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(October 27, 2009) – The kickoff event for the 20th anniversary of Pigeon Forge Winterfest on Nov. 5 (Thursday) will feature multiple special guests. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn addition to the expansive Duggar family from TLC’s “18 Kids and Counting” TV show, the\u003c/strong\u003e kickoff event in Patriot Park will feature Santa Claus—complete with reindeer and a photographer—plus choral, band and dance groups, the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus and bluegrass music from Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This is the start of a great time of year for Pigeon Forge that is acknowledged far and wide\u003c/strong\u003e. In fact, the 2009-2010 Pigeon Forge Winterfest is a Top 100 Event in North America, according to travel professionals assembled by the American Bus Association,” said Leon Downey, executive director of the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eActivity begins at 4 p.m. with entertainment from several community groups. Comments from civic leaders and introduction of the Duggar family will precede the ceremonial flipping of the switch to turn on the city’s five million Winterfest lights at about 6 p.m. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Duggars—Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 18 children, plus one on the way—will be in Pigeon Forge for the second time this year. They visited in May for production of two episodes of “18 Kids and Counting.” \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBob Fowler, the Pigeon Forge Special Events Volunteer of the Year, also will participate. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe evening’s featured entertainment, the Pigeon Forge Community Community Chorus followed by and Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier, will cap off the stage presentation. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSanta Claus and his reindeer will add to the festivities. A professional photographer will take pictures of guests with Santa and deliver complimentary photos on site. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAlso complimentary that evening are rides on the Fun Time Trolley system’s Trolley Tour of Lights, which showcase Winterfest light displays throughout the community. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe afternoon groups performing are the Elizabeth Williams Dance Troupe, the Pigeon Forge Middle and High School Dance Teams, the Pigeon Forge High School Choir, the Pigeon Forge Middle School Honor Band and the Pigeon Forge High School Marching Band. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFive food vendors will be on hand with a variety of offerings. They will raise money for the American Legion, Pigeon Forge High School, Relay for Life and the Salvation Army. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eInformation about all aspects of Pigeon Forge Winterfest, including Wilderness Wildlife Week in January and Saddle Up! in February—is online at  MyPigeonForge.com.\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-7140734666014830967?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7140734666014830967"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7140734666014830967"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/10/santa-performing-groups-join-duggar.html","title":"Santa \u0026 Performing Groups Join Duggar Family For 20th Anniversary of Pigeon Forge Winterfest"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SuiVezgT8lI/AAAAAAAAA0M/uSZ0OplTLmg/s72-c/P+FDuggar-Web+(2).jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-8391850893391607569"},"published":{"$t":"2009-10-23T13:45:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-10-23T14:08:50.945-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winterfest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Duggars To Flip Switch - Pigeon Forge's Winterfest Lights Nov 5, 2009"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SuIbIv5wVRI/AAAAAAAAAz8/T-Y-O2hQygI/s1600-h/WntrFestphotoprocessor.gif\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 149px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395905140654888210\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SuIbIv5wVRI/AAAAAAAAAz8/T-Y-O2hQygI/s320/WntrFestphotoprocessor.gif\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Duggars To Flip Switch - Pigeon Forge's Winterfest Lights Nov 5, 2009 \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Duggar Family from \"TLC's 18 Kids and Counting\" will once again come to Pigeon Forge.. \u003c/strong\u003eThey visited back in May to take part in the Dollywood Parade, this time will be all about LIGHTS!! Lots and lots of lights, millions of twinkling lights.... \u003cstrong\u003eThey will be flipping the switch in Patriot Park - Pigeon Forge TN to kick off Winterfest festivities on November 5th, 2009.. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe holidays are one of the most exciting and beautiful times\u003c/strong\u003e of the year in the Smoky Mountains... much of that is due to all of the colorful lights throughout the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area.. This year will be the first year that Pigeon Forge will have ground-level fireworks during this celebration. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePlan your trip to the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg.. Check out lots of great cabins here  \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.BestCabinsByOwner.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGuide to the Best\"By-Owner\"Vacation Rentals-Smoky Mtns of Tenn \u0026amp; NC\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-8391850893391607569?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/8391850893391607569"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/8391850893391607569"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/10/duggars-to-flip-switch-pigeon-forges.html","title":"The Duggars To Flip Switch - Pigeon Forge's Winterfest Lights Nov 5, 2009"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SuIbIv5wVRI/AAAAAAAAAz8/T-Y-O2hQygI/s72-c/WntrFestphotoprocessor.gif","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-3489687003302970863"},"published":{"$t":"2009-09-30T14:03:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-09-30T15:00:50.598-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2009 Pigeon Forge Events"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dollywood \u0026 Pigeon Forge TN - Crafts Galore Oct 1-30, 2009"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SsPUh-QzkEI/AAAAAAAAAzs/88C1anqRYSY/s1600-h/P+F+basket.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387383259379503170\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SsPUh-QzkEI/AAAAAAAAAzs/88C1anqRYSY/s320/P+F+basket.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober Draws Craft Lovers to Pigeon Forge, Great Smoky Mountains \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo major crafts events highlight start of autumn leaf season PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (October 2009)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScores of talented artists and craftsmen seem to take a cue\u003c/strong\u003e from Mother Nature when the leaves start changing colors in the Great Smoky Mountains and appear in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., for two major autumn festivals. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBasket makers, carvers, painters and others are on hand for the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Festival and Dollywood’s National Gospel \u0026amp; Harvest Celebration. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Crafts Festival (Oct. 1-30) is one of the region’s biggest crafts events, attracting almost 50 craftsmen, artists and exhibitors from more than a dozen states. It takes place under a giant red and white tent at Patriot\u003c/strong\u003e Park. Rotarians volunteer their time to run the festival, and proceeds benefit numerous charities. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDollywood’s National Gospel \u0026amp; Harvest Festival (Oct. 2-31) complements the theme park’s regular operation with an array of traditional and contemporary craftsmen\u003c/strong\u003e and adds scores of free gospel music concerts to the entertainment lineup. Among the featured crafts are spinning, weaving, sorghum making, fiddle making, rug hooking and woodworking. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBoth events take place against the backdrop of Pigeon Forge’s Harvestfest season, which continues through Oct. 31. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDuring Harvestfest, businesses throughout the city erect fanciful fall displays of hay bales, scarecrows, cornstalks, pumpkins, gourds, sunflowers, mums and other symbols of the season. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Pigeon Forge Travel Planner and information about all aspects of the city are available online at MyPigeonForge.com or by calling toll-free to 1-800-251-9100. The travel planner includes the Pigeon Forge Value Card, which offers more than $300 worth of discounts. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTom Adkinson, APR615-341-3640\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-3489687003302970863?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3489687003302970863"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3489687003302970863"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/09/dollywood-pigeon-forge-tn-crafts-galore.html","title":"Dollywood \u0026 Pigeon Forge TN - Crafts Galore Oct 1-30, 2009"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SsPUh-QzkEI/AAAAAAAAAzs/88C1anqRYSY/s72-c/P+F+basket.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-8907665990026815697"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-31T07:28:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-31T07:45:01.954-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miss Ellie Cutest Dog"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Help Sevier County Humane Society Win $1 Million Dollars - Vote For Miss Ellie !!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SpvgfkAm_II/AAAAAAAAAzM/WaVTwSNTi6M/s1600-h/Miss+Ellie.bmp\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 195px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376137413043616898\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SpvgfkAm_II/AAAAAAAAAzM/WaVTwSNTi6M/s320/Miss+Ellie.bmp\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHow easy could it be to help the Humane Society in Sevier County TN?  Just Vote for Miss Ellie and the Sevier County Humane Society Could Win $1 Million Dollars. They need your help and it doesn't cost you a thing!\u003cstrong\u003e If Miss Ellie, star of The Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge, wins the $1 Million Prize, she will donate 100% of her prize to The Sevier County Humane Society. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo to: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et\u003d1102684994173\u0026amp;s\u003d22247\u0026amp;e\u003d001Po-0FFvS4B2xinqUSfGHOb1qYNrRwxS7cpf_MMKZqdlVcFV9mWx4TPWCF7-zrTLXV6Lfj-A9dhV6sofl_AmasHEgEWlDHXyCugIcj-k8WSpvio_JAPYVLJaZBb53H1v1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Cutest Dog Competition\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e   Find Ellie's picture by searching in the Search Box for Miss Ellie and click on \"Vote Cute.\"  \u003c/strong\u003eVote Once Everyday- Get Your Friends To Vote August 30th through September 5th. Please limit one vote per household or office per day. If Miss Ellie makes the top 12 Finalists The Comedy Barn Theater will donate $1 for every vote placed to the Sevier County Humane Society. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eVOTE MISS ELLIE NOW! Send an email to: \u003ca title\u003d\"mailto:SevierHumane@AOL.com\" href\u003d\"mailto:SevierHumane@AOL.com\"\u003eSevierHumane@AOL.com\u003c/a\u003e and say I Voted For Miss Ellie! This signs you up to be notified of contest progress.\u003cbr /\u003e______________________________________________________________________\u003cbr /\u003eEasiest way to find Miss Ellie is to click on “Cutest Gallery” at top of page, then search for “Miss Ellie”. You have to register before you can vote but they don’t ask for anything except your email address and for you to set up a password. Please vote daily!\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.cutestdogcompetition.com/vote.cfm?h\u003d64BF6BAC766F5EA4490DBC57259D36B6\"\u003eVote Miss Ellie for the Cutest Dog Competition \u003c/a\u003e- Remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder and just think how much help this will bring to homeless dogs in Sevier County !!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-8907665990026815697?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/8907665990026815697"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/8907665990026815697"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/08/help-sevier-county-humane-society-win-1.html","title":"Help Sevier County Humane Society Win $1 Million Dollars - Vote For Miss Ellie !!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SpvgfkAm_II/AAAAAAAAAzM/WaVTwSNTi6M/s72-c/Miss+Ellie.bmp","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-3646240502110659972"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-07T12:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-07T12:08:40.943-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"shades of the past"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Car Shows"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shades Of The Past \u0026 Grand Fall Rod Run In Pigeon Forge - Sept 2009"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnteunKBM1I/AAAAAAAAAy0/w8uB_00RRRc/s1600-h/CarShowTrk.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366987535820075858\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnteunKBM1I/AAAAAAAAAy0/w8uB_00RRRc/s320/CarShowTrk.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt's almost that time again! Time to admire hundreds of classic cars, antique trucks and souped up rods. \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember is the month for Shades of the Past and the Grand Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust plan to enjoy the crowds and backed up traffic. Check out the scenery - lots of incredible cars and the beautiful Smoky Mountains in the background! \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Snte1OMcKiI/AAAAAAAAAy8/uiLWqyhSF1o/s1600-h/CarShow1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 118px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366987649378429474\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Snte1OMcKiI/AAAAAAAAAy8/uiLWqyhSF1o/s320/CarShow1.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 11-12 2009 - Shades of The Past Rod Run XXVII\u003c/strong\u003e - National Parks Resort Lodge \u0026amp; Smoky River Ranch; Fax (865) 995-9097 or Fax (865) 429-0159.