Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
Fall in Gatlinburg 2026: Leaves, Halloween Fun and SkyPark Views from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
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...
Three Burgers in Three Days: My GatlinBURGER Week Adventure
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...
The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival Returns to the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
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...
Old Dad’s General Store: An Affordable Lunch Worth the Walk from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
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 see a...
Celebrate the Fourth of July in the Heart of Gatlinburg
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 United States, beginning...
When John Jacob Niles Came to Gatlinburg: A Musical Legacy and the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
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...
Celebrate Songwriting in the Heart of Gatlinburg at the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival
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 intimate...
Spring Wildflowers in the Smokies: What to Look For and When
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...
Why the Historic Gatlinburg Inn Has Been Welcoming Guests Since 1937
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...