I love a good contest! Don’t you? I mean, who doesn’t want to win stuff? Gatlinburg has a fun one going on right now. Enter on Gatlinburg’s Facebook page between now and March 17 to become Mr. & Mrs. Gatlinburg. Ha! How hilarious is that? Gatlinburg employees are looking for romantic stories about the Smoky [...]
2012 Fishing License Fees
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yahoo Sports has released the 2012 fishing license fees for Tennessee. This year, it will cost $11.50 for a one-day Gatlinburg Trout Permit. That’s required for anyone older than 13 years of age. Other restrictions and licenses are available, too. Remember, it’s illegal to take fish out of any Tennessee waters without a fishing license. [...]
Celebrate Easter with a Sunrise Service at Ober
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Celebrate new life by attending the Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg. We haven’t been in the Smokies for Easter yet, but this sure sounds like a neat opportunity. On Easter Sunday, April 8, plan to attend the sunrise service at Ober Gatlinburg. The service is led by the Gatlinburg ministerial association. This will be [...]
Ninja Lemonade Stand
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
So weekends around our house are always interesting. Basically, my husband is a can’t-relax-don’t-want-to-be-in-the-house extreme extrovert. Whenever possible, we book every spare moment with friends, family, activities, etc. This weekend was really busy, but that’s how we like life, so we were happy. But it meant that we stayed up really late. Well, late for [...]
Saddle Up! in Pigeon Forge to Feature New Addition
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pigeon Forge will host the 12th Annual Saddle Up! festival at the end of February. But this year, the festival has attracted additional attention. The “Cowgirl Caravan” will be joining the festivities for 2012. The Saddle Up! festival is scheduled for Feb. 23-26, and it’s intended to be a celebration of the American West. It [...]
Controversy Surrounds Possible New Signs
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Well, I found a very interesting article by the Smoky Mountain News. It’s worth a read, because it involves “tricking” tourists for monetary gain. Here’s the gist: Leaders in Haywood and Jackson counties in North Carolina have asked the N.C. Department of Transportation for signs pointing tourists to Cherokee through their perspective towns. The part [...]
Titanic Pigeon Forge to Host Ship Tribute
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
According to the Enhanced Online News, Titanic Pigeon Forge will be hosting “A Night to Remember: An Original Musical Tribute to Titanic” on Saturday, April 14, which is the 100th anniversary of the night the famed ship struck the iceberg on its maiden voyage. The night will include musical performances, historic ceremonies, and appearances by [...]
10 Uses for Valentine’s Day Candy
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Valentine’s Day sure isn’t like it used to be. Back in the 80s, we would hand out Valentines, sure. We’d make them or buy the cute little character cards. They still do this now. But unlike the 80s, now every card comes with CANDY! Pixie Sticks, lollipops, Nerds, more lollipops, Snickers bars, did I mention [...]
… And it’s the Slurpy Valentine’s Post. (What Did You Expect?)
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy Valentine’s Day! Almost. I know, V-Day isn’t until tomorrow. But tomorrow I’ll be busy teaching class, taxiing kids to a hip-hop dance party, and pulling off a special Valentine’s dinner (think heart-shaped Jello Jigglers and Kool-Aid) for my kids. And we don’t post on Tuesday, so for all purposes, Happy Valentine’s Day today! For [...]
Mountain Man March Coming Soon
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Mountain Man Memorial March is an annual event in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. This year, it will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21. The Mountain Man Memorial March is a 26.2-mile march through the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg. It is considered a tribute to our men and women in [...]