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSept 18-20 2009 - Grand Fall Rod Run- Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center\u003c/strong\u003e; For more information call 1-800-251-4444. -Pigeon Forge, TN\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are looking for a cabin rental in the area - check out \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttp://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide to the Best\"By-Owner\"Vacation Rentals-Smoky Mtns of Tenn \u0026amp; NC\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePhotos by C. Gilliam\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-3646240502110659972?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/feeds/3646240502110659972/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d24884365\u0026postID\u003d3646240502110659972\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3646240502110659972"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3646240502110659972"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/08/shades-of-past-grand-fall-rod-run-in.html","title":"Shades Of The Past \u0026 Grand Fall Rod Run In Pigeon Forge - Sept 2009"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnteunKBM1I/AAAAAAAAAy0/w8uB_00RRRc/s72-c/CarShowTrk.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-918565508368846125"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-04T13:40:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-06T08:27:27.914-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"hiking"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"78 Yr Old Man Hikes All Trails in the Smokies- THREE Times !"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Snr2Bv328uI/AAAAAAAAAx0/wdtHTE9sfik/s1600-h/Hiker080609hiker1e_t607.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 280px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366872415856423650\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Snr2Bv328uI/AAAAAAAAAx0/wdtHTE9sfik/s320/Hiker080609hiker1e_t607.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 78-year-old man finished his third completion of hiking all the trails in the Smoky Mountains ! \u003c/strong\u003eWow, that is unbelievable.. Cecil Rowe became somewhat of a celebrity this week, he is now the oldest person to do that. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are over 800 miles of trails in the Smokies making this a pretty big feat..\u003c/strong\u003e He even helps others with their hiking.. Cecil Rowe from Knoxville said of the beautiful Smoky Mountains - \"Anybody who says the scenery gets old is not paying attention\".\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/aug/06/hikers-record-no-small-feat/\"\u003eSee this entire story at Knox News online. \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePhoto and source - Know News \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-918565508368846125?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/918565508368846125"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/918565508368846125"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/08/78-yr-old-man-hikes-all-trails-in.html","title":"78 Yr Old Man Hikes All Trails in the Smokies- THREE Times !"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Snr2Bv328uI/AAAAAAAAAx0/wdtHTE9sfik/s72-c/Hiker080609hiker1e_t607.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-4020710953760820754"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-04T08:00:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-04T08:43:19.070-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pet Friendly Vacation Homes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Grocery Delivery"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Smoky Mountain Grocery - New Service Brings Groceries To Your Door !!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnhVIRYs3eI/AAAAAAAAAxc/tnDBe7UfJkU/s1600-h/SmokyGrocerygrobag_001a_kwqz.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 79px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366132556606266850\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnhVIRYs3eI/AAAAAAAAAxc/tnDBe7UfJkU/s320/SmokyGrocerygrobag_001a_kwqz.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWow, what could be better than vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWell, getting your groceries delivered right to your door.......no more waiting in lines at the store!! Get your vacation started immediately, no wasting time !!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://smokymountaingrocery.com/Home.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky Mountain Grocery\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e just opened for business last week\u003c/strong\u003e and they are starting off with a bang! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTim and Gina Bowers are the owners and they are ready to serve you.. Rent a Smoky Mountain cabin or hotel room, call, fax or email and they will schedule your \"Pre Arrival Package\".. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eCan you imagine having the fridge stocked with anything you can think of .......and you never have to step foot in the grocery store !! \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Bowers has been in the grocery biz most of his life........\u003c/strong\u003e His parents had stores and Tim has worked for such biggies as Kroger, HEB and Frito Lay...SO - he knows his business. He even has really, cool refrigerated trucks so that your delivery is totally........ fresh. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis service is just a $15.00 delivery fee plus your purchase... You can't beat that!! \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnhVgal72aI/AAAAAAAAAxk/kmtBuK5F7IY/s1600-h/SmokyGrocerytruck_006a.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 275px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 161px; CURSOR: hand\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366132971394554274\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnhVgal72aI/AAAAAAAAAxk/kmtBuK5F7IY/s320/SmokyGrocerytruck_006a.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSmoky Mountain Grocery wants to be a company that gives back\u003c/strong\u003e... They love the Smoky Mountains -\u003cem\u003e like so many of us\u003c/em\u003e.  \u003cstrong\u003eThey are donating $5.00 to \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.friendsofthesmokies.org/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriends of the Smokies \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor each \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Smoky-Mountain-Grocery/79002736924?ref\u003dts#/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Smoky-Mountain-Grocery/79002736924?ref\u003dmf\"\u003enew fan that signs up on their Facebook page - help protect our beautiful Smoky Mountains, cl\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Smoky-Mountain-Grocery/79002736924?ref\u003dts#/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Smoky-Mountain-Grocery/79002736924?ref\u003dmf\"\u003eick here and become a Fan - \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelivery Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm Local Callers 877-4-VITTLES \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may place your order 24 hours a day!!!! 865-856-5300 \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eToll Free (877-484-8853)   \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.smokymountaingrocery.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehttp://www.smokymountaingrocery.com\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e865-856-2700(fax)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe will be offering this grocery service at our pet-friendly cabins - \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.heavenlycabins.com/\"\u003eHeavenly Cabins near Pigeon Forge \u003c/a\u003e  \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/near-Pigeon-Forge-TN/Heavenly-Cabins-near-Pigeon-Forge-TN/85544936503#\"\u003eGo to our Facebook Page and become a Fan and .\u003c/a\u003e. If you book a cabin rental with us in the next 30 days(at least 4 nights-expires 9/3/09), we will offer a free grocery delivery for up to $50 plus fee. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-4020710953760820754?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/4020710953760820754"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/4020710953760820754"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/08/smoky-mountain-grocery-new-service.html","title":"Smoky Mountain Grocery - New Service Brings Groceries To Your Door !!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SnhVIRYs3eI/AAAAAAAAAxc/tnDBe7UfJkU/s72-c/SmokyGrocerygrobag_001a_kwqz.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-3571541525297957556"},"published":{"$t":"2009-07-08T13:49:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-07-08T14:01:45.695-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gatlinburg TN"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Smoky Mountain Tunes \u0026 Tales Continues in Gatlinburg TN Till 8/8/09"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SlUJFpPGbiI/AAAAAAAAAwk/jOyuSNW8hjc/s1600-h/Smoky+Mountainstunes_and_tales_musicians_cropped.bmp\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356197324400258594\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 189px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 217px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SlUJFpPGbiI/AAAAAAAAAwk/jOyuSNW8hjc/s320/Smoky+Mountainstunes_and_tales_musicians_cropped.bmp\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGatlinburg Tennessee - Annual Event - 4th Annual Smoky Mountain Tunes \u0026amp; Tales™ Through August 8, 2009\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in \u003c/strong\u003ethe Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg, TN. Musicians, storytellers and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this event! \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk along the Great Smoky Mountains Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg \u003c/strong\u003eand find the sounds of a dulcimer, strumming an upbeat mountain melody and find a group of people performing old fashioned clogging. \u003ca href\u003d\"http://smokymountaintunesandtales.com/#calendar\"\u003eClick to view event schedule.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are a few of the entertainment mini-performances you will experience every\u003c/strong\u003e evening through August 8, 2009 during your trip to the Smoky Mountains. It's Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales™ - a continuing event for 2009, featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying various time periods from the 1800s to today. Nearly a dozen acts involve the audience as they each perform in simultaneous ten-minute performances throughoutthe night.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The goal of Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales™ is to bring evenings\u003c/strong\u003e of entertainment surprises to the traditional summertime Parkway stroll experience in Gatlinburg,\" says George Hawkins, Manager of Gatlinburg's Office of Special Events. \"At 5:30 p.m. each night, a horse-drawn wagon will carry the performers to their designated locations for the evening. The rotating cast of acts including storytellers, musicians and crafters will share their stories and skills during the 2-day MountainFest™ event.\"\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThanks to the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee for providing all Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales™ info. Visit \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.gatlinburg.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.gatlinburg.com\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e for more information on special events in the city of Gatlinburg Tennessee.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfo \u0026amp; Photo from \u003ca href\u003d\"http://smokymountaintunesandtales.com/\"\u003ehttp://smokymountaintunesandtales.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-3571541525297957556?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3571541525297957556"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3571541525297957556"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/07/smoky-mountain-tunes-tales-continues-in.html","title":"Smoky Mountain Tunes \u0026 Tales Continues in Gatlinburg TN Till 8/8/09"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SlUJFpPGbiI/AAAAAAAAAwk/jOyuSNW8hjc/s72-c/Smoky+Mountainstunes_and_tales_musicians_cropped.bmp","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-3481244868459734554"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-18T10:45:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-18T10:54:29.069-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"4th of July"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gatlinburg TN"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lots of Smoky Mountain - 4th of July Celebrations!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Sjp_IKem-pI/AAAAAAAAAvw/mUTkWy_hbQg/s1600-h/pigeonforge-061708p.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348727285684304530\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Sjp_IKem-pI/AAAAAAAAAvw/mUTkWy_hbQg/s320/pigeonforge-061708p.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome to the Smokies and enjoy lots of 4th of July celebrations from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1st -August 8\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.smokymountaintunesandtales.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky Mountain Tunes \u0026amp; Tales tm \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear\u003c/strong\u003e mountain music and learn about life in the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this fourth annual event!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 3rd- 4th of July Midnight Parade\u003c/strong\u003e – Saluting our valiant military services, this 34th annual showcase is the \"First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!\" \u003cstrong\u003eParade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin July 4th. Floats, balloons, and marching bands pay tribute to our country.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 4th - River Raft Regatta\u003c/strong\u003e – Visitors can enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family. Free registration begins at 10 a.m. at Christus Gardens bridge in Gatlinburg. Race begins at noon and ends at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4th of July Fireworks Show – Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg\u003c/strong\u003e to mark our nation's \"Independence Day\" with a magnificent fireworks show. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline downtown at 10:00 p.m. Sat July 4th with this grand display. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 4th - The 19th Annual Patriot Festival - Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePigeon Forge, TN – \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePigeon Forge’s 19th annual \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/patriot\"\u003ePatriot Festival\u003c/a\u003e celebrating the Fourth of July has an entertainment lineup designed to please the “Greatest Generation,” nostalgic Motown devotees, rock ‘n’ rollers and fans of country music. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireworks booming over the adjacent Great Smoky Mountains will cap off a day of entertainment. