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Our History

Learn about the history of the oldest hotel in Gatlinburg.

Photos

A visual tour of the Historic Gatlinburg Inn.

Location

We are easy to find in downtown Gatlinburg.

Shop

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About Gatlinburg

The Great Smoky Mountains

The most visited national park in the U.S.

Gatlinburg Restaurant Guide

The best restaurants reviewed.

Local Attractions

There is a lot to do in Gatlinburg!

Distilleries

Free sips of moonshine.

Regional Attractions

Things to do outside Gatlinburg.

First Independence Day Parade In The Nation

May 17, 2015 | News Release

Saluting the valiant men and women of our military services, this 40th annual showcase is the “First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!” Parade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin Independence Day.

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn is the perfect viewing location
for this exciting annual event as we are located right on the parkway
in downtown Gatlinburg.

The first Independence Day Parade in the Nation marks its 40th year by honoring Military Veterans and other U.S. Military Heroes. The annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade leads off at midnight on Friday, July 3, 2015 to the cheers of close to 100,000 spectators lining the streets of the City for this award winning parade. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn is the perfect viewing location for this exciting annual event as we are located right on the parkway in downtown Gatlinburg.