Pigeon Forge Tennessee News & Info

Travel to Pigeon Forge for a Smoky Mountain Christmas

Ashley — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:17:00 GMT

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg celebrate the holiday season with the starts of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Over five million lights are aglow on the Parkway, from Sevierville to Gatlinburg. Plenty of magical Christmas scenes and seasonal spirit fill the atmosphere, creating a unique and truly memorable Smoky Mountain Christmas. This is a great time of year to enjoy southern hospitality with spectacular holiday shows & entertainment steeped with tradition. Dollywood’s...(read more)

Winterfest in Pigeon Forge celebrates Christmas, Smoky Mountain Heritage

Ashley — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:39:00 GMT

Winter, formerly the quietest time of year in the Smoky Mountains resort town of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., now is one of the most vibrant because of Pigeon Forge Winterfest. The 18th edition of the four-month celebration runs from Nov. 8-Feb. 29, 2008. More than five million Winterfest lights that are spread throughout the city are most conspicuous element of Pigeon Forge Winterfest. Elaborate displays depicting everything from Mother Goose rhymes to patriotic themes attract visitors who view...(read more)

Leave it to the Smoky Mountains for Great Fall Colors

Ashley — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:59:00 GMT

It has definitely been an abnormal year as far as weather goes throughout the Great Smoky Mountains, which has left many people questioning the fall colors and when the leaves will start changing colors in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and surrounding areas. The extremely dry & hot conditions throughout the summer are not exactly the right ingredients for a vibrant autumn season. The good news, though, is that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park consists of 100’s of species of deciduous trees...(read more)

Fall Foliage in Tennessee a patchwork of Color

Ashley — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:37:00 GMT

Tennessee in the fall is a brilliant patchwork of red, yellow, rust and orange. More than 400 species of deciduous trees paint the fall scenes of Tennessee’s landscape from the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains. Cooler night temperatures, flocks of migrating birds, and natural bouquets of lavender and yellow wildflowers along the roadsides are sure signs that fall in Tennessee is right on schedule. Tennessee’s peak colors typically appear the last two weeks of October. The...(read more)

5th Annual Forge Invitational Musclecar Show heads to Pigeon Forge Area

Ashley — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:19:00 GMT

The era of Detroit’s wildest horsepower years will be displayed for one weekend only at the Sevierville Events Center on October 26-27, 2007. Some of the rarest Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler performance street cars and racecars of the 1960s and 1970s have been selected for admission to the 5th Annual Forge Invitational Musclecar Show, the only event of its kind. These authentic, invitation-only vehicles include the tire-blazing 427-inch Camaros and Corvettes, 426 Hemi-powered Plymouth...(read more)

"Carnival of Screams" returns to Ripley's Haunted Adventure

Ashley — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:46:00 GMT

Gatlinburg, Tennessee… Ripley’s Haunted Adventure is celebrating its 9th annual Fright Nights show by bringing back a crowd favorite- “Carnival of Screams”! “Out of all of our themed Fright Nights shows, this one is the one that we have the most requests for,” says Ryan DeSear, General Manager. Those squeamish at the sight of clowns need not enter! A ring-master will greet those guests brave enough to go into the realm of psychotic clowns and side-show oddities. Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, best known...(read more)

Dollywood's Bluegrass & BBQ Festival

Ashley — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:41:00 GMT

If you love bluegrass music, then it doesn’t get much better than Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN during September! If you also love barbecue, then it definitely doesn’t get better than Dollywood’s BBQ & Bluegrass going on from September 14-30. The park will be filled with numerous bluegrass entertainers playing your favorite hits as well as some tunes you probably haven’t heard before! When you get hungry, you can chow down on some of the finest BBQ the Great Smoky Mountains has to offer. The...(read more)

Dollywood takes top prize for Park of the Year

Ashley — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:39:00 GMT

It's hard to say what is the bigger honor for Dollywood - hosting the annual Golden Ticket Awards that spotlight the best in the theme park industry or winning the Publisher's Pick Award for Park of the Year. Nearly 90 professionals in the amusement industry made a visit to the Smoky Mountains Wednesday for the annual event, which Dollywood was tapped to host. "It's a great honor for us to be asked to host these awards," Dollywood spokesman Pete Owens said. "We've worked really hard to give these...(read more)

Getaway for Labor Day in the Smokies

Ashley — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:32:00 GMT

If you’re looking to get away for Labor Day, consider the Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. These two beautiful cities are tucked into the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offer an exciting mix of indoor and outdoor activities. With a splendid selection of shopping, shows, attractions and outdoor adventures, a quick trip to the Smokies is the perfect way to enjoy your time away from work. When you first arrive in Tennessee, you’ll notice the rolling...(read more)

Legends of China a hit at Smoky Mountain Palace

Ashley — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:14:00 GMT

In China, Chinese acrobats are held in the same esteem as movie stars are in this country. It takes years of training to achieve the excellence demanded by this ancient art form. Children who decide they want to dedicate their life to learn the skills needed to become an acrobat, some as young as four years old, will leave their home and spend up to five years in training and practice before they are allowed to perform on stage. Daily practice is part of the routine. The Smoky Mountain Palace (formerly...(read more)

14 Things to do in the Smoky Mountains

Ashley — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:01:00 GMT

The Smoky Mountains are a beautiful vacation spot, whether you have a few days or an entire week to explore. The natural, refreshing outdoor activities combined with the great restaurants and shops create an exciting yet relaxing trip for those of all ages. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is wondrous outdoor mecca providing a myriad of activities for those who enjoy long hikes or short hikes, picturesque views, wildlife watching, waterfalls and the occasional bear sighting....(read more)

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival in Pigeon Forge

Ashley — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:34:00 GMT

From crafts to live entertainment, during the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville area transforms itself through fun times, vibrant leaves and hospitality of the locals. Come visit this magical time in Tennessee as you explore the Smoky Mountain region, taking in all of the special attractions of the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival.This county wide celebration, held in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, features an array of craft shows, a decorating...(read more)

Pigeon Forge's Dollywood announces River Battle Attraction

Ashley — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:15:00 GMT

Starting in 2008, Dollywood will be the scene of a battle.The park's next featured ride will be the River Battle, a water raft ride that will give passengers a chance to soak targets along the way - or each other. The $5 million attraction will be in Timber Canyon, alongside this year's new ride, the Mystery Mine roller coaster. Its nine rafts will hold up to eight passengers at a time as they ride around a 500-foot channel. Each of those passengers will have access to a water gun they can aim at...(read more)

StringTime in the Smokies in Pigeon Forge

Ashley — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:49:00 GMT

The 5th Annual StringTime in the Smokies Bluegrass and Americana concert series, co-sponsored by the City of Pigeon Forge and WDVX radio, returns to Pigeon Forge Aug. 10-12. The weekend kicks off on Friday with a special noontime concert from Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson & Buell at Walden's Landing in Pigeon Forge. Entertainment, sponsored by Accommodations by Sunset Cottage, will continue beginning at 7 p.m. at Old Mill Square with performances by The Hackensaw Boys, Jack Pearson...(read more)

New Water Ride for Tennessee's Dollywood

Ashley — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:53:00 GMT

Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park will be adding a new $5 million raft ride equipped with water guns to soak targets, other riders and bystanders. Scheduled to open in 2008, the River Battle sends eight passengers on rafts down a 500-foot channel lined with more than 100 targets. The targets include large-scale talking animals such as beavers, skunks, otters and bears, some of which shoot water back at the riders. Riders can also aim at other passengers on their raft or park guests...(read more)