October is my favorite month to be in downtown Gatlinburg, and the last week of it is hard to beat. The mornings are crisp, the Parkway is stacked with pumpkins and hay bales, and the whole town seems to agree that Halloween deserves a proper celebration. Costumed...
Few places celebrate Independence Day quite like Gatlinburg. Every year, visitors from across the country gather in downtown Gatlinburg for a full day of patriotic fun that includes America’s first Independence Day parade, the beloved River Raft Regatta, and an...
The cold had settled in early that night, the kind that makes your breath visible and your hands disappear into your pockets. It felt like proper Christmas weather. I was standing along the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, right outside Shamrock Pub, waiting with a...
Celebrating Creativity and Community on the Little Pigeon River On July 4th, 2025, Gatlinburg’s Little Pigeon River transformed into a vibrant parade of creativity during the annual River Raft Regatta. This cherished Independence Day tradition brought together...
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin their colorful dance down the mountainside, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, transforms into a charming autumn wonderland. This mountain town takes its love for fall seriously, decking out every street corner, storefront, and cozy...