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cast of “Swing Time,” a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/\"\u003ePigeon Forge\u003c/a\u003e show that highlights the Big Band music of the 1940s, will set a patriotic tone for the day with a tribute to America’s military and a stirring rendition of the national anthem. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMore mellow music will come from the Temptations Revue, Pigeon Forge’s newest show, which celebrates the Motown Records success of an act that recorded more than 50 albums.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThree performance spots are reserved for country music. John Berry (“Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye” and dozens more) will fill Patriot Park with his rich voice, and festivalgoers will get to know two new artists—Sarah Darling, who just released her first album on Black River Music, and Knoxville native Homer Hart. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe pre-fireworks act is the Classic Rock All-Stars, a superstar group that includes Pete Rivera from Rare Earth, Dennis Noda from Cannibal and the Headhunters, Jerry Corbetta from Sugarloaf and Mike Pinera of Blues Image, Iron Butterfly and Alice Cooper. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMembers of the Classic Rock All-Stars have been part of songs such as “I Just Want To Celebrate,” “Land of a Thousand Dances,” “Get Ready” and “Green-Eyed Lady.” \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOther Patriot Festival entertainers include the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus (more than 40 members) and the Twirling Medallion Majorette and Drum Corps from Elkton, Va. This performing group is widely traveled and even has opened a show for Billy Ray Cyrus.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEntertainment begins at 1 p.m., and the fireworks will start about 9:45 p.m. WIVK-FM will broadcast the patriotic soundtrack to the fireworks show for observers throughout the city. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThere is no admission charge for the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/patriot\"\u003ePigeon Forge Patriot Festival\u003c/a\u003e, a community celebration presented by the City of Pigeon Forge. Guests are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for festival seating. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe festival schedule is online at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/patriot\"\u003ewww.MyPigeonForge.com/patriot\u003c/a\u003e. The toll-free phone number of Pigeon Forge information is 1-800-251-9100.  \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContact: Tom Adkinson \u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:tadkinson@bohanideas.com\"\u003etadkinson@bohanideas.com\u003c/a\u003e 615-341-3640  \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-3481244868459734554?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3481244868459734554"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/3481244868459734554"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/06/lots-of-smoky-mountain-4th-of-july.html","title":"Lots of Smoky Mountain - 4th of July Celebrations!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Sjp_IKem-pI/AAAAAAAAAvw/mUTkWy_hbQg/s72-c/pigeonforge-061708p.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-6517756008877176226"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-03T09:37:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:10:56.770-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Greenbriar School"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The \"Little Greenbriar School\" Still Teaching in the Smoky Mountains"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SianhMJ_SsI/AAAAAAAAAs8/IYcmTXV0Rbk/s1600-h/100_2676.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343142196562315970\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SianhMJ_SsI/AAAAAAAAAs8/IYcmTXV0Rbk/s320/100_2676.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Little Greenbriar School\" is Still Teaching in the Great Smoky Mountains !! \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe small log structure built in 1882,\u003c/strong\u003e housed the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Little Greenbriar School\".\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Children from nearby families attended this school for more than 50 years..\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Siao3k-I6lI/AAAAAAAAAtE/sga4kitecEg/s1600-h/100_2674.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343143680692251218\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Siao3k-I6lI/AAAAAAAAAtE/sga4kitecEg/s320/100_2674.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003eThough formal classes ended in 1935, teaching and learning did not.... The school still serves local children and Smoky Mtn Park visitors....\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Greenbrier School is located in the Greenbrier area\u003c/strong\u003e between Gatlinburg and Cades Cove of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the Wears Valley area.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe building served as both a school and the Primitive Baptist Church until 1935. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiarO2H5BsI/AAAAAAAAAtM/B6uH2iy0TXg/s1600-h/GreenbriarSchWindow.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343146279456802498\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiarO2H5BsI/AAAAAAAAAtM/B6uH2iy0TXg/s320/GreenbriarSchWindow.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you will see the types of desks the students of that time used\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e. The Greenbrier cemetery is in front of the school, which is another interesting stop to make during your time in the Smokies.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo to the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic area either by Lyon Springs Rd in Wears Valley or from the Park. \u003c/strong\u003eWalk across the bridge to the Metcalf Bottoms Trail - 0.6 mile to the Little Greenbriar School. You can also continue 1.0 mile to the Walker Sister's Farmstead on the Little Brier Gap Trail - starting at the barricade up the hill from the school..\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSee more historical aspects of the park, \u003cstrong\u003ehike the little Greenbrier Gap hiking trail(follow signs) that is 2.8 miles round trip. The trail begins near the school and leads you by the Walker sisters cabin. The trail runs from Wear Gap road to the Laurel Creek Falls Trail.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003eTo reach the school by car, drive on up the road close \u003cstrong\u003eto a mile and a half and you will see a sign saying Wears Cove straight on or Little Greenbriar School right.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn right........ This is a small, gravel, one lane road\u003c/strong\u003e, but not one way! So pay close attention to oncoming traffic and any wide spots you may need to back up to in order to pass. When you reach the school, about a mile and a half, the road forks take the right fork down into the gravel parking area and enjoy a few minutes at the old school house.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-6517756008877176226?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/6517756008877176226"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/6517756008877176226"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/06/little-greenbriar-school-still-teaching.html","title":"The \"Little Greenbriar School\" Still Teaching in the Smoky Mountains"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SianhMJ_SsI/AAAAAAAAAs8/IYcmTXV0Rbk/s72-c/100_2676.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-114671362066326694"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-03T09:30:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T11:38:37.553-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Townsend TN"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Little River Railroad Museum"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cades Cove"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Slow Down in the Smokies - Part 2 Townsend TN"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5688/2588/1600/FishinginTownsend.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5688/2588/320/FishinginTownsend.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Down in the Smokies - Part 2 \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf you have not been to Townsend TN yet, you will definitely want to check it out -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's been labeled the \"peaceful or quiet side of the Smokies\"…\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI love this sleepy little town !! \u003cstrong\u003eTake Hwy 321/Wears Valley Rd away from Pigeon Forge. Travel down the mountain(about 6-7 miles from Wears Valley; 15 miles from PF),\u003c/strong\u003e through several curves and as the road straightens out you will look over beautiful pasture land out to the mountain peaks beyond.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAs you cross the bridge over the Little River to Townsend's only stoplight. \u003cstrong\u003eYou can rent tubes and float down the river in the hot summer or just try your hand at trout fishing(check with the local convenience stores in Townsend for fishing licenses).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAt the stoplight in Townsend, if you turn\u003cstrong\u003e left\u003c/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eyou will be headed into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and then on to Cades Cove. \u003c/strong\u003eAlso to the left, you will pass Smokin’ Joes BBQ restaurant - it sits on the Little River with a screened in porch for dining in the summer…\u003cem\u003e GREAT ribs, BBQ and chicken\u003c/em\u003e....... Yum- and don't even get me started on the desserts !\u003cstrong\u003e Wonderful blackberry cobbler or the very special - pecan cobbler. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiajNhRiY5I/AAAAAAAAAs0/g3BeYQfLus0/s1600-h/TGSMHcabin2.gif\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343137460587226002\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiajNhRiY5I/AAAAAAAAAs0/g3BeYQfLus0/s320/TGSMHcabin2.gif\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust past here is the new \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.gsmheritagecenter.org/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky Mountain Heritage Center \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Center highlights the history of Native\u003c/strong\u003e Americans and mountain life from periods 3000 B.C\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e (Native American) to 1930 (settlers).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe center is 17,000 sq feet on a 3-acre site and includes\u003c/strong\u003e an additional 10 historic structures on site. The museum features displays of native artifacts showcasing the history of the Native Americans and many examples of pioneer artifacts such as tools and materials used in daily lives.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the light in Townsend, if you turn right - there is a really nice local convenience/grocery store - The Village Market on the right - less than a mile..\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e They don't have a huge selection but do have a deli and bakery.. See the Townsend Visitor Center across the street....\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's a great walking or bicycle trail(wide sidewalk) all the way through Townsend across the street from the river\u003c/strong\u003e. It is mostly flat with a few slightly rolling hills, you can rent bikes around town...\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum is just past the Village \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.littleriverrailroad.org/The%20Museum/Property2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eMarket in Townsend....... \u003c/strong\u003eIt tells the story of the area's logging history with hundreds of photographs, restored equipment and interpretive exhibits.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad buffs enjoy seeing one-of-a-kind locomotives and logging machinery and\u003c/strong\u003e visiting with volunteer staffers rich with the knowledge of the old railroad's operations. In the early 1900's, a busy railroad operated in the Smoky Mountains, bringing tourists to the area and taking thousands of trees out. See the website for more info \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.littleriverrailroad.org/\"\u003eLittle River Railroad\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2006/05/slow-down-in-smokies-part-1-wears.html\"\u003eSee Slow Down in the Smokies - Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-114671362066326694?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/114671362066326694"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/114671362066326694"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2006/05/slow-down-in-smokies-part-2-townsend.html","title":"Slow Down in the Smokies - Part 2 Townsend TN"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiajNhRiY5I/AAAAAAAAAs0/g3BeYQfLus0/s72-c/TGSMHcabin2.gif","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-114667478018201347"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-03T09:25:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:12:51.752-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Wears Valley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Greenbriar School"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Townsend TN"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Slow Down in the Smokies- Part 1 Wears Valley \u0026 Townsend Tennessee"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5688/2588/1600/Hammock.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5688/2588/320/Hammock.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003eI really hate to admit this but I suppose the \"older\" you get, the less patience you have for the crowds and traffic\u003c/em\u003e congestion of the larger tourist areas of the Smoky Mountains..\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eGranted, I do love the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003econvenience of a Super Walmart in Sevierville, various shopping outlets, fun, entertainment and lots of restaurant choices in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area...........\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e but I also love slipping away from all of that to relax in the \u003cem\u003eWears Valley community just outside of Pigeon Forge TN.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI have found that I truly appreciate a slower, less hectic pace - particularly during vacation and it's only about 10 miles from all the action!! That's why I wanted to enlighten some of you that \u003cstrong\u003ehave not ventured over to the \"\u003cem\u003epeaceful or slower\u003c/em\u003e\" side of the Smokies into Wears Valley, Townsend or Cades Cove TN. \u003c/strong\u003eYou really need to make the trip and SLOW down just for a while!