10 Can’t-Miss Things in Dolly Parton’s Hometown of Sevierville, TN
If you have never visited Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville on your way to the attractions of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, you don't know what you're missing. Anchored by the impressive 1890’s courthouse with its statue of the country music superstar on the front lawn, a number of mom and pop businesses including casual and fine dining restaurants have opened inside historic century-old buildings. Colorful murals painted on the outside of buildings compliment a streetscape makeover designed to look like the early 1900s. On this special episode, I return to my native East Tennessee to explore the "new again" gem of the Smoky Mountains - Sevierville, Tennessee.
10 Best Things to Do in Gatlinburg & the Great Smoky Mountains
America’s national parks are all beautiful and special. From the majesty of Yellowstone and its free-roaming bison, to the breathtaking dramatic landscapes of Arches National Park in Utah to the captivating Grand Canyon, one of the world’s natural wonders.
But only one park can make the claim that it routinely has more visitors than any other.
Covering more than 500-thousand acres in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a one-day drive from 60-percent of the nation’s population. But the popularity of the Smokies goes far beyond their geographical accessibility.
Generations of Americans have made these mountains and the communities which serve as their gateway a vacation destination. The resort town of Gatlinburg, used as home base for many travelers to explore the magic of the mountains and the greater area.
If you’re planning a first-time trip to the Smokies and all the research on what to do has you a bit overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. I want to help you with recommendations on the best things to do in Gatlinburg and other spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend, Wear’s Valley. I'm covering it all from my native East Tennessee.
