Wildfires are currently destroying parts of The Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Gatlinburg wildfires are also threatening the surrounding areas of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Though The Great Smoky Mountains are the nation's most visited national park with over 307 million visitors last year alone and Dolly Parton {one of the most popular recording … [Read more...] about Gatlinburg Wildfires Information, Resources & How You Can Help #prayforgatlinburg #prayforthesmokies
Great Smoky Mountains
Heartwarming Christmas Show Comes To Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede
We have been to the Dixie Stampede several times over the years. Anytime we are in Pigeon Forge, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede is almost always on the agenda. I haven't seen the Christmas Show, but all of the other shows there I have seen have been fantastic. But just like Dollywood at Christmas, I bet Dixie Stampede will also be extra special. … [Read more...] about Heartwarming Christmas Show Comes To Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede
A Tour Of The Clarion Inn Willow River #Sevierville #travel AD
After reading all of the posts about my recent adventures in Sevierville, Tennessee, I bet you guys want to know about accommodations, right? Well, if you like old world southern charm and Gone With The Wind is a staple movie as far as you are concerned, then I have just the place for you. … [Read more...] about A Tour Of The Clarion Inn Willow River #Sevierville #travel AD
Places To Eat At Dollywood: Red’s Drive-In #travel #Dollywood AD
On a recent press trip to Dollywood, I got to eat at Red's Drive-In for the first time. I really love a good burger and this restaurant has some of the best I have ever tasted. Some great features of Red's are the Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine, the nostalgic diner atmosphere and the free charging stations just outside the restaurant. … [Read more...] about Places To Eat At Dollywood: Red’s Drive-In #travel #Dollywood AD
The Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant & Grill #travel #ad #Sevierville
The Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant & Grill is part of several apple themed shops in Sevierville, TN, in one location. We visited several of them so I will tell you a little about each of them in this post. First, we had a tasty breakfast at the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant & Grill. … [Read more...] about The Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant & Grill #travel #ad #Sevierville
The Diner: A Blast From The Past #travel #ad #Sevierville
Remember the old diners? The ones where you could get a hand scooped milk shake, an all American hamburger and listen to songs on the jukebox? You could even see a car show. If you have been looking for a place like this, then make The Diner in Sevierville, Tennessee, a must-see on your next vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains. … [Read more...] about The Diner: A Blast From The Past #travel #ad #Sevierville
Wine Tasting At Hillside Winery #travel #ad #Sevierville
On my recent media trip to Sevierville, Tennessee, I got to tour and participate in a wine tasting at Hillside Winery. Our group got to go in the back, right where the wine is made, and see first hand what goes into making a great, local wine. After that, we got to sample one of the dry and one of the sweet wines. … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting At Hillside Winery #travel #ad #Sevierville
Tony Gore’s Smoky Mountain BBQ & Grill #travel #ad #Sevierville
While on my culinary media tour last week, I noticed a name on the itinerary that I recognized: Tony Gore. Many of you know that I worked in radio before becoming a blogger. Most of that time was spent at a Country Station, but I also worked some at a Southern Gospel Station. And Tony Gore was included in the music that we played. I had no idea that he owned a BBQ restaurant in … [Read more...] about Tony Gore’s Smoky Mountain BBQ & Grill #travel #ad #Sevierville
Great Souvenir Idea: National Parks Service Passport #travel
On my trip to Sevierville last week, another blogger told us about the National Park Service Passport. This is similar to a national passport in that you can get cancellation stamps for visiting places - but these are just for the US National Parks. Better still is that the money spent for the National Parks Service Passport and other souvenir items they sell goes towards … [Read more...] about Great Souvenir Idea: National Parks Service Passport #travel
Start Your Day Right With Breakfast At Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin #travel #ad #Sevierville
I have been visiting Flapjack's Pancake Cabin for years. When my daughter and I go to the Great Smoky Mountains, it's a staple of the visit. While in Sevierville last week, our hosts treated us to delicious food at several places I had never visited, but I was also pleased to find out that they were taking us to one of my personal favorites: Flapjack's Pancake House. … [Read more...] about Start Your Day Right With Breakfast At Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin #travel #ad #Sevierville