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Wears Valley” really begins just a couple miles after turning at stoplight # 3 – Hwy 321/Wears Valley Rd off the main Parkway in Pigeon Forge.\u003c/strong\u003e The heart of the community really begins about 7 miles out… You will begin to see cows grazing by the creek and beautiful meadows with a backdrop of\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Cove Mountain in all its splendor\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e..... Yes, Wears Valley has become a hot spot for lots of new cabin rental developments but it still has that special country charm for now..\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can have a great country breakfast at Grandmothers Kitchen in Wears Valley\u003c/strong\u003e, big fluffy biscuits and pork tenderloin. If you are an antique or “junktique” lover, stop by Wears Valley Antique \u0026amp; Craft Gallery about 7.8 miles out on the right or visit the website \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.wvgallery.com/index.html\"\u003eWears Valley Gallery\u003c/a\u003e. There are other antique stops there also..\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the great secrets in Wears Valley is the little known access into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.\u003c/strong\u003e About 9 miles from Pigeon Forge, turn left onto \u003cem\u003eLyon Springs Road, follow this road into the GSMNP (a couple miles). You will cross the Little River bridge at the \u003cstrong\u003eMetcalf Bottoms picnic area\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiacrtyfqqI/AAAAAAAAAsk/Wo_ZIqHTDhs/s1600-h/100_2677.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343130282761366178\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 257px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiacrtyfqqI/AAAAAAAAAsk/Wo_ZIqHTDhs/s320/100_2677.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis is a beautiful shady picnic spot by the river. You can also take a short hike and step back in time to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/06/little-greenbriar-school-still-teaching.html\"\u003ethe \"Little Greenbrier School\" and the \"Walker Sisters\" home place.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePark at Metcalf Bottoms and walk across the bridge\u003c/strong\u003e. Take the Metcalf Bottoms Trail 0.6 mile to the \u003cem\u003eLittle Greenbrier School\u003c/em\u003e. If you wish, you can continue 1.0 mile from the school to the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalker Sister's farmstead\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e on the Little Brier Gap Trail. The Little Brier Gap Trail starts at the barricade uphill from the school.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry this Route from Wears Valley to Gatlinburg – Scenic !\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e***If you come via Lyon Springs Rd to the stop at Metcalf Bottoms, you can turn left and follow the River Rd for a scenic drive to Gatlinburg through the National Park(right will take you to Cades Cove-scenic/longer**). This route will bring you out at the end of Gatlinburg(stoplight #10) at the Sugarland Visitor Center, hook a left to go into town about a 25 – 30 minute drive depending on traffic.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**A shorter drive to Cades Cove from our cabins or the heart of Wears Valley is\u003c/strong\u003e to follow Hwy 321/Wears Valley Rd all the way to Townsend (about 6-7 miles), at the light in Townsend, turn left – follow signs to Cades Cove.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTraveling on Hwy 321/Wears Valley Rd about another mile past Lyon Springs Rd, you will pass Happy Hollow Rd on the right (which leads to Glimpse of Heaven and Inspiration Point cabins).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJust a short distance further, you should surely slow down for the \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Top Country Store on\u003c/strong\u003e the left,\u003cem\u003e if you are a chocolate lover\u003c/em\u003e...... Fresh homemade FUDGE takes top billing here !! They have every imaginable flavor. They also have gifts, local jams and jellies....... but who can resist that fudge …\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJust a short distance past Rocky Top Store, you will find another historical treasure, Headrick Chapel Church –\u003ca href\u003d\"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2006/03/historic-headrick-chapel-church-wears.html\"\u003eSee the blog entry here about Headrick Chapel Church in Wears Valley.\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2006/05/slow-down-in-smokies-part-2-townsend.html\"\u003eStay Tuned for Slow Down in the Smokies - Part 2 \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-114667478018201347?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/114667478018201347"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/114667478018201347"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2006/05/slow-down-in-smokies-part-1-wears.html","title":"Slow Down in the Smokies- Part 1 Wears Valley \u0026 Townsend Tennessee"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SiacrtyfqqI/AAAAAAAAAsk/Wo_ZIqHTDhs/s72-c/100_2677.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-530813116224166901"},"published":{"$t":"2009-05-28T12:35:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:37:33.460-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Storytelling Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2009 Pigeon Forge Events"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Storytellers Gather in Pigeon Forge-Storytelling Festival June 4-6,2009"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Sh7p2QgHKdI/AAAAAAAAAsc/wXzylreawa0/s1600-h/Andy_Offutt_Irwin_300dpi.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340963326459849170\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Sh7p2QgHKdI/AAAAAAAAAsc/wXzylreawa0/s320/Andy_Offutt_Irwin_300dpi.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytellers Galore Ready to Spin Yarns at Pigeon Forge Festival Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival promises three days of \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etall tales June 4-6\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGEON FORGE, Tenn. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpect truth to be in short supply June 4-6 at the 18th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling\u003c/strong\u003e Festival in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., but also expect a counterbalancing dose of entertainment, enchantment and, dare we say, education. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll hear from a genuine possumologist, a keeper of Cherokee creation stories, a middle\u003c/strong\u003e school principal who uses storytelling in the classroom and a cowboy poet whose Oklahoma retelling of “Ben Hur” inspires him to wear a watermelon and a bra on stage. (It’s something you just have to see to understand.) \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn addition to the festival’s world-traveling, professional storytellers\u003c/strong\u003e, you’ll also hear some of America’s budding tale-telling talent at the National Youth Storytelling Showcase. The showcase has attracted youngsters, none older than 17, from as far away as Utah, Texas, Maryland and Florida. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMany of this year’s storytellers will focus on stories that relate to Appalachia\u003c/strong\u003e and the nearby Great Smoky Mountains. That’s one reason the festival is on the official calendar of the 75th anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The festival also is on the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” list for the fifth year in a row. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree late-night programs (9:30-11 p.m.) augment the regular sessions\u003c/strong\u003e. A Haunts and Haints ghost story session is Thursday, a tribute to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Friday and a memorial to legendary mountain storyteller Ray Hicks is Saturday. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival is co-hosted by the City of Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured storytellers: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e+ Lloyd Arneach—A Cherokee storyteller who learned his first legends from two storytelling uncles on the Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e+ Donald Davis—A native Appalachian storyteller who performs nationally and teaches workshop that focus on family-based storytelling. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e+ Doug Elliott—A storyteller, herbalist and naturalist who sings about catfish, pontificates about possums and plays a mean harmonica. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e+ Todd Elliott—Doug’s son and a two-time participant in the National Youth Storytelling Showcase who now is following in his father’s footsteps. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e+ Andy Offutt Irwin—A Georgia public radio show host who says he used to have real jobs before becoming a professional storyteller. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e+ Kent Rollins—A genuine cowboy from Oklahoma, who also is a poet, chuckwagon cook and humorist (he’s the one with the watermelon and bra). \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e+ Elizabeth Rose—Principal of Cherokee Middle School in Roane County, Tenn., who blends southern folklore with fairy tales, ghost stories and international legends.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIf You Go:The Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival is June 4-6 (Thursday-Saturday). All sessions—concerts, the youth performances and workshops in which you can learn storytelling skills—are at the Belz Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAdmission for the entire weekend is $25, and one-day admission is $10 for everyone age 18 and older (free for age 17 and younger). The three late-night programs are $5. T\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ehe festival schedule is at www.MyPigeonForge.com/storytelling \u003c\u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/storytelling\" href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/storytelling\"\u003ehttp://www.MyPigeonForge.com/storytelling\u003c/a\u003e\u003e , and complete visitor information about Pigeon Forge is available at www.MyPigeonForge.com \u003c\u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/\" href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.mypigeonforge.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003e or by calling toll-free to 1-800-251-9100. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAbout Pigeon ForgePigeon Forge, located in East Tennessee near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is one of the country’s top tourism destinations, drawing more than 10 million visitors each year. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWith more than 40 family-friendly attractions along its five-mile Parkway, Pigeon Forge offers family fun for all ages. The destination city is located within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population east of the Mississippi River. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e# Contact:Tom Adkinson, APR\u003ca title\u003d\"outbind://99-000000001D9B0EF5FC515043B8B4E8D140EDE71E84619100/tadkinson@bohanideas.com\" href\u003d\"outbind://99-000000001D9B0EF5FC515043B8B4E8D140EDE71E84619100/tadkinson@bohanideas.com\"\u003eoutbind://99-000000001D9B0EF5FC515043B8B4E8D140EDE71E84619100/tadkinson@bohanideas.com\u003c/a\u003e \u003c\u003ca title\u003d\"mailto:tadkinson@bohanideas.com\" href\u003d\"mailto:tadkinson@bohanideas.com\"\u003emailto:tadkinson@bohanideas.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003e 615-341-3640\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-530813116224166901?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/530813116224166901"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/530813116224166901"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/05/storytellers-gather-in-pigeon-forge.html","title":"Storytellers Gather in Pigeon Forge-Storytelling Festival June 4-6,2009"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/Sh7p2QgHKdI/AAAAAAAAAsc/wXzylreawa0/s72-c/Andy_Offutt_Irwin_300dpi.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-2755986577304731093"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-23T13:43:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:39:00.859-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge zorb"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dollywood"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Duggars-18Kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dollywood Parade"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"TLC's \"The Duggars -18 Kids\" Coming To Pigeon Forge"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cstrong\u003eDuggar Family of '18 Kids and Counting' to vacation and work around Pigeon Forge.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt'll take a lot of planning on their part, but the Duggar Family of the TLC series \"18 and Counting\" plans to visit Pigeon Forge and Dollywood next month\u003c/strong\u003e. They'll be part of Dollywood's annual Dolly Parton parade and shoot segments of their show while on vacation. The ever-expanding Duggar family will be visiting May 5 -9 to \"explore\" Dollywood and shoot an episode of their show.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePigeon Forge Mayor Keith Whaley invited the reality TV family; Their\u003c/strong\u003e trek here will have them traveling 750 miles from their hometown of Springdale, Ark., to participate in the upcoming Dolly Parton Homecoming Parade on May 8.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Duggar family trip to Pigeon Forge will be featured in a summer episode of \"18 Kids and Counting,\" which airs on TLC Tuesdays at 9 p.m\u003c/strong\u003e. Each episode chronicles the lives of an Arkansas couple, Jim Bob and Michele Duggar, and their 18 natural-born children, who range in age from four months to 21 years. The family includes two sets of twins. For more information, visit TLC.com.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDetails of Parton's float are a secret, but the Duggars will participate with an honorary float the City of Pigeon Forge has crafted for them.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn days leading up to and after the parade, the family will visit many Parkway attractions during their five-day stay, including seeing several live comedy and musical theaters, going to Zorb, the mountain-side free-fall inside a gigantic ball.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/telebuddy/archives/2009/04/duggar_family_o.shtml\"\u003eInfo from Knox News Blog\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/a\u003ePosted by Terry Morrow\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-2755986577304731093?