What's Happening in the Smokies?

Your Guide To Things To Do, See & Experience

Stay connected to what’s happening throughout the Smoky Mountains. Explore local events, seasonal activities, travel ideas, helpful tips, and some of the best things to see and do in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and beyond. Whether you’re planning a trip or already here, we’ll help you discover more of the Smokies.

MEL’S CLASSIC DINER-AN AMERICAN TRADITION IN PIGEON FORGE

 Mel’s Classic Diner is a Pigeon Forge Restaurant and looks just like the classic 50’s American “Airstream” diner, and inside is cozy and inviting with...

ROCKY TOP WINE TRAIL-FROM GATLINBURG TO KODAK, TN

Tennessee wineries crushed more than 1.5 million pounds of grapes in 2011, and Rocky Top Wineries crushed 850,000 pounds of that total. The Rocky Top Wineries...

WILDERNESS WILDLIFE WEEK, PIGEON FORGE-AN EVENT FOR ALL AGES

 The 24th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week (WWW) begins Saturday, January 25th, and will be held at the new LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. WWW...

SHOPPERS PARADISE – FLEA MARKET STYLE!

Imagine 40,000 square feet of Shopping in the Smoky Mountains, with almost everything one can imagine. There are dolls, hats, embroidering, Antiques, T-shirts, Jewelry, Art...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN ATTRACTIONS-OPEN ALL YEAR!

When you are coming to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee you will find plenty of Outdoor Activities during the winter months of January, February...

RING IN 2014 IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS!

When you think of Gatlinburg perhaps you think of the serenity of the mountains or relaxing on the front porch of you mountain cabin. But...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS!

Those of us who live in the cities of the Great Smoky Mountains – Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Kodak, Townsend and Cherokee, NC – are...

HIT THE RIGHT NOTES FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT SMOKY MOUNTAIN GUITARS

For the holidays Dan and the boys at Smoky Mountain Guitars can set you up with great gifts from picks, straps, strings and T-shirts, to...

CHRISTMAS SHOWS CELEBRATE THE SEASON IN THE TENNESSEE SMOKIES!

The Tennessee Smokies is a great place to spend the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All of the cities decorate for the season...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINTERFEST LIGHTS UP THE SMOKIES!

Gatlinburg is also packed with Winterfest events. Their Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights runs through January, the Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show...

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE…WITH THE COLORS OF FALL!!

The Foothills Parkway between Highway 32 and Interstate 40 just outside of Cosby, Tennessee, was a perfect place to view the colors on Saturday. The...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINTERFEST – PIGEON FORGE, GATLINBURG AND SEVIERVILLE LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS!

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SANTA’S LAND – A GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY FUN!

Santa’s Land opened their doors in 1967 in Cherokee, North Carolina, and they have been putting smiles and children’s and adults faces ever since. It...

MYSTERIOUS MANSION – HAUNTING GATLINBURG FOR 34 YEARS!

To keep the mansion at the peak of scariness, the ghouls who run the place have upgraded several rooms, added more creepy creatures, and added...

CANADA TO THE BAHAMAS TO GATLINBURG – THE TALE OF MR. TABLECLOTH AND MORE

George and Ellice Martin were Canadians living in the Bahamas. George was a CPA with a Public Accounting practice and he decided to start a...

THE GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR – A GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRADITION

The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair has been a Gatlinburg Tennessee tradition for 38 years. It has been voted one of the Southeast’s “Most Popular Events”, and...

FOXFIRE MOUNTAIN HELPING TO BUILD BRIDGES WORLDWIDE

Foxfire Mountain in Sevierville, TN, is best known as an outdoor attraction in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. They began by building Ziplines for visitors...

FALL IS FABULOUS IN THE TENNESSEE SMOKIES!

Fall In The Smokies Fall is a fabulous time to visit the Tennessee Smokies. Mother Nature provides weather that is as close to perfect as...

THE PARKWAY TALKING

Hey folks, look down. Yeah down under your wheels cause this is your Parkway talking. You know, that six-lane ribbon of concrete that begins in Sevierville, Tennessee...

THE LONGEST ALPINE COASTER IN THE UNITED STATES IS IN PIGEON FORGE!

The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, the newest attraction in the Smokies, is rolling up and down the mountain in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The ride is super smooth...

SMOKIES STADIUM ROCKED WITH THE BAND PERRY!!

It was a hot night at the Tennessee Smokies Stadium literally and figuratively, when The Band Perry rocked the house on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The...

DOLLY PARTON ANNOUNCES MAJOR PIGEON FORGE DEVELOPMENT

Today Dolly Parton announced a $300 million investment in her theme part Dollywood located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In addition to Dolly’s introduction, Governor Bill...

A SHOPPING OASIS IN PIGEON FORGE-WALDEN’S LANDING

Pigeon Forge has a lot to offer the visitor, but sometimes visitors just want to find an area that they can park, shop, dine and...

WE FOUND UNDERGROUND FUN AT THE LOST SEA

There are many caves to explore in East Tennessee and we have been through Forbidden Caverns and Tuckaleechee Caverns, so it was time to visit...

SEE PIGEON FORGE FROM THE AIR ON THE WONDERS OF FLIGHT!

The Wonders of Flight is the new helium-filled balloon ride behind WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Wonders of Flight ride gives you a birds-eye...

Tennessee’s Tax Free Weekend in the Smokies!

This weekend, August 2, 3 and 4th, is the Tax-Free Weekend in Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountains are a great place to send quality time...

THERE’S TONS TO DO IN TOWNSEND TENNESSEE!

Townsend Tennessee calls itself “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies”, because they are on the other side of the Great Smoky Mountains from Pigeon Forge and...

THE BIG ROCK SHOW ROLLED INTO PIGEON FORGE

The Big Rock Show Theater rolled into Pigeon Forge, TN and played two great show over the Fourth of July weekend. The Big Rock Show Theater...

GETTING AROUND IN THE TENNESSEE SMOKIES MADE EASY

 There is a lot to see and do in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, but traffic can be heavy at times and this could discourage...

SAWYER BROWN ROCKED THE ROOF AT COUNTRY TONITE IN PIGEON FORGE!

From the very first song – “Six Days On The Road And I’m Gonna Make It Home Tonight” – to the encore song – “Some...

SAWYER BROWN AT THE CELEBRITY SERIES AT COUNTRY TONITE

Sawyer Brown is the headliner for the July 5th Celebrity Series Concert at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. Sawyer Brown is an...

A GREAT SHOW AT THE COUNTRY TONITE’S CELEBRITY SERIES!

It was a great show Friday night at the Country Tonite Theater as Jimmy Fortune and T. Graham Brown performed at the Celebrity Series. Any...

HORSEBACK RIDING IS DIFFERENT IN THE SMOKIES

The options for trail rides in the Tennessee Smokies are as varied as the number of horses in a corral. All rides come with great...

Smoky Mountain Tubing

IT’S TUBIN’ TIME IN TENNESSEE! One of the most relaxing things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, is to float down the Little River...

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