Tennessee Smoky Mountains News
Folks, before the weekend hits we would like to share several tidbits from the Tennessee Smoky Mountains area.
Gatlinburg is going to have their 2nd Annual Holly & Shamrock Parade. Previous parade had a large turn out, can’t help but be fun and interesting with over 400 Santas, Mrs. Clauses, elves, reindeer parading along side and on several various state floats. Parade will be 4pm this Saturday.
Pigeon Forge Belle Island may sale after all! Seems a Gatlinburg group is interested in the Belle Island development, but has not committed just yet. Not sure where the future of Belle Island is to go, but be assured it will, when it does it will impact Pigeon Forge in a grand way.
Sevierville “The Diner”, Highway 66 next to Lowes, will be host to Live DJ and Classic Car cruisin. The cruisin will start from Smokies Stadium, near I-40 exit 407, and follow down Highway 66 to The Diner. Participation is open to all vehicles! Bring non-perishable food items to participate. There will also be trucks at The Diner for taking donations. Donations will go to 2 local area services providing donated food to less than fortunate area families.
Smoky Mountains Horseback Riding & October Events
Sugarlands Horse Back Riding OPEN
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that the Sugarlands Riding Stables in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, just inside the Gatlinburg, Tennessee park entrance, has reopened. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the Thanksgiving Holiday
weekend. Cost for a one-hour guided horseback ride is $25 per person, plus tax. Carriage rides are offered at Cades Cove Riding Stables.
Smokemont Riding Stables offers horse-drawn wagon rides. Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff announced that Smokemont Riding Stables, the only stable in North Carolina, now offers horse-drawn wagon rides. This new service provides visitors the opportunity to experience this historic mode of horse-drawn transportation on the historic route of the
Oconaluftee Turnpike, one of the earliest routes through the mountains. Wagons accommodate between 4-6 passengers and the fee for a one-half hour ride is $8 per person.
October Events
Wears Valley Pumpkin Festival Wears Valley Road is a must see for families visiting the Smoky Mountains for fall festivities. Take this scenic drive and stop in at the several mom and pop restaurants and shops roadside.
Oct 1st - Dec 31st - 12th Annual Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival. Old Fashioned Hayrides downtown Gatlinburg. A fun filled hayride with enjoyable breath taking views of our beautiful Smoky Mountains fall foliage. Hayrides depart from traffic light #6 at the Smoky Mountain
Mall. Hayrides depart approximately every 45 minutes. Call 865-436-3897 for more information.
Oct 3rd - Nov 1st - Dollywood’s National Music & Harvest Celebration Four weeks of free Southern gospel concerts, crafters and fantastic foods. Enjoy the splendor of Autumn in the Smoky Mountains with the sounds of Southern gospel music’s biggest names including The McKameys, Gold City, Karen Peck & New River, the Florida Boys and many, many more! (Closed Thursdays)
Oct 1st - Oct 25th - Rotary Club Crafts Festival Patriot Park (865) 909-3446
Oct 9th-26th - Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. Over 200 Craftspeople assemble to exhibit their historic trades at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This event consistently attracts the country’s finest artists and craftsmen. One of the items that makes the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair so unique is the fact that the artists not only make their art available for viewing and sale, but they also demonstrate their special talents and skills. Adults $5.00; children 12 and under free.
October 10th and 11th - Spurin’ “S” Rodeo with calf roping, bull riding, and bucking horses at the Sevier County Fair Grounds in Sevierville TN. Eight different classes with National points awarded. Information: Call Mike Stalans at 865-933-8588 or the Sevier County Fair Grounds at 865-453-0770.