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/2755986577304731093"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/2755986577304731093"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/04/duggars-18-kids.html","title":"TLC's \"The Duggars -18 Kids\" Coming To Pigeon Forge"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-1291862854865642252"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-21T09:04:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:40:01.501-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"75th Smoky Mountain Anniversary"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Townsend TN"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival on May 1-3, 2009"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cstrong\u003eUpwards of 20,000 visitors are expected at the 17th annual Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival on May 1-3, 2009 at Townsend Visitors Center on East Lamar Alexander Parkway\u003c/strong\u003e.The Townsend festival was established as an extension of Old Timer's Day held in Cades Cove inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original festival consisted of bluegrass bands and musicians jammin' and pickin' on the porch.\u003c/strong\u003e Today's festival has grown to include bands performing on stage and on the grounds.The festival will kick off Friday, May 1, with Great Smokies and Nature Celebration Day. The day will consist of special activities to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Park, which is being celebrated all year, and the beauty of nature.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOld Timer's Day will be held Saturday, May 2.The weekend will conclude Sunday, May 3, with an unofficial day of special activities designed to highlight the beauty and traditions of the mountain community on Tuckaleechee Cove Day.The vast majority of events are free and showcase mountain culture and Appalachian heritage.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMay 1 events:9 to 11 a.m. -- Wildflower walk on Chestnut Top Trail in the Smokies with Tom Harrington, local naturalist and Park volunteer, walk will be limited to 25 people, meet at the visitors center, call 448-6134 to reserve a spot.10 a.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHedgewood Gardens Tour, meet at visitors center, $7 fee per person to benefit Hearts and Hands Scholarship Fund.11 a.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eClogging demonstration and instruction with Jack Patton on the stage at the visitors center.1 to 5 p.m. -- White Oak Sinks Hike (moderate difficulty) with Ann Froschauer, limit 15 people, meet at visitors center, call 448-6134 to reserve a spot.1 to 4 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeatured author and book signing, Steve Cotham with historic photographs from the McClung collection at visitors center. Cotham's book, \"Images of America: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park,\" tells the story of the Park through old photographs.2 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHedgewood Gardens Tour, meet at visitors center, $7 fee per person to benefit Hearts and Hands Scholarship Fund.May 2 events:8:30 to 10:30 a.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYoung Pickers Talent Contest, bluegrass music contest for pickers 17 years of age and younger at visitors center stage.9 to 11 a.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYoung folks program in the storytelling tent, with games, music, stories and more.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Old fashioned kid's games in field behind visitors center.11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOld Harp Sing, shape note music with the East Tennessee Old Harp Singers in storytelling tent.1 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDowsing demonstration with Charlie Monday, meet at storytelling tent.1 to 4 p.m. -- Storytelling with Lendel Abbott, Roy Harper, Robin Goddard and Richard Hilten.4 to 5 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOld Time Music program with Carl and Betty Ross in storytelling tent.6 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSmokin' in the Smokies BBQ Peoples Choice Awards.May 3 events:9 a.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWildflower Walk on Chestnut Top Trail with Dwight McCarter, limit 25 people, meet at visitors center, to register call 448-6134. McCarter is author of the book \"Lost\" and is a retired park ranger.1 to 3 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOld Tremont Stroll with naturalist/historian Rebecca Vial, meet at visitors center.2 to 4 p.m. --\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePorch Pickin' Gospel Signing and old time jam sessions on porch and around the grounds.2 p.m. -\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHedgewood Gardens Tour, meet at visitors center, $7 fee per person to benefit Hearts and Hands Scholarship Fund. Other events available both days, including:Bluegrass music on the stage and pickin' on the porch and in the adjacent grove.7 p.m. concert by Steve Kaufman, three-time national flatpicking guitar champion.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEvening square dance with caller Don Tipton and the Carolina Bluegrass Boys in stage area.Arts and crafts booths along Townsend bike/walking trail.Smokin' in the Smokies BBQ and other foods. Blount County Chamber of Commerce will be selling hot dogs, drinks, popcorn and chips.Cake raffles and bake sale for Hearts and Hands Scholarship Fund.Arts and crafts demonstrations in exhibit room of center.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBasketry by Bonny Kate Sugg.Woodcarving by Lendel Abbott.Quilting by Ila Mae Morton and Maetta Conrad.Rug hooking by Bonny Kate Sugg.Weaving by Effie Suttles.Spinning by Dale Liles.Charcoal/pencil art by Andy England.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAntique cars, Smoky Mountain Model A Club, in front of visitors center.Antique tractors and engines, Foothills Tractor Club, in field behind visitors center.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAppalachian demonstrations around the grounds.Mountain berry basket making and poetry by Bill Alexander.Lye soap making and other old time skills by Sallie Swor.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePottery by Carol Ware.Beekeeping and bee hive observation by Tony Holt.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBlacksmithing by Hugh Bowie.Moonshine still by Bill Leistner.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCornmeal making by Ronald Fowler.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eVisitors can learn about the heritage of Cades Cove from the Cades Cove Preservation Association exhibits and about one of the Smokies' most renowned animals at the Appalachian Bear Center activity booth.The visitors center is located at 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTownsend in the Smokies festival is a green event. Visitors are encouraged to dispose of their trash properly. Keep Blount Beautiful and Spectra Inc. will have recycling containers for plastic bottles and aluminum cans placed throughout the festival grounds. Proceeds will go to Hearts and Hands Scholarship Fund\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInfo from the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20090420/NEWS/304209989\"\u003eMaryville Daily Times \u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-1291862854865642252?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/1291862854865642252"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/1291862854865642252"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/04/townsend-in-smokies-spring-festival-on.html","title":"Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival on May 1-3, 2009"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-4817155009411276943"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-03T12:41:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:44:30.722-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"zipline"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain National Park"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dollywood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New ZipLine At Dollywood In May 2009 !!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cstrong\u003eWow, just read about this on \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.interpark.co.uk/news/2032/first-theme-park-zip-line-to-debut-at-dollywood/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterPark.com's site\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e I don't see anything about it yet at \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.dollywood.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDollywood's website \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.. How cool to zip over Dollywood !! Check it out.. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDollywood in Tennessee, US, is preparing to launch what will be the first multiple station zip-line experience in a US theme park.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening in May 2009, SkyZip will allow guests to travel over the 150-acre theme park\u003c/strong\u003e, which is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains.The hour-long adventure will include up to five zip-line treks ranging in length from 100ft to nearly 1,000ft and a 100-foot long swinging bridge perched above the trees.Each zip-line is an elevated and inclined wire from which a pulley and a seating apparatus are suspended allowing the guest to move between two points via gravity.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkyZip is the first of a series of premium experiences Dollywood plans \u003c/strong\u003eto launch in the coming year,\" said Dollywood president Ken Bell. \"These high level family experiences are 'ready-to-go' meaning our guests just show up for the thrills, no previous experience or expensive gear needed.\" Each SkyZip tour offers a distinctive adventure with a theme.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFliers will launch from a perch above the park's region called Wilderness Pass\u003c/strong\u003e and soar to Dollywood's triple spiral-looping rollercoaster, Tennessee Tornado, and beyond.One trail takes adventurers close to Eagle Mountain Sanctuary. After a brief hike, the adventurers will zip above Craftsman's Valley, which houses Dollywood's artisans, to the same point where their adventure began.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInfo from Interpark.com\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-4817155009411276943?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/4817155009411276943"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/4817155009411276943"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-zipline-at-dollywood-in-may-2009.html","title":"New ZipLine At Dollywood In May 2009 !!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-7226719380979086412"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-25T13:08:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:46:00.406-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain cabin rentals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dollywood"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2009 Pigeon Forge Events"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dollywood Opens This Sat - March 28, 2009 !"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/ScqQtRKvXNI/AAAAAAAAArM/x1QlRkIVPno/s1600-h/DolllywoodHeader-FON.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317221417441254610\" style\u003d\"DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 126px; TEXT-ALIGN: center\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/ScqQtRKvXNI/AAAAAAAAArM/x1QlRkIVPno/s320/DolllywoodHeader-FON.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDollywood - Pigeon Forge TN Opens This Sat - March 28, 2009 ! \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name\u003d\"Two\"\u003eSeason Begins Saturday!\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOne sure sign of springtime in the Smoky Mountains is Dollywood’s opening day which is Saturday, March 28. Mark your calendars and make plans to enjoy Dollywood’s 24th season. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eExplore the best in award-winning rides, live entertainment, authentic crafters and fantastic food plus four of the South’s largest festivals, beginning with \u003ca title\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003d\" href\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003don\u0026amp;s\u003deafq,7cen,46f,jb8h,ieqi,3wnb,euxd\" s\u003d\"eafq,7cen,46f,jb8h,ieqi,3wnb,euxd\"\u003eFestival of Nations\u003c/a\u003e (March 28 - April 27). It’s the Smoky Mountain family adventure, and you’ll only find it at Dollywood!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDollywood - \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca name\u003d\"One\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoney-saving Prices Extended Through April 26, 2009!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere’s still time to take advantage of the great savings on a Dollywood season pass.\u003c/strong\u003e The lowest prices of the season have been extended through April 26. Enjoy Dollywood’s entire 2009 season for less than the cost of two one-day admissions with the purchase of a season pass. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePurchase now through April 26 and receive pre-season prices. Remember, prices increase by $10 per pass after April 26, so purchase now to get a great, money-saving deal on an entire season of Smoky Mountain family adventure!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003d\" href\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003don\u0026amp;s\u003deafq,7cen,46f,kic4,7t1l,3wnb,euxd\" s\u003d\"eafq,7cen,46f,kic4,7t1l,3wnb,euxd\"\u003eLearn More\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca title\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003d\" href\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003don\u0026amp;s\u003deafq,7cen,46f,kic4,7t1l,3wnb,euxd\" s\u003d\"eafq,7cen,46f,kic4,7t1l,3wnb,euxd\"\u003ePurchase\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDon’t miss \u003ca title\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003d\" href\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003don\u0026amp;s\u003deafq,7cen,46f,ckf2,9z8r,3wnb,euxd\" s\u003d\"eafq,7cen,46f,ckf2,9z8r,3wnb,euxd\"\u003eImaginé\u003c/a\u003e presented by Le Grand Cirque! In a show produced exclusively for Dollywood, Imaginé welcomes a world-class cast of amazing performers in a spectacular show sure to leave you on the edge of your seat!\u003cbr /\u003eSee acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns, mimes and high wire artists as they amaze audiences with their athletic ability. Plus, \u003ca title\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003d\" href\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003don\u0026amp;s\u003deafq,7cen,46f,jb8h,ieqi,3wnb,euxd\" s\u003d\"eafq,7cen,46f,jb8h,ieqi,3wnb,euxd\"\u003eFestival of Nations\u003c/a\u003e brings an entire lineup of international shows with visiting groups from Africa, Mexico, Belgium and beyond. Make plans now to enjoy the entertainment and artistry of Dollywood’s \u003ca title\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003d\" href\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003don\u0026amp;s\u003deafq,7cen,46f,jb8h,ieqi,3wnb,euxd\" s\u003d\"eafq,7cen,46f,jb8h,ieqi,3wnb,euxd\"\u003eFestival of Nations\u003c/a\u003e (March 28 - April 27).