Local News, Info, and Events

2010 Events & Info

Celebrate Winterfest
November 2009 - February 28, 2010
Winterfest is celebrated throughout Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg featuring millions of twinkling winter lights and fun events.

10th Annual Dollywood’s Festival of Nations
Pigeon Forge
TN April to early May
Dollywood guests enjoy international dance, music, artistry, food and crafts with more than 200 international performers.

60th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Gatlinburg, TN
April 21-25,
Visitors at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be treated to a variety of wildflower, natural history walks, photographic tours, and art classes. Don't miss gorgeous wildflower walks and Spring trails.

The 25th Annual Dolly’s Homecoming Parade
May 7, 2010
At this spectacular annual parade, Dolly Parton makes her annual appearance to celebrate Spring.

Dollywood!
Open March 31st through December 30!
Location: Pigeon Forge
For more information call: 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com.

Cherokee-Gatlinburg Shuttle Bus
Departs from: Gatlinburg Welcome Center
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Transit Services provides a shuttle bus running 4-times-a-day between Cherokee, NC and Gatlinburg, TN.
Gatlinburg:
Departs from the Gatlinburg Welcome center (stoplight #3).
Cherokee:
Departs from the Cherokee Welcome Center on US 441 near the nat'L park entrance (across from Saunooke Village).
Tickets: Buy tickets at the welcome centers or right from the shuttle driver.
Gatlinburg departures:
10:30am, 3:00pm, 7:00 pm, & 11:30pm
Cherokee departures:
8:30am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm, & 10:00pm
Duration:
About 1 & 1/2 hour each way (inlcudes a stop at Newfound Gap)
Cost:
$12 roundtrip/$7 one-way (discounts for senior citizens and groups of 3 or more).

Year 'Round Activities

Arts and Crafts Community Don't forget to visit the Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts Community, an 8-mile loop of shops, cafes, and galleries. And its just about 2 miles from Mountain Vista Cabins! It's also one of the Gatlinburg Trolley Stops!

Getting Around in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg Trolley Rides Why drive? Take the Gatlinburg Trolley system. The Trolley routes are color coded with scenic tours and stops at the Nat'l Park, Arts and Crafts Community, downtown Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. You can board the trolleys at more than 100 locations throughout the City of Gatlinburg. Trolley routes, maps, and prices

News and information is not all-inclusive:
The information on this page isn't meant to be all-inclusive. It's a collection of what I think is newsworthy local information, cool local events that I'd like to attend or think other's would like to know about, and anything else I think is interesting. It's here as much as a reminder to myself about local events as a vehicle to share about this wonderous area.