Press Releases
Spring Done Right
Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, trees are full of new growth and leaves, frost has melted from the high country and waterfalls cascade onto rocks below. Wildlife are emerging and stirring about from their winter slumber. Indeed, spring can be felt in the cool, crisp air of Gatlinburg. Spring ...
More >>
Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, trees are full of new growth and leaves, frost has melted from the high country and waterfalls cascade onto rocks below. Wildlife are emerging and stirring about from their winter slumber. Indeed, spring can be felt in the cool, crisp air of Gatlinburg. Spring ...
More >>
Ribfest & Wings
Roll up your sleeves and dig into the tasty menu at Gatlinburg’s 7th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival on Thursday, April 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. on River Road and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Come out and enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and a hot wing eating ...
More >>
Roll up your sleeves and dig into the tasty menu at Gatlinburg’s 7th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival on Thursday, April 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. on River Road and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Come out and enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and a hot wing eating ...
More >>
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
March 20, 2008
As winter fades and the colors of spring begin to sparkle throughout the Smokies, Gatlinburg blossoms into the center of all things botanical during the Great Smoky Mountain Association’s 58th annual Wildflower Pilgrimage and National Park Experience. From April 23 to 27, everyone from the serious botanist to the weekend ...
More >>
March 20, 2008
As winter fades and the colors of spring begin to sparkle throughout the Smokies, Gatlinburg blossoms into the center of all things botanical during the Great Smoky Mountain Association’s 58th annual Wildflower Pilgrimage and National Park Experience. From April 23 to 27, everyone from the serious botanist to the weekend ...
More >>
General Interest
It’s a little place: Gatlinburg. About two miles long by five miles wide. On its own, it’s just a sleepy little mountain town with mostly good neighbors. A couple of the family names go all the way back to 1800 or so, some of them. A handful of families can ...
More >>
It’s a little place: Gatlinburg. About two miles long by five miles wide. On its own, it’s just a sleepy little mountain town with mostly good neighbors. A couple of the family names go all the way back to 1800 or so, some of them. A handful of families can ...
More >>
Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales™
Imagine…it’s early evening in the Smokies. You are strolling along the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg and see a gathering of people just ahead. As you draw closer, you begin to hear the distinctive sounds of a dulcimer. Curious, you stop to watch and listen. A dulcimer player gracefully strums an ...
More >>
Imagine…it’s early evening in the Smokies. You are strolling along the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg and see a gathering of people just ahead. As you draw closer, you begin to hear the distinctive sounds of a dulcimer. Curious, you stop to watch and listen. A dulcimer player gracefully strums an ...
More >>
Scenic Routes to Gatlinburg Save Time
Highway traffic in the Smokies can be a bear, especially along the primary routes of Highways 66 and 441 leading into Sevierville and through Pigeon Forge. The good news is that you can avoid all that traffic on your way to Gatlinburg from now on! Take the less-traveled and scenic ...
More >>
Highway traffic in the Smokies can be a bear, especially along the primary routes of Highways 66 and 441 leading into Sevierville and through Pigeon Forge. The good news is that you can avoid all that traffic on your way to Gatlinburg from now on! Take the less-traveled and scenic ...
More >>
Gatlinburg Celebrates Independence Day in Style
For the 33rd consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, which leads off at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4, to the cheers of 80,000 to 100,000 spectators. Sponsored once again by Red Baron Pizza, a tribute to our five branches of military ...
More >>
For the 33rd consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, which leads off at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4, to the cheers of 80,000 to 100,000 spectators. Sponsored once again by Red Baron Pizza, a tribute to our five branches of military ...
More >>
Birdwatching Is Popular in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a premier location for a wide array of birds - and for people who enjoy watching them. The crest of the Smokies towers nearly a mile above the foothills, creating a range in elevations and a variety of topographies that provide a diversity of ...
More >>
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a premier location for a wide array of birds - and for people who enjoy watching them. The crest of the Smokies towers nearly a mile above the foothills, creating a range in elevations and a variety of topographies that provide a diversity of ...
More >>
Handicap Fishing Access Available In Gatlinburg
The late Bill Stevens’ vision of a handicap-accessible fishing pier in the City of Gatlinburg has become a reality. Construction at Herbert Holt Park has been completed on a ramp on the Little Pigeon River which Stevens envisioned at a City Commission meeting years ago. The ramp and pier was ...