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003d\" href\u003d\"http://enews.dollywood.com/c.html?rtr\u003don\u0026amp;s\u003deafq,7cen,46f,lets,mcrl,3wnb,euxd\" s\u003d\"eafq,7cen,46f,lets,mcrl,3wnb,euxd\"\u003eLearn More\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eImages and info from \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.dollywood.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.dollywood.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your spring trip to the Smoky Mountains now, check out \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003eplenty of perfect vacation cabin rentals just for you..\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-7226719380979086412?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7226719380979086412"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7226719380979086412"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/03/dollywood-opens-this-sat-march-28-2009.html","title":"Dollywood Opens This Sat - March 28, 2009 !"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/ScqQtRKvXNI/AAAAAAAAArM/x1QlRkIVPno/s72-c/DolllywoodHeader-FON.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-5619310116479670687"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-25T11:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T11:40:46.362-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Geocaching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Check Out More Info About the Smoky Mountains"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cstrong\u003eIt's always fun to read about one of your favorite places! Now, we have a new blog that shares our love of the Smoky Mountains.. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://gosmoky.wordpress.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Go Smoky Blog \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003enot only shares news and information about the Smokies, the writer of the blog - Raymond Owens also has an \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gosmoky\"\u003eonline Radio Talk Show\u003c/a\u003e. The topic of his Radio Talk Show??? Well, of course it would be the Smoky Mountains!!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaymond has interviewed quite a variety of people from the area.. \u003c/strong\u003eSome of the recent topics have been: Caving in the Smokies, Skiing in the Smokies and Geochacing in the Smokies. Raymond and his wife fell in love with the Smoky Mountains many years ago, since then they visit there every chance they get. During those visits, he shares lots of great local information.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePlease check out all the great stories and interviews from Raymond at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://gosmoky.wordpress.com/\"\u003ethe Go Smoky Blog \u003c/a\u003eand his \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gosmoky\"\u003eonline Go Smoky Radio Show\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-5619310116479670687?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/5619310116479670687"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/5619310116479670687"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/03/check-out-more-info-about-smoky.html","title":"Check Out More Info About the Smoky Mountains"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-7657077953537922482"},"published":{"$t":"2009-01-23T09:23:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:48:22.515-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain cabin rentals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pet Friendly Vacation Homes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2009 Gatlinburg Event Calendar"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gatlinburg TN"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gatlinburg TN 2009 Calendar of Events"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cstrong\u003eGatlinburg TN 2009 Calendar of Events - Come Enjoy the Smokies in 2009 !\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJan 24, 31\u003cbr /\u003eGatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights\u003c/strong\u003e - Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJan 5 - February 27\u003cbr /\u003eNight Magic Skiing - Purchase a $15 Lift\u003c/strong\u003e Ticket Monday through Friday (non-holidays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1-27 2009\u003cbr /\u003eNight Magic Skiing -\u003c/strong\u003e Monday through Friday (non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1-28\u003cbr /\u003eGatlinburg Winter Magic tm\u003c/strong\u003e - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights. Special lighting displays for \"Smoky Mountain Romance\" in February.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeb 2-3 Tennessee Winter Special Olympics\u003c/strong\u003e - Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing. Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeb 6 Southern Exposure 2009 at Ober Gatlinburg\u003c/strong\u003e - Skiing and snowboarding competitions include slalom races (giant and parallel), jumping, and awards ceremony. Event also includes the unique Cardboard Sled Classic Race featuring homemade sleds constructed of cardboard, paper, tape and adhesive. (800) 251-9202.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTBA\u003cbr /\u003eRock Gatlinburg - Aspiring high school and middle school band performers and individual\u003c/strong\u003e musicians get the opportunity to meet and receive guidance from professional musicians during this event hosted by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at the Community Center. Participants can learn about computer recording, explore professional work opportunities and walk away with a CD recording. For information, contact Laurence Evans or Dave Anderson (865) 436-4990.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTBA\u003cbr /\u003ePirate's Ball - Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, Inc. presents its fourth annual Pirate's Ball fundraiser sponsored by Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies\u003c/strong\u003e. Guests can enjoy a \"tropical climate\" and live music, dancing, food and drink, with a special party for the kids. For more information, call Elaine Miller at 865-774-7684.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTBA\u003cbr /\u003eAnna Porter Public Library Murder Mystery\u003c/strong\u003e - Locally produced and cast theatrical performance is a library fundraiser. (865) 436-5588.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 11 - June 7 2009\u003cbr /\u003eSmoky Mountain Springfest - A\u003c/strong\u003e countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 16-18 Celebrate Santa - Santa Claus is coming to Gatlinburg\u003c/strong\u003e! Join hundreds of Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause as they gather at the Convention Center for their convention, trade show and gala. Imagine a town filled with Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Reindeer Owners and Breeders and even Elves. Real-bearded and designer-bearded Santas and even those who have never donned the red suit (but think they might like to) are welcome, regardless of experience, affiliation or interest. For more information or to register, visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.celebratesanta.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.celebratesanta.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTBA\u003cbr /\u003eMusic of the Mountains - In association with the City of Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains\u003c/strong\u003e Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park presents its fifth annual event highlighted. This year's begins at Sugarlands Visitors Center with free, limited-seating performances by a series of acts.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 2009 till June 7th\u003cbr /\u003eSmoky Mountain Springfest -\u003c/strong\u003e Join in a countywide celebration of the season, featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 4 Mountain Man March - This second annual 26.2-mile march starts in Downtown\u003c/strong\u003e Gatlinburg at 7 a.m. as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. The course includes highway and rural road stretches in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes. The event honors 1LT Frank Walkup, a University of Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus, who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2007. Pre-registration is required, with Military Heavy, Military Light and Civilian entry categories. Visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mountainmanmarch.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.mountainmanmarch.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 8-11 2009 Great Smoky Easter Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Show - Unique handcrafted gifts are\u003c/strong\u003e made by members of Great Smoky Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Community and placed on display as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 12 Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg\u003c/strong\u003e - Early morning Easter Service at Ober Gatlinburg includes complimentary tram service to the top of the resort begins at 6:15 a.m. Service begins at 7 a.m. Breakfast buffet available. (800) 251-9202\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTBA Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon - The third annual triathlon at the Community Center\u003c/strong\u003e starts at 8:15 a.m. and is open to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. Awards will be given in multiple age categories (men's and women's division), plus a mixed team relay event, plus a mixed team relay event. Pre-register is required. (865) 436-4990\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 22-26 59th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage - Celebrate the 75th anniversary\u003c/strong\u003e and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors. For more information, call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/\"\u003ehttp://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 23 Ribfest \u0026amp; Wings - Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings as well as free entertainment\u003c/strong\u003e during this eighth annual event. One admission allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out on River Road and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 24-25 Gatlinburg's MountainFest: A Celebration of Our Heritage\u003c/strong\u003e - Enjoy two fun-filled days of bluegrass and genuine mountain music along with crafters and demonstrations. Local crafters demonstrate their skills passed down from generation to generation. On Saturday, get a taste of some of the local talent with the Mountain Strings Competition. Fiddles, banjos and guitar players are invited to compete for awards and cash prizes. Festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Gatlinburg.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 1st till June 7th 2009 Smoky Mountain Springfest\u003c/strong\u003e - Join in a countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 15 Gatlinburg Scottish Festival Grand Parade - All Scots are invited to march\u003c/strong\u003e or ride in the parade as a kickoff to the 28th Annual Gatlinburg Scottish Festival \u0026amp; Games. Parade begins at 6 p.m. at traffic light #10, downtown Gatlinburg. For more information visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.gsfg.org/\"\u003ehttp://www.gsfg.org/\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 16-17 Gatlinburg Scottish Festival \u0026amp; Games - 28th Annual Scottish clans\u003c/strong\u003e meeting at Mills Park featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment and whiskey tasting, along with food \u0026amp; merchandise vendors. For information visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.gsfg.org/\"\u003ehttp://www.gsfg.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - A family oriented fine arts festival at Ripley's Plaza\u003c/strong\u003e and River Road featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit Arrowmont School of Art and the Sevier County Arts Council. (GSE) (888) 240-1358 or \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.gfaf.net/\"\u003ehttp://www.gfaf.net/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 1-7, 2009 Smoky Mountain Springfest - Join in a countywide celebration\u003c/strong\u003e of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 12-August 8, 2009\u003cbr /\u003eSmoky Mountain Tunes \u0026amp; Tales tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters\u003c/strong\u003e, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this fourth annual event!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 19-21 Living History Civil War Reenactment at Mills Park - \u003c/strong\u003eVisitors can witness artillery and cavalry demonstrations as Civil War period performers gather in authentic encampment. Historical portrayals, a cannon drill and music along with the recreation of the \"Battle of Burg Hill\" are among the festivities at this second annual event. (800) 568-4748.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1st till August 8, 2009 Smoky Mountain Tunes \u0026amp; Tales tm -\u003c/strong\u003e All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this fourth annual event!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 3- 4th 2009 July Midnight Parade - Saluting our valiant military services\u003c/strong\u003e, this 34th annual showcase is the \"First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!\" Parade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin July 4th. Floats, balloons, and marching bands pay tribute to our country.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 4 River Raft Regatta - Visitors can enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object\u003c/strong\u003e race for the whole family. Free registration begins at 10 a.m. at Christus Gardens bridge. Race begins at noon and ends at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4th of July Fireworks Show - Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg\u003c/strong\u003e to mark our nation's \"Independence Day\" with a magnificent fireworks show. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline downtown at 10:00 p.m. with this grand display.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 17-26 Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg Convention Center\u003c/strong\u003e - Art, crafts and music lovers can find over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country \u0026amp; Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 1-8, 2009 Smoky Mountain Tunes \u0026amp; Tales tm - Through early August\u003c/strong\u003e, visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this fourth annual event!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 8-25, 2009 Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Art, crafts and music lovers\u003c/strong\u003e will find over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skill, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country \u0026amp; Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday until 5 p.m. at Gatlinburg Convent\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003ePlan your trip early to Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains and find the perfect cabin rental through Best Cabins By Owner !! \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-7657077953537922482?