Inside Pigeon Forge TN

The 2008 University of Tennessee football season is kicking into gear and we have exactly what you’re looking for! Below you will find the complete 2008 University of Tennessee football schedule that lists all of the dates, who the vols play, when is kickoff, what channel the game will be on television, and more! Some of the times and channels will become available as the Vols football season progresses, so bookmark this page, share it with your friends, and enjoy the 2008 UT Vols football season! If you’re into UT football, then you love hearing “It’s football time in Tennessee”!

If you’re going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN or Gatlinburg, TN, then be sure to check out the following guides:

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When you visit Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, TN and are planning to stay in one of the many cabin rentals in town, then we definitely suggest Carey Cabins in Pigeon Forge, TN. Carey Cabins describes themselves as “luxury log cabins” and we highly agree. They have some of the nicest, cleanest, and well-equipped cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge, TN and even Gatlinburg. The breathtaking views, crisp mountain air, and quiet surroundings all work together to making cabin rentals an extremely popular choice for lodging.

Carey Cabins has some of the most amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Imagine yourself pulling up to your cabin in Pigeon Forge and being able to see the mountains perfectly clear with no tall hotels or attractions blocking your view. This is only one of the major benefits of renting a cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN and this is only the outside of the cabin! Keep reading to find out what surprises await on the inside of these amazing Pigeon Forge cabin rentals!

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Pigeon Forge, TN definitely has a lot of attractions, malls, shows, restaurants, and other activities that unfortunately aren’t free. Unless you’re loaded with money you would probably like to know how to save as much as possible so that you can do as much as possible! If you search online for “Pigeon Forge Coupons” you will see something like 27,000 websites. Not only are you wanting to save money, but you want to save time from searching all of those websites for legitimate discounts! Fortunately for you we have done all of the dirty work and have separated the honest coupons from the scams and hidden agendas. In the list below you will find a ton of the best Pigeon Forge Tennessee coupons to help save you as much money as possible during your next vacation to Pigeon Forge, TN.

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If you plan on coming to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the first time (or even the 100th time) you are probably wondering where is the best place to stay in Pigeon Forge. The list below contains the top 10 Pigeon Forge hotels as rated by visitors from various sources. With each hotel listing you will find an address, phone number, map, hotel reviews, hotel coupons, discounts and website where applicable. This list of hotels in Pigeon Forge should take care of your search. Also, be sure to check out the top 10 list of Gatlinburg hotels if you plan on visiting Gatlinburg, Tennessee!
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If you plan on visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee then there is one thing that you are definitely going to do…eat. If you’re anything like us you want to eat somewhere unique to the area that you can’t have back home or anywhere else. Fortunately, there are numerous Pigeon Forge restaurants to choose from and we have compiled a list of the top 10 places to eat in Pigeon Forge to help narrow down your decision on where to eat. Also, if you plan on visiting Gatlinburg, TN then be sure to check out the top 10 best places to eat in Gatlinburg, TN as well! These lists are compiled completely of restaurants that are unique to the area except for one bonus addition to the Pigeon Forge list. So if you’re looking for the best place to eat in Pigeon Forge, TN then I can guarantee you’ll find it within this list of the top 10 Pigeon Forge restaurants.

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So you, your family, and friends have decided to visit Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN for the day and you’re looking for some tips on making the experience more enjoyable. Here is a short list of tips that might help you along the way.

1. It’s Dollywood…not Dollyworld or Dolly World - Many people mistakingly call the theme park “Dollyworld” I suppose since it sounds close to “Disneyworld”. Dolly’s theme park, though, is named Dollywood as a play on words to Hollywood. So now that you know how it’s pronounced, spelled, etc you don’t have to come to town asking for information about Dollyworld. This should save you at least a laugh or two!
2. Ride the Trolley - Parking is $6 for a standard-sized vehicle and $9 for RV’s or anything larger. A trolley ride is .25 per person and it will take you right to the entrance of Dollywood. So yeah, you would have to have 24 people riding the trolley to equal the cost of parking! You can park at Patriot Park for free and then hop on a Dollywood trolley that runs every 15 minutes. More information can be found at the Pigeon Forge Trolley website.
3. Eat Before You Go - This may sound like a no-brainer, but it’s important to remember. Food at Dollywood can be pricey, so try to fill up before you enter the park and then try to make it through the day on snacks purchased at Dollywood or a single meal. A local favorite is Red’s Diner in the 50’s section. The burger, fries, and shakes are great!

