Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
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...
A Saturday Night of Songs in Gatlinburg
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...
A Timeless Craft in the Pioneer Room: Welcoming the Peachtree Handspinners Guild
Recently, the Historic Gatlinburg Inn had the pleasure of hosting a gathering that felt like a step back in time - in the best possible way. A group of women from the Peachtree Handspinners Guild, based in the Atlanta area, spent time together in the Inn’s Pioneer...
Glass House Gatlinburg: Coffee Shop or Children’s Boutique? Both!
Right in the middle of downtown Gatlinburg, inside Reagan Terrace Mall, Glass House is one of those places that makes you stop and look twice. Part of that comes from what it offers, and part of it comes from the building itself. The structure is almost entirely...
Thanksgiving Week in Gatlinburg – a Guide for Guests of the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg is something special. The mountains feel a little cozier, the lights shine a little brighter, and the whole town comes alive with holiday excitement. If you are staying with us at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn, here are some of the best things...
Where to Go for a Fright in Gatlinburg: Haunted Houses, Ghost Tours & Graveyard Legends
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...
Experience the Heart of Songwriting at the 2025 Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival
On August 15 and 16, 2025, the Historic Gatlinburg Inn will host the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival, an intimate, soul stirring celebration of songcraft in the Great Smoky Mountains. Surrounded by moss clad ridges and postcard perfect mountain views, this boutique...
Barbecue with a View: A Visit to Myron Mixon BBQ in Gatlinburg
Looking for barbecue and a balcony view in downtown Gatlinburg? You don’t have to go far. Just across the Parkway from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn sits Myron Mixon BBQ, a restaurant carrying the name of one of the most well-known figures in the world of competitive...