Tennessee Smoky Mountains News Update
Tennessee Smoky mountains is hoping as we approach the Easter weekend. The season is starting early and from the buzz about town, it appears this year will be a big one.
Pigeon Forge - Waldens Landing is working hard on their new movie theater. Several of the vacant stores have been demolished and debris removed, now is the fast paced construction of the new movie theater! Originally they planned to have the theater operational by May 1st, now the schedule is for late August. The new movie theater will use digital and 3D technology to add to the viewers enjoyment. Locals are watching intently to see if the added movie theater will impact Reel Theaters, Highway 66, and possibly reduce ticket prices. Ticket prices are not bad when compared to other areas, however they are extreme when compared to the average earnings of most locals. In addition, Five Guys Burgers and Fries are moving along fine and should have the doors open very soon.
Louise Mandrell fans, don’t miss your opportunity to see Louise Mandrell at Country Tonite Theater on April 1st at 7pm. She is participating in the Cherish The Child benefit for the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. VIP tickets for 200 guests, $50 each, are available and include a back stage meet with Louise Mandrell after the event. For tickets and information, call (865) 453-2193.
Elwood Smooch is back! Billy Baker, a.k.a Elwood Smooch, will be performing his “Elwood Smooch Choo Choo Boogie Variety Show” at Memories Theater at 1pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays beginning April 20th. If you have never seen Billy Baker perform, you have got to see and hear his performance. This man is a top notch!
Soul Of Shaolin, a new live theatre performance portraying an orphan boy, a mother’s love, and an unforgettable journey of self-discovery.
Dollywood is working hard to get attendance up this year. This is Dollywood’s 25th Anniversary. Dolly did an early show for visitors and will return to the park around her May 7th Dollywood Parade. Guests visiting the park will be randomly selected for giveaway prises on a daily basis.
Kerbela Shriners Rod & Kustom Nationals Car Show in Pigeon Forge will be held April 22nd - 25th. Admission is $10 for adults and FREE for 15 and under.
Sevierville- Remember the old “Home Accent” building, just behind and to the left of the Knife Works? Well this later became I.R. Cheap and now it appears to have a new calling. This will be the Two Rivers Antiques and Collectibles Mall. Unlike the Flea Market, there is a 10% commission added to each purchase and 2% if you more if you use your credit card. Will have to visit and report back later.
Kodak - Mr. Miyagi’s comes to Sevier County Tennessee. About a mile off I-40 exit 407, you will come upon Food City, on your left. This is home to a new Japanese Cuisine restaurant called “Mr. Miyagi’s”. Entries are the usual and a pub, called Bonsai, will be added featuring fresh made sushi.
Tennessee Smoky Mountains - Pigeon Forge News
Spring is upon the Tennessee Smoky Mountains andPigeon Forge. 2010 looks to be an exciting calendar year with visitation numbers already off to a great start.
Pigeon Forge holds their city commissioners meeting today to discuss andapprove some of this year’s planned activities. We start with Dollywood celebrating their 25th Anniversary and the 25th annual Dolly Parton Homecoming Parade, scheduled for 6pm May 7th. The Dolly Partonparade runs from River Road to Wears Valley Road. For those unable to attend, be sure and watch the Dolly Parton parade, along the Pigeon Forge Parkway, from our Pigeon Forge webcam!
Pigeon Forge may be host, once again, to the Midnight Road Race. This Knoxville Track Club event was popular in the past and looks to dawn those magical shoes again as Midnight rolls into Saturday morning July 31st.
The 28th Annual Shades of the Past Rod Run should be here September 8th-12th. Car enthusiasts, automobiles usually start arriving the week before the event dates and many stay for days after. Groups, save a bundle by renting a Pigeon Forge cabin. The prices are predominently cheaper than a hotel, offer more space an amenities, and that’s before adding on the expense of eating out every meal.
April 22nd-25th will be busy with the Kerbela Shriners and Grand Rod and Kustom Nationals.
Several new stores and attractions will be here this year. Just to name a few changes:
- Smith Family Theater is now a Dinner Theater show with additional seating in their new balcony
- Gold Wing Road Riders annual event and parade to take place at the Grand Majestic Theater April 22-24
- Waldens Landing will have at least 5 movie theaters operational by May
- Waldens Landing is adding a Five Guys Restaurant, to open very soon
- Scream N Shout Kids Theater opened in Waldens Landing
- Annual F-100 Supernationals will have their show May 13-15 and the All Chevy Supernationals from June 11-13
- Titanic opens April 8th
- Wonderworks now hosts a magic show, in addition to Hoot n Hollar they will feature the highly awarded Terry Evanswood
- Country Tonite has stepped up with show changes that are sure to please, while Tennessee Shindig brought in a Las Vegas director andhopes to steal the show with all that glitters Las Vegas style
- This is not a complete list of all 2010 changes to Pigeon Forge attractions and stores.
Pigeon Forge and the Tennessee Smoky Mountains sure have a lot to offer visitors, we hope you and your families get to come and enjoy the excitement of 2010 Pigeon Forge!