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Pigeon Forge, TN has arguably become the place to shop (mostly outlet shopping malls) in the southeast over the past couple of decades. Numerous local craft shops lured visitors in years ago and provided unique Appalachian gifts that were nearly impossible to find anywhere else. As years passed, more and more stores began popping up and Pigeon Forge saw its first large outlet mall in what the locals called the “Red Roof Mall”. Years later the Belz Factory Outlet Mall opened up on the north end of Pigeon Forge with a couple of outdoor strip malls flanking it on the sides and in the front. While the Red Roof Mall and Belz Factory Outlets are currently the anchors of Pigeon Forge outlet malls, there are quite a few smaller strips of stores that carry unique items. Across the parkway from the Belz mall is Walden’s Landing, which also has a miniature golf course for Dad and the kids while Mom goes shopping!

If outlet shopping is your thing, I would highly suggest sliding over to Five Oaks Mall in Sevierville (about 1/4 mile from the Pigeon Forge City limit). While not “technically” in Pigeon Forge, Five Oaks offers the highest quality shopping and tons of stores. Some of the stores you’ll find at Five Oaks are:

• Coach
• Old Navy
• Gap
• Banana Republic
• Tommy Hilfiger
• Carter’s
• Children’s Place
• Polo Ralph Lauren
• Brooks Brothers
• Strasburg Children
• Hartstrings
• Nautica
• Bath & Body Works
• Disney
• Kirkland’s
• many many many more

There are also numerous restaurants, cafes, and even a Starbucks to quench your appetite. You could literally spend all day here…and many do!

If you decide to go shopping at Five Oaks Mall in Sevierville, TN then I highly suggest reading the following tips. I’ve shopped, eaten, and even worked in that shopping center and I can’t stress enough how much the following tips will help you enjoy your time.

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Pigeon Forge, TN seems to be the place to have major car shows each year with the biggest arguably being the Spring Grand Rod Run, Shades of the Past,and the Fall Grand Rod Run. Hotel owners froth at the mouth for these Pigeon Forge car shows, and the locals stock up on ear plugs & food supplies as we listen to engines rev for about 72 hours straight and are locked up at home while all of the roads are congested. There’s not much complaining though as you guys bring in tons of revenue and keep our property taxes low! So here’s the Pigeon Forge car show schedule for 2008 complete with contact information and official websites for each event.

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The 2008 Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee takes place from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. This is a perfect time to visit Pigeon Forge, TN if you love to shop! Pigeon Forge has a ton of great outlet malls and stores to choose from. The most popular mall in the area is arguably Five Oaks Mall in Sevierville, TN. Five Oaks has plenty of great stores such as:

• Coach
• Old Navy
• Gap
• Banana Republic
• Carter’s
• Children’s Place
• Polo Ralph Lauren
• Strasburg Children
• Hartstrings
• Bath & Body Works
• Disney
• Kirkland’s
• and so much more!

There are numerous items that you can purchase and not have to pay taxes on. According to the Tennessee Department of Revenue, here are the following guidelines for what can be purchased tax-free:

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The 2008 Dolly Parade in Pigeon Forge, TN will be held on April 11 starting at 6 p.m. The parade will travel along the Pigeon Forge parkway between traffic lights 3 through 6 and will feature over 100 different units including numerous marching bands, twirlers, cheer and dance teams, performers from various Pigeon Forge theaters, car clubs, and so much more! The star of the parade is none other than the grand marshal…Dolly Parton! The Dolly Parade is considered Dolly’s homecoming back to her hometown and she often makes surprise appearances the day after the parade at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.

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