More >>
The late Bill Stevens’ vision of a handicap-accessible fishing pier in the City of Gatlinburg has become a reality. Construction at Herbert Holt Park has been completed on a ramp on the Little Pigeon River which Stevens envisioned at a City Commission meeting years ago. The ramp and pier was ...
More >>
The Mountains of Gatlinburg
Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses 800 square miles in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina and is the showcase for some of the most inspiring natural and cultural treasures that the Southern Appalachians have to offer. The Park’s abundant plant and animal life and historical significance, coupled with ...
More >>
Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses 800 square miles in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina and is the showcase for some of the most inspiring natural and cultural treasures that the Southern Appalachians have to offer. The Park’s abundant plant and animal life and historical significance, coupled with ...
More >>
Gatlinburg Gears Up for Fall Fun
If you’re coming to the mountains, it only makes sense to stay in the mountains, and autumn is the most popular time for many to stay in the mountains of Gatlinburg. If gas prices or busy lifestyles kept you away during the traditional summer travel period, have no fear – ...
More >>
If you’re coming to the mountains, it only makes sense to stay in the mountains, and autumn is the most popular time for many to stay in the mountains of Gatlinburg. If gas prices or busy lifestyles kept you away during the traditional summer travel period, have no fear – ...
More >>
October Events of Beauty
The months of September and October bring two great events to Gatlinburg each year, and both abound in beauty and are highly anticipated by those who have enjoyed them in the past. The warm, sunny days and cool, clear nights of September, mixed with just the right amount of rain, ...
More >>
The months of September and October bring two great events to Gatlinburg each year, and both abound in beauty and are highly anticipated by those who have enjoyed them in the past. The warm, sunny days and cool, clear nights of September, mixed with just the right amount of rain, ...
More >>
Capital Projects Enhance Gatlinburg Experience
Over the past three years, Gatlinburg has benefited from over $200 million in new development, community enhancement projects and improvements to existing private property to enhance the overall visitor experience Gatlinburg is a town of about 3,600 residents. Each year, over 12 million travelers visit the Gateway City to the ...
More >>
Over the past three years, Gatlinburg has benefited from over $200 million in new development, community enhancement projects and improvements to existing private property to enhance the overall visitor experience Gatlinburg is a town of about 3,600 residents. Each year, over 12 million travelers visit the Gateway City to the ...
More >>
Gatlinburg Winter Magic Enhances Lights Tradition
Whatever could Gatlinburg do to improve upon its annual four-month long citywide winter lights promotion, an endeavor which has grown in popularity every year since its inception in 1989? Why, start over, of course, with more than a million dollars worth of imagination and an eye on protecting our environment! ...
More >>
Whatever could Gatlinburg do to improve upon its annual four-month long citywide winter lights promotion, an endeavor which has grown in popularity every year since its inception in 1989? Why, start over, of course, with more than a million dollars worth of imagination and an eye on protecting our environment! ...
More >>
Reunion Article
The Mountains… there’s never been a more natural setting for relaxation, reminiscing, and great reunions. Back to nature, surrounded by wildlife, forest, and friends, what better combination could there be? It’s little wonder why Gatlinburg, Tennessee is such a popular gathering place for families and friends from all walks of ...
More >>
The Mountains… there’s never been a more natural setting for relaxation, reminiscing, and great reunions. Back to nature, surrounded by wildlife, forest, and friends, what better combination could there be? It’s little wonder why Gatlinburg, Tennessee is such a popular gathering place for families and friends from all walks of ...
More >>
Gatlinburg's Winter Magic Offers Mountains of Fun
If you’re coming to the mountains, it just makes sense to stay in the mountains, and winter in Gatlinburg is filled with plenty to keep you busy. Listed as a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society, Gatlinburg’s four-month Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm celebration transforms the mountain resort town ...
More >>
If you’re coming to the mountains, it just makes sense to stay in the mountains, and winter in Gatlinburg is filled with plenty to keep you busy. Listed as a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society, Gatlinburg’s four-month Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm celebration transforms the mountain resort town ...
More >>
Mountains of Information
Gatlinburg offers mountains of information to visitors through three Welcome Centers that are staffed year-round and one additional facility staffed seasonally. The granddaddy welcome center of them all is located just before the north entrance to Gatlinburg and is referred to as the Spur Welcome Center. This 4,500 square foot ...
More >>
Gatlinburg offers mountains of information to visitors through three Welcome Centers that are staffed year-round and one additional facility staffed seasonally. The granddaddy welcome center of them all is located just before the north entrance to Gatlinburg and is referred to as the Spur Welcome Center. This 4,500 square foot ...
