Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
Preparing for the Wave of Gatlinburg Tourists in the Spring of 1941
Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially established as a national park on June 15, 1934, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park is known for its beautiful mountains, lush forests, and diverse wildlife. It is the most popular national park in the...
Letter From the Gatlinburg Songwriters Board of Directors
From the Gatlinburg Songwriters Board of Directors Thank you to everyone who helped make our last two years a big hit! We have been so fortunate to have had the best songwriters, volunteers, sponsors, and patrons supporting our festival. We are hoping to continue in...
Remembering David and Floyd Crosby and their Connection to the Historic Gatlinburg Inn
You probably heard the news that David Crosby, the famous singer/songwriter best known for his stints in the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, died on Thursday, January 19th, at the age of 81. The world mourns the loss of a true rock ‘n roll legend and...
Vacation Sweepstakes – January 2023
Take a Smoky Mountain Vacation to Gatlinburg for Free! Here is your chance to take a fantastic vacation to the Smoky Mountains for absolutely free. We have started a new sweepstakes contest to win the vacation package below. The winner will be selected via random...
Boudicca’s Celtic Pub – Gatlinburg Restaurant Review
Tucked away on the backside of the Village Shops downtown lies one of the more unique dining and drinking experiences in Gatlinburg - Boudicca's Celtic Pub. It is one of Gatlinburg's newer eateries, having been in business less than a year. Boudicca's Celtic Pub...
Dick’s Last Resort – Gatlinburg Restaurant Review
Do you like good ol' greasy American food? Do you like fun, festive environments? Do you like being talked to rudely? Do you like chaos? Then boy do we have a place for you! Dick's Last Resort. Dick's Last Resort is situated on Parkway, and it might appear like any...
Johnny Rockets – Gatlinburg Restaurant Review
Johnny Rockets is a 50's-themed burger joint located on the main strip (Parkway) in downtown Gatlinburg. It is a restaurant chain with locations nationwide, especially in tourist areas. Johnny Rockets is easy to find. From the Historic Gatlinburg Inn, walk out to the...
Cumberland Jack’s LeConte Kitchen – Gatlinburg Restaurant Review
One of the really interesting aspects of Gatlinburg is that the history of the town and surrounding mountains permeates everything here. Several local restaurants have themes based on historical Smoky Mountain figures. The newest is Cumberland Jack's LeConte Kitchen,...
A Pictorial Review of the 2022 Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival
The 2022 edition of the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival wrapped up on Sunday, August 21st. Dozens of top songwriters and up-and-comers descended on our little mountain town to perform and mingle with other songwriters and artists. Visitors to Gatlinburg were treated...