Sugarlands to Undergo Renovations
Sugarlands Visitor Center in Gatlinburg is getting a facelift, of sorts. In actuality, its lobby and visitor contact area are being renovated in order to improve the layout of the building’s main space. That doesn’t mean you can’t still stop by as officials said the building would remain open through March 31, when the project […]
Ober Gatlinburg Turns 50
There’s a BIG birthday to celebrate this year, but it isn’t just anyone in particular’s birthday. It’s Ober Gatlinburg’s, and the popular ski resort is turning a very robust 50 and looking even better with age. With Sunday at Ober Gatlinburg being the first day of ski season after opening day was pushed back a […]
Today is the LAST DAY to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Gatlinburg!
Today is the LAST DAY folks to recycle your Christmas Tree. Let Gatlinburg take care of your tree instead of dragging it down to the curb and waiting for it to be picked up for weeks, or even months sometimes. In return, you might even get something you didn’t expect but will leave you smiling […]
Visits to the Smokies Up This Year
For the local economy, the Great Smoky Mountains really are the gift that keeps on giving. And this time of year that’s a really good thing when you’re forecasting the future. Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently released figures that show that visits to the national park are up by nearly 8 […]
Anna Porter Public Library
The Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg is a wonderful place if you’re looking to find out more on the history of Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains area, find some compelling guides for the national park, or just simply check out the newest fiction or non-fiction best seller. In addition to books and other historical […]
Gatlinburg Preps for the Holidays
With Thanksgiving now within ear shot, Gatlinburg is busy putting on its best holiday shoes and jewelry. Or, let’s just say the town has started decorating for Christmas and the holiday season. If you take a drive downtown you’ll notice that lights and decor have started going up in some places. Of course, River Road […]
Mount LeConte Sees Record October
When you hear about snow fall records being broken on places like Mount LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, most people are going to do a double take, followed by question like: “How much snow was it?” In all, park officials and the National Weather Service reported that Mount LeConte saw 32 inches […]
National Park Visits Up in 2012
The attractions may come and go, seasons will change, and restaurants will open and close, but there’s one thing that stays pretty consistent around here: people want to see the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They want to experience it, write about it, take pictures, video it, and let others know what great natural attraction […]
Ripley’s and the Gatlinburg Sky Lift Offer Reduced Admission This Week!
Some of the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg will be offering reduced admission this week with the donation of canned foods. All the Ripley’s Gatlinburg attractions as well as the Gatlinburg Sky Lift will be joining in as they celebrate Sevier, Cocke, and Jefferson County Week, November 4-8. If you’re a resident of Sevier, Cocke, […]
Gatlinburg Underground Streetscape Update
Gatlinburg’s Underground Utilities and Streetscape Project recently completed burying all utility and cable lines underground downtown.