BirdVenture at Anakeesta
Gatlinburg, TN
BirdVenture, the newest addition to Anakeesta, is an aviary-inspired adventure zone where guests play and imagine life as a bird in the Smokies. The installation features 3 giant birdhouses with interactive activities and 7 giant serpentine slides. BirdVenture is set to open to the public in late November.
Anakeesta
Lost Mine Mountain Coaster & Mini Golf
2509 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN
A new mountain coaster and mini golf course is now open on Teaster Lane in Pigeon Forge.
Lost Mine Mountain Coaster & Mini Golf
Paloma Pigeon Forge
2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Located at the new Wayback hotel across from The Island, Paloma is a fusion of fresh & modern cantina with southern comfort.
HeartSong Lodge & Resort
Pigeon Forge, TN
Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort features 302 rooms. Lodging options include family suites, bunk rooms, themed suites and loft rooms.
The Wayback
2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The Wayback, located across from The Island, is a boutique hotel offering a retro paradise in a quirky mountain town. The hotel includes an on-site bar and restaurant called Paloma, a taco truck, a poolside bar, and more.
The Dolly Parton Experience
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. Pigeon Forge, TN
Dollywood is getting a brand new way for guests to experience the life, career, and inspiration of Dolly Parton.
Xperia Ocean Journey
Tanger Outlets, Sevierville, TN
Sevierville is getting a revolutionary new way to experience the wonders of the ocean via an immersive digital cinematic voyage.
Safari Hayride at SkyLand Ranch
1620 Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862
The newest addition to SkyLand Ranch will be a covered wagon hayride where guests can have an up close and personal look into the life of the ranch's animals.
SkyLand Ranch
Gatlinburg Creekside RV Resort
1640 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
A new RV resort and campground in Gatlinburg opens in October.
Sky Pirates Of Mermaid Bay
2420 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
The Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay is an epic miniature golf adventure that will take you through a world under the sea. Prepare for the most immersive mini golf experience the world has ever seen!
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay
Bloom & Berry Coffee House
1360 E Parkway #4, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Bloom & Berry Coffee House is now open in Gatlinburg.
Sunnyland Farms Retail Location
2655 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Albany, Georgia's Sunnyland Farms has opened their very first retail location at The Mountain Mile where they sell their assortment of pecans, nuts, chocolate, dried fruits, candies and gifts.
Sunnyland Farms
Space Race Adventures
Pigeon Forge, TN
A new mini golf course and go kart attraction is coming to Pigeon Forge.
The Crayola Experience
2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The Crayola Experience is slated to open in Pigeon Forge fall 2024. The 30,000 square foot indoor entertainment center will have the world's largest selection of Crayola products, more than 20 hands-on attractions, and lots of unique and creative experiences for families. The attraction will share a location with NERF Action-Xperience in the old Smoky Mountain Opry building.
NERF Action-Xperience
2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Hasbro has announced a new attraction on the Pigeon Forge parkway. NERF Action-Xperience will feature more than 25,000 square feet of sports challenges, battle zones, an obstacle course, food and beverage area, and a retail store. The attraction will share a location with The Crayola Experience in the old Smoky Mountain Opry building.
Gilley’s Western
2655 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN
Gilley's is a western, work and outdoor store that has opened a location at The Mountain Mile.
Azul Cantina
2655 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Azul Cantina is Pigeon Forge's first high-end Mexican cantina and grill located at The Mountain Mile Tower & Shops. The restaurant's chefs are passionate for innovative cuisine with flavorful proteins grilled to perfection Argentinian-Gaucho style. They serve up the classics like fajitas and delicious margaritas, as well as Hamburgeusa and queso grits.
Azul Cantina
Braxton Beaver’s Shipwreck Bay
204 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort has announced the addition of a new 16,000 square foot indoor waterpark called Braxton Beaver's Shipwreck Bay. Read more about the expansion in their press release.
Country Cascades
Solorzano’s Pizzeria: Gatlinburg & Sevierville
1235 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
The Pigeon Forge restaurant Solorzano's Pizzeria is opening two new locations in Gatlinburg and Sevierville. The Gatlinburg location will be in the building formerly known as the Taste Of Italy restaurant. The new Sevierville location is still in the works.
