Wow! This is a great story! The Mountain Press reports that a black bear greeted employees at the Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen on Oct. 19. The Press said: When Gwatha Kear and Dorothy Robbins arrived at the kitchen in the early morning hours, they entered as they always do — through the back door. The [...]
Johnny Rockets Opens in Gatlinburg
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new Johnny Rockets restaurant has opened in downtown Gatlinburg. Johnny Rockets features hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes. The new Johnny Rockets is located in The Shops at Gatlinburg Town Center, close to the Space Needle and Sky Lift. Its address is 735 Parkway, Gatlinburg. The new 2,000 square foot restaurant employs 25 local residents. For [...]
Visit the Gatlinburg Craftmen’s Fair!
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Arts and Crafts District in Gatlinburg is wonderful. It’s great to be able to spend a lazy day, driving from shop to shop, stopping here and there. But sometimes you want to see it all just a little bit quicker. Enter the Gatlinburg Craftmen’s Fair. It comes to Gatlinburg in the summer and the [...]
Spooky Halloween Events in the Smokies
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Oh yes, we are well into THAT time of year! You know, the time of year when wimps like me cower from just the BILLBOARDS announcing haunted houses. When I have to go the long way around the store to get the Halloween costumes for my kids to avoid the scary, cackling ghosts. Yes, it’s [...]
ABCs of What to Love About Gatlinburg
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Well, it’s Sunday night, and it’s been a really fun (really tiring) weekend. My brain is working on backwards by this point, so the creativity is at the top and the fact-finding side is at the bottom. So here’s what I’m posting for a beautiful fall Monday. The ABCs of what to love about Gatlinburg [...]
TV Installer Finds Man with Gun in Cabin
September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A man was working on the satellite TV in a Gatlinburg cabin when he noticed signs that someone was staying there. After a quick call to the property management company, he found out that shouldn’t be the case. He went looking and found a man in the bottom floor bedroom with a pistol in his [...]
Chain Restaurants in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I know, most people go on vacation to try the local flavor. They want to know all about the locally-owned restaurants. They want something different and original and unique. But some people are more comfortable with what they know. I’ve written time and time again about the locally-owned spots. But I’ve never written about the [...]
Korean War Vets Meet in Gatlinburg
September 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to a recent article in The Mountain Press, members from the 7th Cavalry Regiment from the Korean War gathered recently in Gatlinburg for a reunion. It’s a tradition — they come every year. There are about 425 members left, most of which are in their late ’70s and early ’80s. Only 41 veterans made [...]
Ghost Tours in Gatlinburg
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We’ve been feeling the crisp of the fall air this week. Fall is on its way. It’s that time of year when everyone is looking for something a little bit spooky to do. Well, if the Ripley’s Haunted Adventure or the Gatlinburg Mysterious Mansion aren’t enough for you, how about a ghost tour? I [...]
Fundraiser to Aid in Ogle Cabin Restoration
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The historic Lucinda Ogle cabin will take more than $100,000 to fully restore, according to Anne Dearing, a member of the Gatlinburg Garden Club. That’s why the club is hosting Vintage Views this Saturday to help with costs. Vintage Views will include a wine-and-cheese reception with local authors and artists, and also the showing of [...]
