by Gary Bailey | Feb 24, 2026 | Events, Music
There is something about a Saturday night in Gatlinburg that already feels a little electric. The sidewalks hum with visitors. The lights glow against the mountains. And somewhere between the river and the ridgelines, music finds its way into the air. On my last visit...
by Gary Bailey | May 16, 2025 | Music
There’s something about the Smoky Mountains that stirs the soul. Maybe it’s the way the morning fog rolls down the ridges like a slow dance. Maybe it’s the rustle of the wind through the trees, or the hush that settles over town as dusk drapes the peaks in blue....
by Gary Bailey | Jan 31, 2023 | Events, Festivals, Music
From the Gatlinburg Songwriters Board of Directors Thank you to everyone who helped make our last two years a big hit! We have been so fortunate to have had the best songwriters, volunteers, sponsors, and patrons supporting our festival. We are hoping to continue in...
by Gary Bailey | Aug 24, 2022 | Festivals, Music, Reviews, Special Events
The 2022 edition of the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival wrapped up on Sunday, August 21st. Dozens of top songwriters and up-and-comers descended on our little mountain town to perform and mingle with other songwriters and artists. Visitors to Gatlinburg were treated...
by Gary Bailey | Jul 19, 2022 | Festivals, Music, Special Events, Things to do
The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival is back for 2022, bigger and better than ever! This year’s installment once again features a slew of the very best and most successful songwriters with HUNDREDS of number one hits to their credit. The event is headlined by the...
by Gary Bailey | Aug 31, 2021 | Attractions, History, Music, News
On August 19th, the Historic Gatlinburg had a rare honor bestowed upon it, which is its inclusion as a Tennessee Music Pathways destination. Tennessee Music Pathways is a set of destinations throughout the state that are recognized as playing significant roles in...