Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg is Coming Back to Life
There is life in Gatlinburg. At the time of this writing, on May 20th, 2020, many businesses have been closed or operating at a reduced level for a couple of months due to the COVID-19 outbreak. But things are changing rapidly. Here is where we stand now. The Great...
Fun Mountain – Gatlinburg’s Lost Theme Park
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the closing of an attraction in Gatlinburg that most of you (except maybe those of you local to the area) probably didn't know existed - Fun Mountain. Fun Mountain is an abandoned theme park that closed in the year 2000....
Meet the Black Bears of the Great Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to the black bear, a medium-sized bear that is widely distributed throughout North America. They are omnivores (meaning they eat both plants and animals) that like to live in heavily forested areas but will approach...
A Walk in the Spring Rain – a Classic Movie Featuring the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
In 1970, Columbia Pictures released a movie titled "A Walk in the Spring Rain." The movie, filmed in 1969, starred Ingrid Bergman and Anthony Quinn, two Hollywood superstars at the time. The plot of the movie involves a couple (college professor Roger Meredith, played...
The State of Gatlinburg in the Midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak
We have been receiving many questions from concerned citizens about what is going on in Gatlinburg, and what we are doing differently, in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here is where we stand. Local Response The mayors and city managers of Sevier County,...
The View from the Top of the Gatlinburg Space Needle: a Gatlinburg Attraction Review
The iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle is a 407-foot observation tower located in Gatlinburg that overlooks downtown and the Great Smoky Mountains. Its glass elevators take you to an observation deck that provides a 360° view of the surrounding area. The Space Needle is a...
Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Calhoun’s – Barbecue at its Finest
Calhoun's bills itself as "the taste of Tennessee," and they may just be right about that. Sure, there are other places around the country that can lay claim to good barbecue - Texas, Kansas City, etc. - but Tennessee is really where the barbecue is made - especially...
Is this the Last Record Store? Reviewing the Rhythm Section in Gatlinburg
If you're over the age of 30, you probably remember visiting a CD or record store and spending hours looking for music, checking out t-shirts or posters, and just enjoying the vibe. It wasn't just about finding a physical piece of music to listen to - it was about...
Valentine’s Day Options in Gatlinburg for 2020
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a FANTASTIC location for a romantic Valentine's night or weekend. Valentine's Day 2020 falls on a Friday, so we definitely recommend coming into town and spending the weekend here. Whether you go see a show, drive up into the beautiful Smoky...