Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
New Eateries Coming Soon to Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is booming, even despite the difficulties over the last year caused by the pandemic. In fact, Gatlinburg was recently labeled as the number one top trending destination in the U.S. according to Trip Advisor. With the success of the area, it is no surprise...
The World’s Best Waffle? Review of Waffle De Lys in Gatlinburg, TN
Walking down Parkway, the main street that runs along downtown Gatlinburg, you may notice a little street-side business tucked neatly between two shops - Waffle De Lys! This quaint little stand offers authentic Belgian waffles "with a French touch." These may just be...
Meet Room 120
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn is not your typical cookie cutter hotel. It is the oldest hotel in Gatlinburg and is FILLED with history. You've read our discussion about the writing of Rocky Top, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. The Inn remains a songwriting...
Three Jimmy’s Good Time Eatery: Gatlinburg, TN Restaurant Review
If you're looking for a good time and a laid back place to get a bite to eat, then may we suggest Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery? Three Jimmy's is located on the East side of town on the back side of the shopping center at the corner of E. Parkway and Glades Road. at...
Cherokee Grill: Gatlinburg Restaurant Review
Cherokee Grill is a fine steak house restaurant in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, right on Parkway downtown. It has a mountain lodge atmosphere, wrapped in stone and brick, filled with granite and walnut. The restaurant is adorned with Native American themed decoration. It is...
Gatlinburg Shop Review: Pepper Palace
So you say you like the sauce? No, not that kind...we're talking about the hot stuff! If you are a hot sauce or barbecue sauce connoisseur, then we know a place you MUST check out the next time you come into Gatlinburg - Pepper Palace! Pepper Palace is a specialty...
Howard’s Restaurant: Gatlinburg Restaurant Review
Howard's Restaurant is a Gatlinburg staple, having served fine food to visitors and residents of Gatlinburg since 1946. That makes it Gatlinburg's oldest restaurant, pairing nicely with your stay at Gatlinburg's oldest hotel. It has been voted best steaks and burgers...
2021 Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is one of the best places in the country for live music. Most weekends you can literally hear world-class bluegrass bands playing right on the street...or at least that was the case until this year when, as you all know, live music performances...
Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Ruby Sunshine
Ruby Sunshine is a recently-opened restaurant in Gatlinburg that specializes in New Orleans-inspired brunch and cocktails. It is located right across the street from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn in a little complex of shops and eateries. You will recognize it by the...