Comments on: Favorite Part of Fall in Gatlinburg, TN

By: Heather - Covington KY

Heather - Covington KY — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:50:33 +0000

My favorite memories of the Great Smokey Mountains are from my childhood. My grandparents would take us there every year for vacation. On our way there we’d listen to Pappaw’s Kenny Rogers cassette tape. We always stayed in Pigeon Forge and drove up the mountain to have picnics at the creek. My grandparents are both in heaven now. A few years before my Babbaw passed away I was able to take her back to Gatlinburg with my Mom and Sister and it was truly a blessing to be back. I will always hold the memories of Gatlinburg and the Smokeys in my heart.

By: Nancy Ferguson

Nancy Ferguson — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:25:55 +0000

I have traveled to the Smokies since my honeymoon in 1975. Some people can leave and never look back. Not me. There is something about the air, the feel of the mountains that makes me at peace. Not just at home but at peace. My family lived in Sevierville for 2 years, my husband couldn’t locate a job but I worked for Dollywood. The most amazing experience for me and my children. The leaves, the colors, the fog, the shear amazement to look at the mountains on a daily basis can not be topped. I am thankful each and every time I am there. For me, anytime I can be in the Chimneys, with the rushing water and the beautiful fall colors, that’s as close to heaven as I can get.

By: D Caldwell

D Caldwell — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:42:11 +0000

WOW! Gatlinburg in the fall, it is absoutly beautiful. My husband and I travel to Gatlinburg as often as possible. We live in a small town in Alabama. Both of our work schedules can be fairly hetic. I work 2 jobs and he is Military, so it is always a blessing whenever we can make the trip to the Smokies. We are planning a trip there in just a few weeks, just to relax and enjoy the beautiful sites there and take in a show or two. I always have to shop at the Christmas shops, my husband kids me saying I have just as many trees on our home for the Christmas holidays as does the Shops there, but not really only abotu 2 dozen throught the house,all decked out and each with a different theme.
However fall is the Smokies is just amaziing, so calming and beautiful, I could live there for ever. I have told him that when he gets out of the military I want to live there. But we will see. He will be going back to Iraq one more time before he retires, and then after that we won’t have any travel restrictions and we can go as often as we can.

By: Dawn Smith

Dawn Smith — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:59:46 +0000

Fall is my favorite time of the year. The days start getting cooler and the leaves start changing colors. I haven’t had the experience of seeing Gatlinburg in the fall. I could only imagine the beauty of the trees and the hills loaded down with leaves on the ground.The sense of wood buring from chimneys. Fall is the most relaxing time of the year, because the Holidays are right around the corner. Family and friends get together before the holidays to go shopping for xmas. I don’t have family close around. I have my husband I love dearly. We have been married 19 years and two wonderful kids. We don’t get out much for money reasons and have never been to Gatlinburg together. I would love to visit as a family so my daughter and husband could have the experience. My daughter has been sick her whole life and we have been struggling with doctor bills.

By: Debby Grose

Debby Grose — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:16:17 +0000

My love of Gatlinburg in the fall is two-fold. My husband (of 30 years) and I were married 10/21/78 and chose October because we both love fall. We love the colors, the crisp weather, and the smells of drying leaves, pumpkin pies, and apple cider; all of which abound in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. We come to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge not only to celebrate our love of each other and our love of fall, but also to kick off the Christmas season. I start decorating the day after Halloween and decorate every room in our house.(yes, I am a Crazy Christmas Lady). Every year we make our annual fall trip to TN and are joined by our daughter, son-in-law and “grandpuppy” Gus. We stay at the wonderful LaQuinta in PigeonForge where they welcome Gus with open arms. This year will be especially memorable because joining us will not only be my daughter and family…but so will my parents. We can’t wait, Fall in Gatlinburg is a little piece of heaven.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:29:57 +0000

I absolutely love Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in the fall. The leaves are amazing and their colors will take your breathe away. Every springbreak my mother, my grandmother and my daughters go to Pigeon Forge for the week. Before I became a mom I took my grandmother, my mom, my aunt and my cousin one fall. We were driving over to Gatlinburg and we pulled off to just enjoy the scenery. It was probably around 50degrees mid october and we decided to roll our pants legs up and walk in the creek. The temp of the water was probably 20degrees. We loved it.We laughed at my Grandmother for an hour. My grandmother passed away August 18th, 2008 and I will always be thankful for our Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge memories that we shared. Thank you Gatlinburg Winter-Spring-Summer-and Fall.

By: Gloria Lee

Gloria Lee — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:35:20 +0000

My husband loved the mountains. As we have aged, he loves it even more than ever. I would love to win this contest to give him a big treat. He is 62 yrs old and has work hard all his life. I know it would mean the world to him.

By: Carolyn Sanderson

Carolyn Sanderson — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:06:20 +0000

My favorite part of fall in the Smokey Mountains – well, its being there. I love driving through the park or start out on a side road and seeing all the colors. Only God could make such a beautiful scene. One could not count all the different colors of the trees. I love the cool, crisp air. Seeing the beautiful decorations, and looking for bear at Cade’s Cove. We live 8 hours away, but come fall, the mountains start calling my name. We have been there almost every year for the past 15 to 20 years. Sometimes we wait until November to go so that we can see the Christmas lights. I love just about everything about Gatlinburg and the Smokey Mountains.

By: Glenna Gamble

Glenna Gamble — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:29:07 +0000

Fall is my favorite time of year. As I have gotten older, married and had children we do alot of fallish activities. Our favorite fall thing is coming to Pigeon Forge for the week of Thanksgiving. 2008 will be our 8th year. We are hoping this will be a tradition that our children will continue with their children long after we are gone.

We do some shopping, take in some shows and enjoy the time together away from it all. One constant in the whole trip is how nice the people of Pigeon Forge are to us. Everyone is always so nice and welcoming and it makes us want to come back every year.

Thank you people of Pigion Forge you are the best.

By: Brenda Wright

Brenda Wright — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:54:32 +0000

There is no better place to be than in the hills of Tennessee. The colors of the trees fill our face with smiles and our hearts with song. We just visited Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville October 12-17. What thrills me most are that the streets are filled with autumn decorations all the way through the parkway and at each business. It’s a great feeling to know so many care about the visitors to their city and want to make us feel so welcomed. Thanks to every one there for your friendly hospitality. God Bless and see you again soon.