Celebrate New Years Eve at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies with their 10th annual “Dance with the Sharks”. Join in the festivities as Ripley’s will have 2 bands, Hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, plus the opportunity for personal souvenir photo to remember the closing out of 2010. At midnight you will be able to enjoy the city of Gatlinburg’s fireworks display as we close out the old and bring in the New Year.
Tickets for this year’s gala are available on-line at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies web site or by calling 888-240-1358.
10th Annual “Dance with the Sharks”
December 12th, 2010 by Resort at Governors CrossingFirst Annual Ice Sculpture Event
December 10th, 2010 by admin
1st Annual Ice Sculpture Event
The Titanic Museum Attraction, in Pigeon Forge, will hold its first annual ice sculpture event on Saturday, January 22nd. Professional ice carvers will start with 250 pound blocks of ice and transform the blocks into works of art.
This free event will be held in the Titanic’s parking lot between 10AM-4PM.
Pigeon Forge Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2010 by adminThanks to the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism for the list of restaurants scheduled to be open on Thanksgiving Day in Pigeon Forge. Please note others may be open but not listed below.
Alamo Steakhouse 4PM-9PM
Baskin Robbins 11AM-11PM
Bennett’s Bar-B-Que 11AM-9PM
Buddy’s Bar-B-Que Noon-9PM
Burger King 6AM-Midnight
Calhoun’s 11AM-10PM
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ 11AM-8PM
Cracker Barrel 6AM-10PM
Denny’s Diner 24 Hours
Flapjacks Pancake Cabin 7AM-Noon
Funnel Cake Factory 1PM-11PM
Geno’s Pizza 10AM-1AM
Golden Corral 11AM-7PM
Happy Days Diner Noon-9PM
Hardee’s 5AM-8PM
IHOP 6AM-2PM
Kentucky Fried Chicken 10:30AM-10PM
Kinaku 2PM-10PM
Krispy Kreme 6AM-11PM
La Carreta 11AM-10PM
Little House of Pancakes 7AM-Noon
Little Tokyo 11AM-8PM
Louie’s Grill 7AM-10:30 AM
11AM-6PM
McDonalds 24 Hours
Mama’s Farmhouse 11AM-9PM
Mel’s Diner 7AM-Midnight
No Way Jose’s 2PM-10PM
Old Mill Pottery House 10:30AM-8:30PM
Old Mill Restaurant 10:30AM-8:30PM
Pizza Hut 11AM-11PM
Ruby Tuesdays 11AM-11PM
Seaton’s Café & Grill 7AM-11AM
Shoney’s 6AM-11PM
Smoky Mtn. Pancake House 7AM-Noon
Starbuck’s 6:30AM-6PM
Star Buffet 11AM-11PM
TGI Fridays 4PM-10PM
Tony Romas 11:30AM-9PM
Wood Grill Buffet 10:30AM-8:30PM
Holiday Light Display at The Resort at Governor’s Crossing
November 13th, 2010 by Resort at Governors CrossingThis year The Resort features a synchronized Christmas light display for this year’s Winterfest. The computer generated display, about 18 minutes in length, begins each evening at 6PM and then runs every half hour with the final showing at 9:30PM.
The display is the work of two brothers Nick & Alex Miller. Nick is a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville, and Alex is a senior at Pigeon Forge High School. Nick handled the computer programming and assisted Alex, who has been the troubleshooter for the project, with set up.
The display is free to guests and the general public, with ample parking nearby.
Harrisburg Covered Bridge
November 11th, 2010 by adminJust minutes from Sevierville in what was the community of Harrisburg sits a 135 year old covered bridge. According to the TN. Department of Transportation the Harrisburg Covered Bridge is just one of four remaining in the state. The other three bridges are located in Bible, Parks and Elizabethton.
The Harrisburg Bridge was originally the McNutt’s Bridge, which was destroyed by flooding in 1875. Early Brothers, who relocated to the area after the Civil War, rebuilt the bridge which spans the East Fork of the Little Pigeon River. After many years of being in a state of disrepair the county, with both federal and state funding, repaired and reopened the bridge in December of 2004.
The Harrisburg Covered Bridge was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Harrisburg Covered Bridge
135 Year Old Harrisburg Covered Bridge
Interior of Harrisburg Covered bridge
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at Smokies Stadium
October 29th, 2010 by adminShadrack Watersports & RV will again host its Christmas Wonderland at TN Smokies Stadium in Sevierville. This honored Christmas LED light show, synchronized to music of the season, is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Enjoy this nearly one mile long exhibit from the comfort of your own vehicle. Guests will be instructed to tune their radio to the local broadcast as thousands of lights blink to Christmas music. The entire display takes about 20 minutes to view. Christmas Wonderland at Smokies Stadium will open Nov. 12 and run through January 2nd, hours are 6-10PM. For further information, schedule, and rates go to shadrock.com.
Collector Car Auction in Sevierville
October 17th, 2010 by adminThompson Carr Auctions and Cooper Events will hold an Auto Auction at the Sevierville Events Center on October 23.
2009 Corvette
The auction, schedule to begin at 10 AM, will feature Corvettes, Muscle Cars and Classic Cars. For a list of cars scheduled to be on the auction block use this link: Auction Cars.
Elk in the Smokies Currently in “Rut”
October 3rd, 2010 by adminBull Elk in the Smokies are in “Rut” (male courtship), considered to be one of the great spectacles in North American animal kingdom. The competition between mature male elks is to try to impress and control groups of female elk.
Though the competition is mostly show as the elk prance, grunt and bugle, things can become combative as the bull elk spar. Bugling and sparing are two of the most recognized parts of the rut.
The bugling of the bull is when they through back their heads and utter a long, loud call that can be heard up to a mile away. The larger bulls are able to assert their dominance as they usually have deeper and louder calls.
The spar is when two bulls lock their massive antlers in a test of strength, pushing and shoving until one retreats into submission. The spar can cause punctures and bruises to the elks. Some times fatal injuries do occur, part of natures way of controlling the eco system.
Two Bull Elk Sparing
Two of the best places to witness the “rut” is the Cataloochee Valley and near the Oconaluftee Vistor’s Center outside of Cherokee, NC, the closet location to The Resort. If you decide to view the “Rut” please enjoy from afar as these are wild animals.
Outdoor Drama Moves from Townsend to Pigeon Forge
September 13th, 2010 by adminOfficials with “The Passion Play in the Smokies” announced they are bringing the play to the Smoky Mountain Christian Village in Pigeon Forge. The outdoor drama had been held for many years in nearby Townsend, TN. The Christian Village is off of Goldrush Road across from the entrances to Dollywood and Splash Country.
The drama tells the Biblical story of the life of Jesus. The show features an array of sets, colorful costumes, with dramatic sound and lighting to tell the story of Christ. “The Passion Play in the Smokies” holds the distinction of being one of only eight religious dramas in the country known to be held outdoors according to the UNC Institute of Outdoor Drama.
The play’s show dates are scheduled Sept. 23-25, and 30, and Oct. 1-2 and 7-9. The show starts at 7:30 each evening with the pre-show at 6:30 featuring Christian artist Eye2Sky.
For tickets call 865-640-8903 or visit their web site at www.passionplayinthesmokies.org.
2010 Shades of the Past Car Show
September 9th, 2010 by adminWe bring you a few photos of some early arrivals in Pigeon Forge for the 2010 Shades of the Past Car Show. Remember, this year’s show location has been moved to Dollywood’s Splash Country parking lot.
Row of classics ready for the 2010 Shades of the past car show
One Hot Coupe
Classic Blue Ford
1933 LaSalle
