New Attraction Tomb coming to Pigeon Forge at Walden’s Landing

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“It’s called Tomb, an interactive attraction that resembles a pyramid. And it’s coming to Pigeon Forge, home of some of the most interesting and creative attractions this side of Orlando. A pyramid constructed of plastic foam and stucco is being …

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Ten Thousand Villages Shop in Pigeon Forge, a must when visiting the area.

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My wife and I recently stopped in to the Ten Thousands Villages store in Pigeon Forge in the Belz Outlet mall on Teaster lane. All I can say is WOW! What an amazing place that is a Free Trade Retailer. …

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Pigeon Forge’s Memories Theater and Elvis have moved to a new location!

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Don’t be cruel, Elvis has not left the building, the Memories Theater has just been relocated to 140 Showplace Boulevard in the former Oldies Showplace Dinner Theater across from the Country Tonite Theater. Elvis fans will love this incredible salute …

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Lumberjack Feud Dinner & Show coming summer 2011 to Pigeon Forge

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“The Lumberjack Feud is soon to be a $10 million dollar attraction in Pigeon Forge, scheduled to open June 2011. The premise of the show is two Smoky Mountain logging families, the McGraw’s and the Dawson’s, that find themselves embattled …

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One of a Kind $40 million Water Magic attraction coming to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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The owners of the Pigeon Forge Titanic Museum Attraction, John and Mary Joslyn are opening a new attraction in Pigeon Forge and hope to open by the summer of 2013.  They have recently announced the opening of a new attraction …

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Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud and Stunt Show to replace the Black Bear Jamboree this Spring

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The Black Bear Jamboree has closed its doors but don’t worry there’s a new family dinner show coming to town! The Hatfield-McCoy Dinner Feud and Stunt Show will be replacing the Black Bear Jamboree in April 2011.  There’s soon to be …

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The Melting Pot Restaurant is coming to downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee April 1st, 2011.

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The Melting Pot Restaurant is coming to downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee April 1st, 2011. The Gatlinburg location of the Melting Pot will be between traffic light #8 and 9 upstairs from TGI Friday’s. “Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience …

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Gatlinburg Earth Hour Celebration March 26th, 2011

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Information from http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com Join Nantahala Center’s Great Outpost and the City of Gatlinburg as they turn off the lights to celebrate Earth Hour, the world’s largest public environmental action. Family activities will take place in the Great Outpost parking lot …

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Dick’s Last Resort set to open in Gatlinburg, Tennessee March 15th, 2011!

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Dick’s Last Resort coming to downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee March 15th, 2011.  Touted as “The Shame O’ The Smokies” and “The joint your momma warned you about”, this quirky restaurant is a wacky and wild eatery where the staff is mean …

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Running in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee

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Looking for some unique and wonderful  places to run when visiting Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains aside from right down the main parkway(which can be an enjoyable run with plenty to look at)?  There are many …

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