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Learn about the history of the oldest hotel in Gatlinburg.

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Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains

Blue Moose Burgers & Wings: Gatlinburg’s Newest Must-Try Spot for Burgers, Wings & Good Vibes

If you’ve been walking the Parkway and wondering what that new burger-and-wing joint is next to all the Gatlinburg action, let us save you the suspense: Blue Moose Burgers & Wings is officially open—and it's a winner. This place isn’t just a tourist trap with a...

Where the Mountains Meet the Music: A Songwriter’s Haven at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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....

Taco Trail: Gatlinburg’s New Go-To for Bowls, Brews, and Burritos

If you’ve been strolling through downtown Gatlinburg lately, you may have noticed a new kid on the block—Taco Trail, one of the town’s freshest dining additions. Just a short walk down Parkway from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn, this bright and modern taco joint is...
Halloween Night in Gatlinburg

Halloween Night in Gatlinburg

  It was a dark, cold and rainy night in Gatlinburg...the perfect night for Halloween spookiness. The rivers ran high that day, the water cold and black. All over town, terrifying creatures lurked (click the thumbnail to view the full size image)....

Meet Room 232 at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn

In this video tour, you will get an inside look at Suite 232 (the Gold Room) at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn. As you can plainly see, this is not your typical hotel room, and this is not your typical hotel!

The Unexpected Cades Cove History

The Unexpected Cades Cove History

Cades Cove, as experienced today, is an extremely popular valley located in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's an area that, because of the natural beauty and peacefulness, attracts many every year. The Cades Cove history is unusual, however, as a thriving mountain...

Best Italian – Gatlinburg Restaurant Review

Best Italian – Gatlinburg Restaurant Review

Best Italian restaurant has been a staple in the Gatlinburg dining scene for years, and it is no wonder. It has three big things going for it: Fantastic location, situated right on the main strip at 710 Parkway (which is, of course, a very easy walk from the Historic...

Gatlinburg Harvest Festival Decorations Go Up

It is Harvest Festival time in Gatlinburg, so businesses all over town will be decorating their storefronts with Fall-themed decorations. The Charlie Barker family decorated the Historic Gatlinburg Inn this past weekend with scarecrows and hay and cornstalks from...