by Gary Bailey | Oct 12, 2026 | Attractions, Festivals, Holidays, Nature, Things to do
Every fall, somebody checks in at the front desk, sets down their bag, and says some version of the same thing: “I forgot how pretty it is here this time of year.” We never get tired of hearing it. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn has been welcoming guests on...
by Gary Bailey | Sep 21, 2026 | Food, Places to Eat In Gatlinburg, Restaurants, Special Events
For one week each year, restaurants across Gatlinburg create special burgers for GatlinBURGER Week. These are not always ordinary cheeseburgers. Some restaurants pile on everything from bacon and barbecue to pierogies, mashed potatoes, sausage and fried eggs. Visitors...
by Gary Bailey | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival is almost here! On August 21 and 22, some of Nashville’s best songwriters will gather right here at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn for two days of live music, hit songs, and the stories behind them. The songwriting seminar and...
by Gary Bailey | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite things about staying at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn is that you never have to get in your car. Some of Gatlinburg’s best experiences are only a few minutes away. Others take a little longer, but reward you with a quieter stroll and a chance to...
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...