Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge get a lot of traffic, especially during the summer peak season. Roads through Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be crowded. Likewise, traffic along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge can be bumper-to-bumper on buys weekends.
That’s why it can be useful to know some of the alternative roads to take if the main routes are jammed.
We’re locals, so we know our way around and have developed some tricks to avoid clogged rounds during the busy season.
Here are some of our favorite shortcuts.
