Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
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...
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...