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Smoky Mountain Fire Relief – How to Help

Posted: 01 Dec , 2016

The Smoky Mountains just endured what Governor Bill Haslam called "the largest fire in the state of Tennessee in 100 years." Over 15,000 acres were burnt and over 700 structures have been reported as damaged or destroyed in Sevier County....

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Fire and Smoke in Gatlinburg TN

Posted: 28 Nov , 2016

During the Smoky Mountain Fire of November, 2016 we created this post to record the events as they happened by curating the numerous social media posts as they poured in through facebook, twitter, and instagram. A fire that started out...

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Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise Coming Soon?

Posted: 16 Nov , 2016

A few years ago, plans to build a Margaritaville hotel and restaurant in Gatlinburg came to a halt when Pigeon Forge passed their "liquor by the drink" laws. Margaritaville Island Hotel and restaurant opened at The Island in Pigeon Forge,...

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VIDEO – Elk Spars with Photographer in the Smoky Mountains

Posted: 14 Nov , 2013

This video of a young bull elk "sparring" with a photographer was captured in November 2013 in the Cataloochee Valley of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The photographer was snapping photos along the roadside when this elk took an...

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park OPEN

Posted: 17 Oct , 2013

UPDATED Thursday October 17, 2013 - With the government shutdown now over, the federal government has completely opened back up which means all of the national parks including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open once again. This includes...

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Welcome to Gatlinburg TN Guide

Posted: 19 Mar , 2012

If you plan to visit Gatlinburg, TN and are wondering where the best places to eat, stay, shop, and play are then you have come to the right place! As this guide grows, you will soon discover the best restaurants,...