Pigeon Forge Tennessee News & Info : Country Tonite Show

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)

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)

Country Tonite kicks off 2007 Season

Ashley — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:25:00 GMT

Eleven years have passed since a start-up theater called Country Tonite made its debut in Pigeon Forge. After years of nightly shows with a country theme, plus bringing in some of the biggest names in country music for special concerts, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.That's the motto the theater and the only general manager it's ever had, Jeff Taylor, stick by. "I personally didn't think I was going to live here this long," said Taylor, who came in 1997 along with his wife, Laurie, who...(read more)

Winterfest Wonders in Pigeon Forge

Ashley — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:33:00 GMT

While many vacation destinations scale down during cold weather, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee celebrates winter by revving up with new shows, special attractions and millions of holiday lights. The town's annual Winterfest celebration runs through February. And during the holidays, travelers to this Smoky Mountain town can find a variety of special offerings: visitors will be able to witness a miracle, participate in a vaudeville show, journey through Toyland and more. Here are the highlights: At Dollywood,...(read more)

Country Legend Mickey Gilley returns to Pigeon Forge

Ashley — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:58:00 GMT

Although he is best known for formerly owning and operating one of the most famous country western nightclubs in the U.S., some may forget that Mickey Gilley is a legend in country music. Gilley, who was in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge August 18th, has several Number 1 hits and won many awards and accolades, including 39 country music Top 10 hits, 16 of which went to Number 1. His now defunct Gilley’s, which was located in Pasadena, Texas, was the backdrop...(read more)

Autumn Attractions in Tennessee

Ashley — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:13:00 GMT

The Smoky Mountains explode in a riot of color each fall, providing a vibrant backdrop for sightseeing, shopping, dining and more. After practicing her artistry all year, Mother Nature erupts with her finest works in the fall when she splashes almost every color from her palette across Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains. The season typically begins in mid-September, then crescendos in mid-to-late October when trees and wildflowers explode with color.Some years are more colorful than others,...(read more)

Vacation Destinations in Tennessee

Ashley — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:02:00 GMT

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee-like country music star and local girl Dolly Parton–has attained almost mythic stature. This once-sleepy east Tennessee hamlet has carved out a vacation niche as sweet as hammered chords of a mountain dulcimer.More than 11 million visitors annually cross the blue mist-covered Great Smoky Mountains in search of Pigeon Forge and all things associated with its famous songstress. Pigeon Forge (named for the nearby river and the passenger pigeons that flocked to its banks in the...(read more)