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 | Oct 17, 2025 | Attractions, Holidays, Things to do
October brings a special kind of energy to Gatlinburg. The mountain air turns crisp, pumpkins line the Parkway, and a whisper of mystery seems to drift through town. Whether you love haunted houses, ghost stories, or the kind of eerie silence that makes you glance...
by Gary Bailey | Nov 9, 2021 | Festivals, Holidays, Things to do
Gatlinburg’s annual Winter Magic starts this week. During Winter Magic, the whole town is covered in holiday lights. It is a truly spectacular display, and a must-see. The opening event is the 32nd Chili Cookoff presented by Bush’s Chili Beans. It takes...
by Gary Bailey | Nov 30, 2020 | Celebrities, Festivals, Holidays, Things to do
The Gatlinburg Christmas parade, the “Fantasy of Lights,” takes place in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on Friday, December 4th. This incredible event has been labeled one of the top 20 events in the Southeast and will be TV-broadcast in over 100 markets. Here is...
by Gary Bailey | Jan 29, 2020 | Attractions, Holidays, Things to do
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a FANTASTIC location for a romantic Valentine’s night or weekend. Valentine’s Day 2020 falls on a Friday, so we definitely recommend coming into town and spending the weekend here. Whether you go see a show, drive up into the...
by Gary Bailey | Nov 14, 2019 | Attractions, Holidays, Photos
If you come into Gatlinburg this Fall, you will notice that the town is covered in scarecrows. So many, in fact, that the town has broken the Guinness world record for most scarecrows! The official count is 4,325, which is more than the number of people who live in...