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Aerial view of Downtown Gatlinburg TNInside Gatlinburg is dedicated to bringing you the very best that Gatlinburg, and the surrounding areas, have to offer. We reveal the best places to eat, stay, shop and play to make your vacation to Gatlinburg TN as enjoyable as possible while also saving you money! Throughout our site, you will find insider tips to help you get the most out of everything that Gatlinburg has to offer. We also show you where to get the best deals with coupons, discounts and more.

About Gatlinburg History

Gatlinburg is a village-like resort area located in the heart of the vacation destinations of East Tennessee. Surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there’s really no better place to spend your vacation getaway.

At one time, Gatlinburg was referred to as “White Oak Flats” because of all the white oak trees throughout the area. Settlers began making their way to the area, but it wasn’t until 1856 that a post office was created which meant the area was officially a town. The general store where you could find the post office was run by Radford Gatlin. He gave the town the name of Gatlinburg, and the name has stuck ever since. Although, Radford Gatlin was banned from the town in 1859 because of his controversial beliefs and consistent bickering with neighbors and townspeople.

Once the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was created, many more settlers moved to the area. It wasn’t long before Gatlinburg became a bustling city filled with fun things to do. Before we knew it, people were traveling to the area from all over just to experience Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. And the town has continued to grow ever since!

Gatlinburg Today

Today, Gatlinburg is filled with all sorts of fun attractions, great restaurants and local eateries and plenty of things to do for anyone of any age. It’s a great family vacation destination, a romantic honeymoon location and perfect for large groups who want to retreat and get away for a few days. There’s no better place than Gatlinburg, and we want to share that with you! So, welcome to Inside Gatlinburg, and we hope you’ll find the best insider information, tips and deals for your vacation to the area!