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Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains

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...

Pizza Rio: Brazilian-Inspired Pizza with a Gatlinburg River View

If you’re staying at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn and find yourself craving pizza—but not just any pizza—take a stroll down Parkway toward the entrance of town (in the Pigeon Forge direction) and prepare yourself for a delicious surprise. Pizza Rio isn’t your typical...

A Fresh New Flavor Next Door: Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gatlinburg

Situated at 745 Parkway, right next to the Historic Gatlinburg Inn, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has recently opened its doors, offering a fresh and vibrant dining option for both locals and visitors. ​ Ambiance and Service The cafe's interior is notably clean and orderly,...
Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Ole Red

Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Ole Red

Recently I had lunch at Ole Red, a restaurant and live music venue in Gatlinburg owned by country music superstar Blake Shelton. The place has a tremendous atmosphere, and it looks like Blake’s designers did a fantastic job blending high end with red neck (ala, a...

Reliving and Enhancing the Past

Reliving and Enhancing the Past

We have begun the task of digitizing some of the photos in our archives. We think it is absolutely fascinating to look back at old photos like these, especially if you compare them to what Gatlinburg looks like today. You could say the town has changed a little bit!...

Jerry Stayed at the Inn

Jerry Stayed at the Inn

Jerome (Jerry) Lederer (1901-1963) was a former guest of the Historic Gatlinburg Inn. Kentuckian Lederer entered the restaurant business in Shelbyville, Kentucky in 1929. He established a chain of hamburger stands under the name White Tavern (inspired by the chain...

Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Puckers Sports Grill

Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Puckers Sports Grill

Recently I stopped in at Puckers Sports Grill, located at 745 Parkway in Gatlinburg. The astute observer will make note that that is literally right next door to the Historic Gatlinburg Inn parking lot. If you walk out of our front door to Parkway and look to your...

An Abbreviated History of Gatlinburg

An Abbreviated History of Gatlinburg

The city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee has quite an interesting history. Here is an abbreviated discussion of how we got where we are. The Ogle Family The Oglesby family were the first individuals to settle the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The family moved from South...

A Brief History of Rocky Top

A Brief History of Rocky Top

Whether you are a Tennessee Vols fan, or you love country music, there is an excellent chance you have heard the song Rocky Top. Recorded by countless artists, most notably the Osborne Brothers, Rocky Top is said to be the number one college football fight song of all...