Jurassic Tymes Mini Golf
1341 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
There is a new dinosaur-themed 36 hole mini golf course at The Coaster At Goats On The Roof.
Painting Around
170 Glades Road, Suite 32, Gatlinburg, TN
Painting Around is a mobile arts and crafts experience that sets up shop at events for as low as $5 a craft.
Peaceful Side Social Creamery
7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
Peaceful Side Creamery offers a variety of unique ice cream flavors made with high-quality and locally sourced ingredients.
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar
644 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Rooftop Bar has opened on the Gatlinburg parkway next to Ben & Jerry's. The restaurant features live music with a specific focus on the latest country trends from both local and national artists. Their menu includes burgers, hot chicken, and weekend specials on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Red’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream
Sevierville, TN
Red's Soda Fountain & Ice Cream is a 1940's style soda shop coming to downtown Sevierville.
Cook Out
3984 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Cook Out is coming to the Pigeon Forge parkway.
Buc-ee’s
170 Buc-ee's Blvd, Kodak, TN 37764
The beloved beaver-themed Buc-ee's Family Travel Center is now open in Kodak. The new Sevier County, Tennessee location is more than 74,000 square feet and located off Interstate 40 at exit 407.
Illusionation Magic Show
2135 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Mountain Of Entertainment Theater's newest show ILLUSIONATION! The Magic of Jason Hudy is a sensational, family-friendly show that will leave you and your loved ones absolutely spellbound.
Outer Haven Campground
Cosby, TN
A new luxury campground has opened near the national park entrance in Cosby.
Piccolo’s Pizza
2509 Newport Hwy Suite 1, Sevierville, TN 37876
Piccolo's Pizza is a new restaurant in Sevierville. They offer pizza, calzones, pasta, wings and more from Monday through Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Sun Diner
644 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Nashville's Sun Diner has opened a new location in Gatlinburg. The restaurant's focus is on southern hospitality, delicious gourmet cuisine, and coffee served day and night. The Gatlinburg location offers breakfast and brunch, classic southern plates, and sandwiches and wraps.
Cavender’s Boot City
1970 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37876
Cavender's Boot City is opening a new location in Sevierville.
Crumbl
2655 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Crumbl Cookies is coming to The Mountain Mile.
The Corner Diner
3060 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge
The Corner Diner offers steamed sandwiches, smash burgers, and breakfast all day.
Tennessee Stud Cider Co.
The Island, Pigeon Forge, TN
Yee-Haw Brewing's Tennessee Stud Cider Co. is now open at The Island in Pigeon Forge.
Big Bear Mountain at Dollywood
Dollywood
Big Bear Mountain is the biggest and longest roller coaster at Dollywood. It's said to have more than 20 "butterfly moments" - the most of any family coaster in the country.
The Fox & The Apple
Foxfire Adventure Park
A new cider company is coming to Foxfire Adventure Park.
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving: New Facility
Pigeon Forge, TN
The longest-running wind tunnel operation in the world is getting a brand new 50,000+ square foot facility on Teaster Lane. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving's new location will offer two separate wind tunnels, onsite lodging for camps and courses, a gym and recovery center, and so much more.
The 407: Gateway to Adventure
Sevierville, TN
A massive new entertainment complex with shopping, dining, lodging, and attractions is coming to Exit 407.
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The Scoundrel
Gatlinburg, TN
A new hotel is coming to Gatlinburg across from the convention center. It will include 130 upscale rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurant, and both indoor and outdoor conference space.
We Rock The Spectrum
524 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville, TN
We Rock The Spectrum provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills.
Legacy Lookout at SkyLand Ranch
1620 Parkway Sevierville, TN
The newest addition to SkyLand Ranch puts you 350 feet above the parkway for 360 degree views of the surrounding Smoky Mountains.
SkyLand Ranch
Red Jasper Beer Garden
2135 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN
Stop by Red Jasper Beer Garden near the cascades on Wears Valley Road to enjoy a wide selection of beers, food trucks, and waterfall views.
