Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
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...
Architectural Digest Names Gatlinburg One of the Top 25 Small Towns in America
A recent article on the Architectural Digest website listed its top 25 small towns in America, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee made the list. Here is what was said about it: A mountain town with a fun side Population: 4,206 Gatlinburg became a popular tourist destination...
The Day the Olympic Torch Passed by the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
The Centennial Olympics occurred in the summer of 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 10 thousand athletes from nearly 200 countries competed while the world watched. As is traditional for the Olympics, the Olympic torch relay carried the Olympic flame to the site of the...
Noah Ogle Farm – Visit a Piece of Gatlinburg History
The Noah "Bud" Ogle Farm in Gatlinburg, also known as "Ogle Place," is a historic location maintained by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977, it is a wonderful place to visit to get a true sense of...