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Learn about the history of the oldest hotel in Gatlinburg.

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There is a lot to do in Gatlinburg!

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Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains

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...
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...