Blog Archive

August 17, 2025

You may have heard of Elkmont campground, one of the most frequently visited and used campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains...

July 28, 2021

Old Pigeon Forge attractions are what started all the tourism in the area. There's so much to do and enjoy in this part...

October 12, 2020

Mount Cammerer is a popular hiking destination in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4,928 feet, the summit's lookout tower p...

October 6, 2020

Smoky Mountain legends and ghost stories are not in short supply. The region's history is thick with tales passed down f...

May 21, 2018

What do you think of when you think of moonshine? Probably multiple images pop into your head of backwoods stills and hi...

August 10, 2015

During a time when most Southerners were eager to flex their muscle and show the Union Army how they were capable of lea...

May 23, 2014

Congrats to our friends at The Gatlinburg Inn, who have recently received accolades from the East Tennessee Historical S...

February 16, 2014

It's no secret that the state of Tennessee is rich in history. Even some of America's most well-known public figures and...

July 11, 2013

Just looking at the map can tell you how important Tennessee was during the Civil War. The state was an essential thorou...