More >>
Wedding Bells in Gatlinburg
There’s a reason why the title “Wedding Capital of the South” has been bestowed upon the Gatlinburg area. When you imagine a place filled with as much romance as the misty valleys and sun-dappled peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains, you realize why 600,000 people come to the Smokies each ...
More >>
There’s a reason why the title “Wedding Capital of the South” has been bestowed upon the Gatlinburg area. When you imagine a place filled with as much romance as the misty valleys and sun-dappled peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains, you realize why 600,000 people come to the Smokies each ...
More >>
A Mountain Top Meeting Experience
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers groups a one-stop destination to enjoy four-season fun. Located within a day's drive of two-thirds of the American population east of the Mississippi River, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains feature a beautiful spot of pampered civilization nestled in one ...
More >>
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers groups a one-stop destination to enjoy four-season fun. Located within a day's drive of two-thirds of the American population east of the Mississippi River, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains feature a beautiful spot of pampered civilization nestled in one ...
More >>
Trolley System Makes Getting Around Easy
The Gatlinburg Trolley System is the easiest and most convenient way for visitors to get around town, and it’s environmentally friendly, too! Did you know that Gatlinburg’s Trolley System is the fifth largest mass transit system in the State of Tennessee? It originated in 1980 with only six trolleys, but ...
More >>
The Gatlinburg Trolley System is the easiest and most convenient way for visitors to get around town, and it’s environmentally friendly, too! Did you know that Gatlinburg’s Trolley System is the fifth largest mass transit system in the State of Tennessee? It originated in 1980 with only six trolleys, but ...
More >>
Civil War Returns to Gatlinburg - Burg Hill Battle
June 21, 2007
GATLINBURG – The Civil War is returning to Gatlinburg in living color. With the objective of recreating the only skirmish in Sevier County fought during the War Between the States, over 100 reenactors, many from the “Southern Guards Battalion,” will invade Mills Park July 3 and 4 to help Gatlinburg ...
More >>
June 21, 2007
GATLINBURG – The Civil War is returning to Gatlinburg in living color. With the objective of recreating the only skirmish in Sevier County fought during the War Between the States, over 100 reenactors, many from the “Southern Guards Battalion,” will invade Mills Park July 3 and 4 to help Gatlinburg ...
More >>
Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff
March 11, 2008
It’s nearly Chili Cookoff time again in Gatlinburg. Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 18th annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. on River Road and ...
More >>
March 11, 2008
It’s nearly Chili Cookoff time again in Gatlinburg. Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 18th annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. on River Road and ...
More >>
Gatlinburg Fantasy of Light Christmas Parade
December 7, 2007
GATLINBURG – Special appearances by the Tuskegee Airmen and the Budweiser Clydesdales highlight the lineup for Gatlinburg’s 32nd annual Fantasy of Light Christmas Parade on December 7. Schwan Food Company and the City of Gatlinburg invite you to bundle up and generate a spirited dose of holiday cheer at 7:30 ...
More >>
December 7, 2007
GATLINBURG – Special appearances by the Tuskegee Airmen and the Budweiser Clydesdales highlight the lineup for Gatlinburg’s 32nd annual Fantasy of Light Christmas Parade on December 7. Schwan Food Company and the City of Gatlinburg invite you to bundle up and generate a spirited dose of holiday cheer at 7:30 ...
More >>
Gatlinburg's New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2007
Gatlinburg welcomes the arrival of 2008 in grand style with its 20th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show at the Space Needle late Monday night, December 31. The festivities get cranked up by 11 p.m. with entertainment on the main stage area in the Shade Tree Parking ...
More >>
December 31, 2007
Gatlinburg welcomes the arrival of 2008 in grand style with its 20th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show at the Space Needle late Monday night, December 31. The festivities get cranked up by 11 p.m. with entertainment on the main stage area in the Shade Tree Parking ...
More >>
Red Baron Flies Into Gatlinburg
June 20, 2007
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Imagine, the Red Baronâ Squadron, free pizza and the 4th of July in Gatlinburg. Red Baronâ is teaming up with the City of Gatlinburg to offer visitors a chance to view authentic Stearman aircraft as well as participate in America’s first parade of the 4th of July, ...
More >>
June 20, 2007
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Imagine, the Red Baronâ Squadron, free pizza and the 4th of July in Gatlinburg. Red Baronâ is teaming up with the City of Gatlinburg to offer visitors a chance to view authentic Stearman aircraft as well as participate in America’s first parade of the 4th of July, ...
More >>