Eagle Mountain Sanctuary Expansion
Kodak, TN
Eagle Mountain Sanctuary is home to the country's largest presentation of non-releasable bald eagles. The 30,000 square foot aviary is a product of the American Eagle Foundation's partnership with Dollywood in 1990. The foundation is now building new enclosures for even more birds of prey over 55 acres of land.
Dutch Bros Coffee
197 Forks of the River Parkway, Sevierville, TN
Dutch Bros Coffee has opened a new location in Sevierville. The company started in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon and now has more than 700 stores open nationwide.
Roma Table
1503 Parkway, Sevierville, TN
Collier Family Restaurants is bringing a new Italian restaurant to Sevierville this fall.
The Forgotten Forest
Sevierville, TN
Fantasy meets reality in this new rental/residential community in the foothills of Sevier County.
Wilderness At The Smokies Expansion
1424 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
Wilderness At The Smokies has announced an expansion for the water park's 15th anniversary in 2023. The 40,000 square foot expansion will include a 3-story water coaster, a new lazy river, a rooftop pool and bar and grill.
Firelight Rooftop
929 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738
A new rooftop bar from the Ephant Group is coming to Gatlinburg.
The Lodges at Reedmont
Sevierville, TN
A new cabin community is coming to Sevierville, just blocks away from the convention center. Construction begins in January 2023.
Anakeesta Expansion
576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Anakeesta has begun an expansion that will double the park's size. The first phase, Astra Lumina, is now open. The expansion will continue through 2024 and will include a European-themed village, a birdhouse-inspired play zone, an interactive waterfall & cave system, a French-inspired bakery, and much more.
Anakeesta
The Hippie BBQ & Grill
611 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862
This new Sevierville BBQ restaurant is a 1970s themed, family-oriented sports bar specializing in BBQ, burgers and wings.
The Davis Hotel Sevierville
212 Court Avenue, Sevierville, TN
The former Rawlings funeral home is being restored back into a unique 6 bedroom boutique hotel that was open in the early 1900s. The hotel is currently projected to open in early 2023.
1919 Society
101 E Main St. Sevierville, TN 37862
Prohibition style speakeasy inside an old two story bank vault in historic downtown Sevierville.
Dig’n Zone Theme Park
1707 Veterans Blvd, Sevierville, TN
All ages will have a blast operating real construction equipment at Dig'n Zone, whose goal is to provide a great entertainment value for families in a safe and fun environment.
B.E.A.R. Village Resorts
Pigeon Forge, TN
B.E.A.R Village will be situated on more 49 acres offering 60k+ square feet of adventure. It will include a condo development, timeshare units, a resort hotel, an indoor water park, an aquarium, a family entertainment center, and more.
Sanctuary Treehouse Resort
Sevierville, TN
The Sanctuary Treehouse Resort will be the first of its’ kind in East Tennessee, offering a unique, interactive lodging experience while providing views of the Smoky Mountains and the two 18-hole golf courses nearby. It will offer all the amenities of modern resorts in treehouse-style accommodations for small groups. A short distance from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the new resort will be anchored on 40 acres.
Allegory Hotel
Gatlinburg
A new high-end hotel is coming right across from the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This new hotel will be center point of Gatlinburg and is expected to open sometime in 2023.
Delta Hotel by Marriott
Gatlinburg, TN
Interior design, branding and procurement firm Interior Image Group (IIG) will lead the design and procurement for the new Delta Hotels by Marriott Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, TN. Located on a steep grade alongside the Cliff Branch River and overlooking Mt. LeConte, the hotel will offer stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains as a year-round destination for guests.
Cambria Hotel Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN
The 140 room Cambria Hotel will feature a rooftop bar and restaurant.
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DreamCatcher Hotel
Pigeon Forge, TN
The DreamCatcher Hotel will open in 2023 adjacent to the Tower Shops in Pigeon Forge. The high-end, AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel will have 12,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, a rooftop restaurant and lounge and 200 guest rooms.