Pigeon Forge Map
With all the new technology that is out there today – GPS, navigation, smart phones, etc., you’d think that the need for actual maps, or road atlases for that matter, would just die out. And while a good portion of people don’t even consider using much less purchasing maps anymore, there are still thousands who […]
Dollywood Extends Summer Hours
Just in order to give their guests as much time as humanly possible this summer to ride all their favorite rides, see all the park’s great shows, and generally leave no stone unturned, Dollywood is extending the park’s operating hours for 2013. On June 22, Dollywood inaugurates the “Great American Summer,” six weeks of extended […]
A Water-y Start to 2013
To say things have been a bit water-logged in the Smokies to start out 2013 would be hittin’ the nail on the head, or to put it more accurately, like stepping right in the middle of a muddy pothole. Whether it’s torrential rain you’re talking about, snow, ice, or a mixture of all three, this […]
Smoky Drive – Closed at the moment.
In keeping with all local closures, road work, etc., Smoky Drive in Pigeon Forge may be one place you might want to put on your list to try to avoid in the coming months. According to city officials, a section of Smoky Drive will be closed for approximately 2 months, due to road construction. Work […]
Greenway Trail Closed
For those of you who haven’t already noticed, Pigeon Forge’s Greenway Trail is currently closed and runners, walkers, cyclists, and others are encouraged to find different running/walking locales for the time being. Construction in the area officially began on November 8 and has been closed since. The area is located between Jake Thomas Road and […]
LeConte Center Construction Remains On Schedule
Everything is moving forward according to plan on Pigeon Forge’s LeConte Center. In fact, most city officials consider it a pretty smooth process so far when you look at such things as schedule for completion and the project’s budget. Construction work began in October 2011 for the center, which is primarily slated to host trade […]
Wear Farm City Park Nears Completion
According to city of Pigeon Forge officials, the much anticipated Wear Farm City Park is on track to open in March, just in time for spring. And with construction almost complete, expect the area to receive its fair share of looky loos up until then. The new park was scheduled for completion in March and […]
New Slogan Touts Pigeon Forge as “Land of More”
It’s no secret that if you come to Pigeon Forge during the holiday season you’re going to see more Christmas lights, more shopping opportunities, and more cars than you’re likely to see anywhere else within a 100 mile radius. During the spring you’re like to see more classic cars, the fall brings about more colorful […]
Wilderness Wildlife Week 2013: Exhibitors
Pigeon Forge’s annual Wilderness Wildlife Week in early January, this year Jan. 12-19, always brings about some of the best organizations dedicated to fostering growth in the most natural of habitats. From Pigeon Forge’s own American Eagle Foundation to Wildlife Photography by Weldon Lee out of Allenspark, Colorado, the event’s exhibitors run the gamut of […]
In Pigeon Forge, 4 Restaurants Now Serving Liquor by the Drink
In news that caused much hand-wringing over the years, four Pigeon Forge restaurants now offer liquor by the drink including the Mellow Mushroom, Blue Moose Burgers and Wings, and Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant. Each began offering liquor by the drink to customers on Friday, Dec. 14. These three are all managed by the same group […]