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7657077953537922482"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7657077953537922482"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/01/gatlinburg-tn-2009-calendar-of-events.html","title":"Gatlinburg TN 2009 Calendar of Events"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-7314971580092126187"},"published":{"$t":"2009-01-23T08:23:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:50:05.691-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain cabin rentals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Antique Cars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Car Shows"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"grand rod run"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2009 Pigeon Forge Events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rod Run"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Spring Rod Run"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Antique \u0026 Classic Car Lovers Rod Run -Pigeon Forge 2009"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXn4mDnUf6I/AAAAAAAAAqA/N9cNCs8jJBc/s1600-h/CarShow09+08.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294536169639673762\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 128px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXn4mDnUf6I/AAAAAAAAAqA/N9cNCs8jJBc/s320/CarShow09+08.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique and Classic Car Lovers Unite In Pigeon Forge in 2009 !\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's the schedule for the 2009 Rod Run, Shades of the Past, Classic Car and Gold Wing shows in Pigeon Forge TN in 2009. Make plans now, \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebook a great cabin \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand enjoy the Smoky Mountains in 2009.. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eApril 17-19 2009 Grand Spring Rod Run -\u003c/strong\u003e Grand Resort Hotel \u0026amp; Convention Center; For more information call, 1-800-251-4444. -Pigeon Forge, TN\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 24-26 Gold Wings \u003c/strong\u003e- GRHCC; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 15-17 2009 Chevy Classics Roundup\u003c/strong\u003e - 1955, 1956, 1957 Chevy Classics Show, (865) 984-3758; Inn at Christmas Place. -Pigeon Forge, TN.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 5-6 2009 Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge\u003c/strong\u003e - Classic Car Show, 865-379-9595, Music Road Convention Center\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 25-28 Great Smoky F-100 Run\u003c/strong\u003e - SSCC; Fpr more information call 1-800-251-4444.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptmeber 11-12 2009 Shades of The Past Rod Run XXVII\u003c/strong\u003e - National Parks Resort Lodge \u0026amp; Smoky River Ranch; Fax (865) 995-9097 or Fax (865) 429-0159.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSept 18-20 2009 Grand Fall Rod Run-\u003c/strong\u003e Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444. -Pigeon Forge, TN. \u003c/div\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXn70eXmBeI/AAAAAAAAAqI/itGqmiuqzXw/s1600-h/blue+car.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294539715874522594\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 123px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXn70eXmBeI/AAAAAAAAAqI/itGqmiuqzXw/s320/blue+car.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome visit the Great Smoky Mountains anytime of the year - this year is special with lots of activities to recognize the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will always find plenty to do in the National Park, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend, Sevierville in TN and Bryson City, Slyva, Cherokee and Murphy on the NC side of the Smokies.. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will find lots of fantastic cabin rentals to choose from.. Some are even handicap accessible and pet friendly, check for large breed dog availability at some cabins - check Best Cabins By Owner..\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-7314971580092126187?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7314971580092126187"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/7314971580092126187"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/01/antique-classic-car-lovers-rod-run.html","title":"Antique \u0026 Classic Car Lovers Rod Run -Pigeon Forge 2009"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXn4mDnUf6I/AAAAAAAAAqA/N9cNCs8jJBc/s72-c/CarShow09+08.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-2281882953655706692"},"published":{"$t":"2009-01-16T09:17:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:50:54.322-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain cabin rentals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Townsend TN"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cades Cove"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"See Cades Cove In A  New Way! Cades Cove Heritage Tour - Smoky Mountains-TN"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXDGE66PXYI/AAAAAAAAAps/FAnssYknqY0/s1600-h/CadesCoveBarncrop.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291947349995642242\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXDGE66PXYI/AAAAAAAAAps/FAnssYknqY0/s320/CadesCoveBarncrop.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have ever visited Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee\u003c/strong\u003e just outside of Townsend, then you know traffic can be frustrating at times ! \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith gorgeous mountain scenery on every side\u003c/strong\u003e, the line of tail lights in front of you might test your patience. Weekends and holidays in the Cove can be very busy with traffic abounding but now there's a solution....\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can enjoy beautiful Cades Cove in a new way. This special Cades Cove Heritage tour will be stress free!\u003c/strong\u003e You can leave the driving to them!! Have the entire family together, learn as you go, enjoy the wildlife, scenery, and history of Cades Cove without touching the gas pedal.. Take your camera for lots of Smoky Mountain photo ops ! \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can even help the enviornment, less pollution - which is a good thing\u003c/strong\u003e.. For a fun and educational trip led by a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable, fuel efficient 19 passenger van\u003cstrong\u003e, take the \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"Cades Cove Heritage Tours\" href\u003d\"http://www.cadescoveheritagetours.org/default.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCades Cove Heritage Tour\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, departing from the CCHT Depot in Townsend at various times. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pricing is reasonable - Adults $13, Children $8, Seniors $10 \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo make reservations or more info, call 865-448-8838 or email Alex Roche: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:alex.gsmhc@cadescoveheritagtours.org\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealex.gsmhc@cadescoveheritagtours.org\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCades Cove Heritage Tours is a private non-profit that seeks to provide a superior visitor experience, protect the natural and cultural resource of Cades Cove, and help alleviate overcrowding, traffic and pollution in the Cove. \u003c/strong\u003eThe tours are made possible by community partners, the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Smoky Mountain Convention \u0026amp; Visitors Bureau, and the National Parks Conservation Association. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-2281882953655706692?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/2281882953655706692"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/2281882953655706692"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/01/see-cades-cove-in-new-way-cades-cove.html","title":"See Cades Cove In A  New Way! Cades Cove Heritage Tour - Smoky Mountains-TN"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SXDGE66PXYI/AAAAAAAAAps/FAnssYknqY0/s72-c/CadesCoveBarncrop.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-5148924225848803485"},"published":{"$t":"2009-01-12T14:38:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:52:21.600-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain cabin rentals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain National Park"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2009 Pigeon Forge Events"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pigeon Forge 2009 Calendar of Events"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Check out the \u003cstrong\u003ePigeon Forge Calendar of Events for 2009\u003c/strong\u003e! Plan your Smoky Mountain getaway at a beautiful cabin rental now before your dates are taken..\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003eSee The Guide to the Best\"By-Owner\"Vacation Rentals-Smoky Mtns of Tenn \u0026amp; NC . \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eSome Cabins are even Pet Friendly !\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePigeon Forge 2009 Events \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1/13/2009\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e3rd Annual AppalachiaFest\u003cbr /\u003eCountry Tonite Theatre; For tickets: 1-800-792-4308; For more information call (865) 429-7350 or visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/music\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eMy Pigeon Forge Music\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2/5/2009\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eStorytelling Evening with Ed Stivender\u003cbr /\u003ePottery House Café; For more information call (865) 429-7350\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2/19/2009-2/22/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e9th Annual Saddle Up!\u003cbr /\u003eCountry Tonite Theatre; For more information (865) 429-7350 or visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/saddleup\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eMy Pigeon Forge Saddle Up!\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2/19/2009-2/20/2009\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTennessee Shindig presents the 4th Annual Western Jamboree\u003cbr /\u003eCowboys \u0026amp; Indians.”– Tennessee Shindig; For tickets and more information call 1-888-908-3327\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2/19/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eCowboy Symphony\u003cbr /\u003eCountry Tonite Theatre; For more information call (865) 429-7350 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/saddleup\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3/5/2009-3/7/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eWinter Carnival of Magic\u003cbr /\u003eTonite Theatre; For more Information call 1-800-792-4308\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3/7/2009-3/8/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eEast TN Children’s Hospital-Cutest Little Baby Face\u003cbr /\u003eBelz Outlets; For more information call (865) 453-7316\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3/9/2009-3/15/2009\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNorth American Country Music Awards\u003cbr /\u003eCountry Tonite Theatre; For more information call 1-800-792-4308\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3/11/2009-3/15/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e15th Annual “A Mountain Quiltfest™\u003cbr /\u003eMusic Road Hotel \u0026amp; Convention Center; For more information call (865) 429-7350 or visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mountainquiltfest.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eMountain Quiltfest\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3/16/2009-3/22/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eSouthern Gospel Music Fanfare\u003cbr /\u003eSmoky Mountain Convention Center; For more information call (205) 662-4826\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3/28/2009-4/27/2009\u003cbr /\u003eDollywood’s Festival of Nations\u003cbr /\u003e(Closed Tuesdays \u0026amp; Easter Sunday); 1-800-DOLLYWOOD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e4/4/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eBelz Outlets Annual Easter Egg Hunt\u003cbr /\u003eBelz Outlets; For More information call (865) 453-7316\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4/4/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eChuckwagon Gang \u0026amp; Friends\u003cbr /\u003eSmoky Mountain Convention Center; For more information call 1-888-319-1021\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4/4/2009\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEaster Egg Hunt \u0026amp; Breakfast with the Easter Bunny\u003cbr /\u003ePigeon Forge Community Ctr; breakfast at 8:00 A.M. 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The Association of Family \u0026amp; Kidshow Performers Annual Convention\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eMusic Road Hotel \u0026amp; Convention Center; Registration required; Grand Finale Public Show, August 15th at 8:00 p.m.; For more information call (336) 492-7870\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7/20/2009-7/26/2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eSEAA Girls Fast Pitch World Series\u003cbr /\u003eCity Park; For more Information call (865) 717-4932 or visit www.seaayouth.com\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperfect vacation cabin rental \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor you in the Smoky Mountains of TN, cabins located in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Wears, Valley, Townsend TN and Bryson City, Cherokee and Sylva on the NC side of the Smokies. You will find fantastic honeymoon cabins, large family cabins, pet friendly cabins and much more !! \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out Best Cabins By Owner !\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-5148924225848803485?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/5148924225848803485"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/5148924225848803485"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2009/01/check-out-pigeon-forge-calendar-of.html","title":"Pigeon Forge 2009 Calendar of Events"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-6380229545985979168"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-19T09:51:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T11:01:14.389-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Titantic Pigeon Forge Coming in 2010"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 MILLION TITANIC PIGEON FORGE ANNOUNCED FOR RESORT CITY IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TN \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShip-shaped museum/attraction targets spring 2010 launch\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SSRS-iW5jHI/AAAAAAAAAmg/Rd77DnfWJho/s1600-h/TITANICpigeon_forge_exterior_lr.