic photo of The Village, Gatlinburg, TN back when it opened in 1969.

📸: Mary Louise Hunt, Gatlinburg (Images of America).

26/07/2024

25/07/2024

Mark your calendars for this fun, free event in Pigeon Forge! 🍧

📆 On Tuesday August 6, 2024 from 6-8 PM, all are invited for a fun night of food and fellowship at the Pigeon Forge Police Department. The National Night Out will offer K-9 demonstrations, police & fire equipment displays and tours, free hot dogs, drinks, snow cones, and more!

Thanks to Pigeon Forge Police Department for hosting this amazing event for our community! 🚨

22/07/2024

22/07/2024

🌄 It's almost time for the 6th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival on August 17, 2024! 🎈 Grab your tribe and join us for an awesome day of creativity with art, crafters, tasty food trucks, a beer tent, hot air balloon rides, balloon glow, kids adventure area, and so much more - including a few surprises we are keeping a secret for this year! 🤫 🤐 😉

Don’t forget - Proceeds from this event benefit the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department and the Townsend Elementary School!
🎟️ https://www.eventeny.com/events/greatsmokymountainballoonfest2024-11515/
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12/07/2024

Check out the new Smokey mural by Gared Luquet, located in Strong Alley! 🐶🧡

07/07/2024

27/06/2024

🎉The Patriot Festival is ONE WEEK AWAY and it’s going to be incredible! Join us for a day filled with food, fun, and fireworks at Patriot Park. 🇺🇸

🎶Headlining this year is Joe Nichols, the three-time Grammy-nominated country music sensation! Also performing are Runaway June and Whiskey Icarus.

🍕 Delicious food vendors serving lobster rolls, hot dogs, tacos, pizza, funnel cakes, lemonade, and much more will be available on-site! 🥨🍤🍩

Here’s the event schedule:
2:00 PM – Food Vendors Open
3:00 PM – Kids’ Activities Open
4:00 PM – Veterans Tribute & Pigeon Forge Community Chorus
5:30 PM – Whiskey Icarus
7:00 PM – Runaway June
8:30 PM – Joe Nichols
9:45 PM – Fireworks after Joe Nichols’ performance
*Schedule subject to change.

Remember, no outside coolers, tents, or umbrellas are allowed at Patriot Park.

Free parking is available at the Teaster Lane Municipal parking lot, and a free shuttle operates every 20 minutes to and from the festival site.

For more details, visit https://www.mypigeonforge.com/event/patriot-festival/.