by Gary Bailey | Jun 29, 2026 | Attractions, Holidays
If you’ve never experienced Independence Day in Gatlinburg, you’re in for something special. Gatlinburg doesn’t just celebrate the Fourth of July – it practically owns it. In fact, our city hosts the very first Independence Day parade in the...
by Gary Bailey | Jun 24, 2026 | History
Throughout its long history, the Historic Gatlinburg Inn has welcomed artists, musicians, writers, and storytellers from across the country. Among those believed to have passed through its doors was legendary folk musician and balladeer John Jacob Niles, a man whose...
by Gary Bailey | May 20, 2026 | Attractions, Festivals, Music, Special Events, Things to do
What’s the best way to hear a song? Up close, face to face, surrounded by stories, laughter, and the people who wrote it. That’s exactly what makes the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival such a unique experience. Held inside the historic Gatlinburg Inn, this...
by Gary Bailey | Apr 17, 2026 | Nature, smoky mountains, Things to do
Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains doesn’t just show up all at once. It slowly works its way up the mountains, bringing waves of wildflowers along with it. If you’re visiting Gatlinburg in the spring, you’re in for one of the most colorful and underrated experiences...
by Gary Bailey | Mar 17, 2026 | History
Gatlinburg has changed a lot over the years, but some places still carry the spirit of the town’s early days. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn is one of those places. Built in 1937, the Inn has welcomed generations of travelers visiting the Smoky Mountains. Long before...