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270428698258541682\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SSRS-iW5jHI/AAAAAAAAAmg/Rd77DnfWJho/s320/TITANICpigeon_forge_exterior_lr.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (November 2008\u003c/strong\u003e)-The keel is being laid for Titanic Pigeon Forge, a towering ship-shaped museum/attraction devoted to the world's best-known ocean liner.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eChristening of the 30,000-square-foot structure that will resemble the romantic cruise ship will be in the spring of 2010. It is a $25 million project of Cedar Bay Entertainment, which also is the parent company of the first Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTitanic Pigeon Forge will open a little more than a year after the opening of another major tourism investment in Pigeon Forge, the $114 million Belle Island Village mixed-used development that will begin serving guests this winter.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHome port for Titanic Pigeon Forge is a 5.69-acre site on the Parkway near the Black Bear Jamboree, the Miracle Theater and WonderWorks on the north end of Pigeon Forge. The city is a gateway community to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and attracts more than 11 million visitors a year.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eConstant change and growth are Pigeon Forge¹s greatest assets, said John Joslyn, president of Cedar Bay Entertainment. Visitors have always enjoyed many reasons to return to the area, and Titanic Pigeon Forge will easily become yet another reason to stop, shop and be entertained and enlightened.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJoslyn's interest in the Titanic began as a producer of television specials, and he has been to the bottom of the North Atlantic to see the actual Titanic while working on specials about the unsinkable vessel.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe attraction will display hundreds of priceless Titanic artifacts in 20 galleries on two decks that will also contain exact replicas of the Grand Staircase, a first-class suite, a third-class cabin and a Marconi wireless room. The bridge will offer interactive features similar to those of its Branson sister ship.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEach visitor will receive a boarding pass bearing the name of a real Titanic passenger or crew member and will be able to touch an iceberg, experience the chill of 28-degree water, sit in an actual life boat, steer the ship and send an SOS message.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTitanic Pigeon Forge will be a welcome addition to our city's list of quality attractions, said Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster, noting that it will complement Dollywood, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, WonderWorks, Belle Island Village, more than a dozen theaters, the Old Mill, Walden's Landing and several outlet shopping malls.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCitizens National Bank has taken a leadership role in financing with the support of USDA Rural Development. Bob Fleming, president of Idletime is the creative director of the project; Butler, Rosenbury \u0026amp; Partners, Inc. is the architectural and engineering firm; and Turner Construction Co. is the contractor.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCedar Bay Entertainment is a privately owned entertainment and development company headquartered in Branson. Its Titanic attraction there opened in\u003cbr /\u003e2006 and welcomed more than a million guests in its first two years.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRenderings of Titanic Pigeon Forge are at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.blogger.com/www.TitanicPigeonForge.com\"\u003ehttp://www.blogger.com/www.TitanicPigeonForge.com\u003c/a\u003e \u003c\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.TitanicPigeonForge.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003e , and details of Titanic Branson are at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.blogger.com/www.TitanicBranson.com\"\u003ehttp://www.blogger.com/www.TitanicBranson.com\u003c/a\u003e \u003c\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.titanicbranson.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.TitanicBranson.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003e . Information about all aspects of Pigeon Forge is available online at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.blogger.com/www.MyPigeonForge.com\"\u003ehttp://www.blogger.com/www.MyPigeonForge.com\u003c/a\u003e \u003c\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mypigeonforge.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.MyPigeonForge.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003e or toll-free at 1-800-251-9100.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-6380229545985979168?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/6380229545985979168"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/6380229545985979168"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2008/11/titantic-pigeon-forge-coming-in-2010.html","title":"Titantic Pigeon Forge Coming in 2010"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SSRS-iW5jHI/AAAAAAAAAmg/Rd77DnfWJho/s72-c/TITANICpigeon_forge_exterior_lr.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-5391929082877395604"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-12T13:49:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T10:53:30.443-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bryson City"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bob Williams"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dillsboro NC"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mountain Biking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cycling"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cycling in the Smokies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SRyYLujqO_I/AAAAAAAAAmQ/eMeQbBhptkY/s1600-h/BikeClip118158_m.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268252991360220146\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SRyYLujqO_I/AAAAAAAAAmQ/eMeQbBhptkY/s320/BikeClip118158_m.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycling in the Smokies - by Bob Williams-Dillsboro NC\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall is rolling along and soon winter will be here. This past week there were a couple of wonderful bicycles rides in the North Carolina Smoky Mountains\u003c/strong\u003e. Out past Bryson City the Nantahala Outdoor Center put on the Nantahala Challenge and in Franklin, I rode in the Tour De Franklin metric century ride developed by Smoky Mountain Bicycles in Franklin.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Cycling is ever popular in the Smokies with folks taking on the area's quiet country back\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eroads and the ever popular and challenging Blue Ridge Parkway.\u003c/strong\u003e One of our new favorite events occurs in September, the Tour De Tuck put on by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Their web site is \u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.mountainlovers.com/\" href\u003d\"http://www.mountainlovers.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.mountainlovers.com/\u003c/a\u003e and follow the links to the Tour De Tuck. Mark your calendars for next year to take on a metric century or full century ride that lives up to its billing “\u003cem\u003e fierce beauty, fierce ride”.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad biking becomes a bit of challenge here in the autumn and winter months.\u003c/strong\u003e Cold weather is a challenge to ride in without being properly equipped. Many folks here, including myself, find mountain biking with its slower speeds is ideal in these months. I frequent Tsali Recreation area in the Nantahala National Forest on Lake Fontana ( this is just outside of Bryson City) and the many challenging trails in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the perks of mountain biking in the colder seasons is as the leaves drop the canopy opens\u003c/strong\u003e up and views can be enjoyed along the way during the ride. So pack up the bikes and head to the hills for rides that are challenging yet filled with beauty. \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more about group rides and events on the NC side of the Smokies check out these web sites \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.motionmakersbikes.com/\" href\u003d\"http://www.motionmakersbikes.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.motionmakersbikes.com\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ( Sylva/Bryson City) and \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.smokymountainbikes.com/\" href\u003d\"http://www.smokymountainbikes.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.smokymountainbikes.com\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Franklin)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SRyY5PYLjKI/AAAAAAAAAmY/4vy_ocfwggY/s1600-h/Bobhightop_fall_650.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268253773264555170\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SRyY5PYLjKI/AAAAAAAAAmY/4vy_ocfwggY/s320/Bobhightop_fall_650.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob \u0026amp; Tonya Williams\u003cbr /\u003eWelcome to Smoky Mountain Time!\u003cbr /\u003eLuxury Vacation Homes in the Smoky Mountains\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.mountainbearcabins.com/\" href\u003d\"http://www.mountainbearcabins.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttp://www.mountainbearcabins.com\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Dillsboro Chocolate Factory \u0026amp; Espresso\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.dillsborochocolate.com/\" href\u003d\"http://www.dillsborochocolate.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttp://www.dillsborochocolate.com\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky Mountain Fall color from one of \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mountainbearcabins.com/\"\u003eBob's Mountain Bear Cabins\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto by Bob Williams\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-5391929082877395604?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/feeds/5391929082877395604/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d24884365\u0026postID\u003d5391929082877395604\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/5391929082877395604"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/5391929082877395604"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2008/10/cycling-in-smokies.html","title":"Cycling in the Smokies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SRyYLujqO_I/AAAAAAAAAmQ/eMeQbBhptkY/s72-c/BikeClip118158_m.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24884365.post-2279233594181269592"},"published":{"$t":"2008-10-31T00:31:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T11:02:48.117-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smoky Mountain cabin rentals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pigeon Forge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Great Smoky Mountains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gatlinburg Christmas Parade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gatlinburg TN"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"32nd Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Dec 5th 2008"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SQoOAdis6vI/AAAAAAAAAlI/S1Swes0V1Ls/s1600-h/AllyGburg.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263034515628813042\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SQoOAdis6vI/AAAAAAAAAlI/S1Swes0V1Ls/s320/AllyGburg.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's hard to believe that it's just 5 weeks until the much anticipated Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade in Gatlinburg TN. It is scheduled for Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 7:30pm in downtown Gatlinburg. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere will be more than 100 parade entries including marching bands and giant helium balloons\u003c/strong\u003e. Santa’s Autograph Party starts at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Riverbend Mall at Light #3 in front of the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. The parade begins at Traffic Light #1A on Hwy 321 and lasts about 1 hour-and 1/2 later at Traffic Light #10.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to arrive early since a ton of people are expected to be there for the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SQoQHLEMaSI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/z2GNxTUKKmE/s1600-h/GburgChristmaslights.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263036829951355170\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SQoQHLEMaSI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/z2GNxTUKKmE/s320/GburgChristmaslights.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003efestivities during this\u003c/strong\u003e second phase of Gatlinburg Winter Magic, the City of Gatlinburg’s popular holiday lights program which is receiving a $1.5 million expansion. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTo learn more about these and other events in Gatlinburg, call 800-56-VISIT (568-4748) or visit the Gatlinburg website at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.gatlinburg.com/\" _extended\u003d\"true\"\u003ehttp://www.gatlinburg.com/\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not come and spend the weekend for this spectacular event, \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bestcabinsbyowner.com/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echeck out these great cabin rentals around the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring the whole family to start the holiday season in Smoky Mountains!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrapstothefuture/298129349/in/set-72157594377480958/\"\u003eGatlinburg Welcomes You-Flickr Photo by allygirl1520 \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/2488272/\"\u003eGatlinburg Christmas Lights-Flickr Photo by Old Shoe Woman\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24884365-2279233594181269592?l\u003dsmokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/feeds/2279233594181269592/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID\u003d24884365\u0026postID\u003d2279233594181269592\u0026isPopup\u003dtrue","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/2279233594181269592"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24884365/posts/default/2279233594181269592"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/2008/10/32nd-gatlinburg-fantasy-of-lights.html","title":"32nd Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Dec 5th 2008"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cheryl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07749216186557857248"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"01025198626618723106"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fD67SVWdh1Y/SQoOAdis6vI/AAAAAAAAAlI/S1Swes0V1Ls/s72-c/AllyGburg.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"1"}}]}});