Category archive: Gatlinburg

2014 Thanksgiving and Christmas Craft Shows in Gatlinburg

images courtesy of Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community

images courtesy of Arts & Crafts Community

Just in time for holidays, family celebrations, and the gift-giving season, the Gatlinburg arts and crafts community brings out its finest products in two great shows held back to back, at the tail end of November and in early December.

As winter follows fall in the Smoky Mountains, one thing we might miss – besides the leaves turning color of course – is the abundance of arts and crafts that always appears in Gatlinburg during the harvest festival time of fall, following a productive summer of labor. (more…)

Ober Gatlinburg Snow Tubing 2014

image courtesy of Ober Gatlinburg

images courtesy of Ober Gatlinburg

Nothing says winter like snow, and Ober Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains has plenty of it. The slopes will open in December, but the 2014 fun season starts on November 21 with a Rail Jam on Friday night, celebrating the newly groomed snow in the Tubing Park. Then on Saturday – Snow Tubing begins and it’s winter!

The “Back in Blue” Rail Jam is a chance for skiers and boarders to try their moves on the rails – because facing in the same direction is boring, right? Competitors in two age groups of 14 and under and 15 and over will compete for a piece of the $1,000 prize money, along with lots of merchandise being given away. (more…)

The 2014 Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival at Arrowmont

images courtesy of Fine Arts Festival

images courtesy of Fine Arts Festival

An arts village breaks out again this weekend in downtown Gatlinburg on the campus of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, as the 100-year old school stages its FREE arts festival for the tenth year running. The festival runs Friday through Sunday, October 3-5, 2014.

Literally just a step off the sidewalk at Traffic Light #5 in the middle of Gatlinburg, the tranquil campus of this internationally renowned fine-arts school gives way to a host of tents and booths showcasing the works of artists from near and far, selected by jury for the highest quality artisanship. (more…)

Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival 2014

songwriterThe 3rd Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival bursts into song again in Gatlinburg starting on Thursday through this weekend, August 21-24. It’s four days of mostly free music with a couple of ticketed events, when legends and industry pros mingle with the public in a highly entertaining musical event you will want to plunge into.

Where better than Gatlinburg in summer for musicians and music lovers to come together to celebrate the Appalachian musical roots of much of America’s famous music. (more…)

Alewine Pottery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

images courtesy of Alewine Pottery

images courtesy of Alewine Pottery

There’s plenty of Smoky Mountain spirit to be found in Alewine Pottery of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This much loved, family-run shop knows how to roll out the welcome mat and  provide friendly, individual service.

The Alewine family plies its visitors with free complimentary popcorn, coffee and apples, provide rocking chairs and a checkers table, with live banjo music just outside. (more…)

Photographs of “A Touch of Class” – Gatlinburg Cabin

“A Touch of Class” is a cozy 1-bedroom cabin nestled in the trees just outside Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the beautiful Black Bear Falls Resort. The setting offers lush wooded views, all from the comfort of the hut tub on the deck. It’s a charming cabin, made for simply hanging out and relaxing – perfect for a couple spending time together.

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Southern Comfort: 1-Bedroom Romantic Getaway Luxury Gatlinburg Cabin

Southern Comfort romantic luxury cabin

Southern Comfort romantic luxury cabin

Here’s a fun and private cabin perfect for a romantic retreat or loving honeymooners. Welcome to Southern Comfort, a 1-bedroom luxury cabin with 2 full bathrooms, ample for a couple yet also sleeping up to 6 people for a fun and peaceful family vacation.

Southern Comfort is located in the acclaimed Gatlinburg Falls Hidden Valley Resort on the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Settled in the resort’s impeccable infrastructure, yet tucked away in its own world, the cabin offers non-stop warmth, relaxation, entertainment and sheer good times. (more…)