1/14/2010
Earthquake in Haiti
The situation in Haiti is growing worse and worse by the minute. Tuesday's earthquake has affected three million people, and the Red Cross estimates as many as 50,000 may be dead. Survivors are doing what they can to rescue those who are trapped, but they need help. If this happened here, we hope people would give anything they could to help out. Please take a minute to donate to these

1/8/2010
Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg Adding New Penguin Exhibit to Attraction
Ripleys Aquarium Gatlinburg is adding a new exhibit to its aquarium attraction – a penguin exhibit.Approximately 20 African Black Footed penguins are set to arrive for a March opening. This species is considered vulnerable as there are only 150,000 African penguins in the world today.This multi-million dollar exhibit will feature acrylic crawl spaces for visitors, which will allows guests to pop

1/4/2010
2nd Annual Gatlinburg Screenfest set for March
The Second Annual Gatlinburg Screenfest is scheduled for March 26-28, 2010. This independent film festival focuses on promoting the artists and filmmakers and bringing their craft to the local residents and tourists of eastern Tennessee.The Gatlinburg Screenfest accepts any genre of filmmaking including documentary and short films. All films, regardless of genre, are judged by the same standards.

12/2/2009
Festival of Christmas Past presented at Sugarland Visitor Center
The Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg, Tennessee will be hosting its 34th Annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration. Scheduled for December 12, 2009, from 9am-4pm, this event celebrates Christmas and the traditions that surrounded a Smoky Mountain Christmas in days of yore. Those traditions included gathering in churches, homes, and schools, and many celebrated the holidays through

11/30/2009
11 Free Things to Do in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg Tennessee is known as the gateway to the Smoky Mountains. This picturesque mountain town is a gem of a vacation destination, offering visitors the best in outdoor activities and fun family attractions. Surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the National Park, Gatlinburg prides itself in its mountain heritage, and the arts, crafts, and retail shops of the area reflect that

11/18/2009
Ring in the New Year in Downtown Gatlinburg
The Smoky Mountains are a great place to visit during the winter months. Winter Magic lights up the cities of Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, with beautiful light displays and decorations illuminating the area. This winter wonderland makes Gatlinburg the perfect place to celebrate the holidays, including New Year’s Eve. Moreover, Gatlinburg pulls out all the stops for New Year’s Eve as they host a

11/10/2009
Ripleys Aquarium presents Lethal Weapons Exhibit
Lethal Weapons is a new exhibit at Ripleys Aquarium Gatlinburg that features dozens of the most shocking and deadly creatures of the sea, along with a variety of interactive displays. The Lethal Weapons exhibit gives guests the opportunity to witness the deadly environment that exists in the seas. It explores the struggle between the sea’s peaceful population and the lethal animals that share

11/9/2009
Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Showcases Holiday Spirit
The 34th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 4 in Downtown Gatlinburg. This year’s parade is presented by Land O’ Lakes Half and Half.In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park the Smokies superintendent Dale Ditmanson will serve at the Grand Marshall of the parade. Classic motor cars and period dancing routines will begin the

11/9/2009
Winter Magic Tunes & Tales begins Nov. 27 in Gatlinburg
The city of Gatlinburg presents Winter Magic Tunes & Tales November 27 – December 20, on Friday and Saturday nights.The magic of the holiday season comes to life thanks to award-winning designer DeWayne Kirchner’s Whimsical Elves. They enchant the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg with singing, dancing and storytelling. The elves, who hail from the Land of Elfdom add a dash of holiday cheer to the

11/9/2009
Holiday Events presented in Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg has plenty to offer this holiday season. There are special festivals, holiday-themed shows and unique craft events to discover this November & December.Gatlinburg Festival of TreesScheduled for November 24 – 28, the Festival of Trees features numerous ornately decorated Christmas trees at the W. L. Mills Conference Center. This winter wonderland is open from 4pm-7pm, and admission is