The Sevierville Events Center will host Parker’s Greatest Knife Show on Earth for the third consecutive year. The Parker’s show has grown to be the premiere antique pocket knife show in the region.
This years summer show will be held June 10-12 and feature vendors from around the country. Show admission is $5 per day per person or you may purchase a three day pass for $10.
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Upcoming Knife Show in the Smokies
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010Five Oaks Riding Stable to add Zip Lines
Friday, May 14th, 2010Five Oaks Riding Stables, located in Sevierville across from Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Center, is in the process of adding zip lines to go along with the stables. Installation has already begun as the towers, manufactured off site, are already at the location. Construction is scheduled to be completed in June and the attraction will change its name to the Adventure Park at Five Oaks.
Sevierville’s 6th Annual Bloomin Barbeque & Bluegrass
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010What’s better than great barbeque and some Tennessee Bluegrass; how about a whole weekend at Sevierville’s Bloomin 
Barbeque & Bluegrass May 14 & 15th. Enjoy championship barbeque and free bluegrass concerts featuring renowned artists highlighted by the Dan Tyminski Band.
Come early and go to the BBQ Boot Camp held May 11-13 at Walters State Community College Sevier County Campus. Three nights of evening classes will feature guest instructor Mike Davis the 2008 World BBQ Champion on the 11 &12th. The final class on May 13 Chef Catherine Hallman will instruct on Summertime Pastries and Desserts. To “enlist” for the “BBQ Boot Camp” download an application at BloominBBQ.com.
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing is offering special discounted rates for attendees. Select the BBQ rate on our website or call us at 800-497-5749. This special discounted rate is available May 9 through May 16. So come early and come hungry!
Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass
Open Restaurants in the Smokies Christmas Day
Thursday, December 24th, 2009As more and more people spend their Christmas in the Smokies, the number 1 question is: What restaurants will be open Christmas Day? Thanks to our local Chambers of Commerce and The Mountain Press, we have the following list.
Sevierville
· Applewood
· Ball’s Supper Table
· Longhorn Steak House
· Moe’s Southwest Grill
Gatlinburg
· Bear Creek Grill (4PM)
· Blaine’s (2PM)
· Eleanor’s Restaurant
· Hard Rock Café
· Howards
· Legends by Max
· Linberger’s
· McDonalds
· Papa John’s
· Park grill
· Park vista
· Peddler
· Ripley’s Aquarium restaurant
· Smoky’s Sports Pub
· The Lodge at Buckberry Creek
Pigeon Forge
· Buddy’s Bar-B-Que
· Calhouns
· Corky’s
· Denny’s
· Flapjacks
· Golden Corral
· Happy Days Diner
· Hardee’s
· Kinkaku
· La Carreta
· Louie’s Grill
· Mama’s Farmhouse
· No Way Jose
· Papa John’s
· Shoney’s (Dixie Stampede location)
· Star Buffet Chinese
· TGI Friday’s
· Thai Thani, Oishi
· Wood Grill Buffet
We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year from The Resort at Governor’s Crossing.
Former President to Speak at Sevierville Conference
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009Former President George W. Bush is scheduled to speak at the Sevierville Events Center at the Celebrator’s Conference. He will be the Wednesday evening guest speaker at the sold out conference.
The Celebrator’s Conference, an outreach of Phil Waldrep Ministries, is one of the leading Christian conferences for older adults and mature believers. Held this Monday through Thursday, this year’s annual conference is moving from Gatlinburg to the new Sevierville facility.
Upcoming Car Shows
Sunday, September 6th, 2009Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg are gearing up for the upcoming car shows the next two weekends. The 37th Annual Shades of the Past show will be held at National Parks Resort Lodge and Smoky Springs Ranch on Sept. 11th & 12th. The Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center will host the annual Grand Fall Rod Run the following weekend, Sept. 18th-20th.
We will try to post some pictures of early arrivals for the car show later this week.
The Resort still has units available for these two weekends. Via Veteran’s Boulevard, none car show enthusiasts have easy access to Dollywood.
New Addition to Sevierville’s Winterfest Celebration
Friday, August 28th, 2009It was announced this week that Christmas Wonderland will be held at Smokies Stadium during Sevierville’s Winterfest Celebration. The fully computerized LED light show will be one of the largest in the country. The drive-through synchronized light show will be nearly a mile in length and last about 20 minutes.
Christmas Wonderland will begin November 6th and will continue through January 3rd, 2010. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday 6PM-10PM and Friday & Saturday 6PM-11PM. Admission is $10 per vehicle.
Tennessee’s Tax Free Weekend
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Tennessee’s 2009 tax free weekend will be held Aug. 7-9. The tax free items are clothing and school supplies under $100 and computers under $1500. Sevierville’s many outlet and discount stores are looking forward to a busy weekend before the start of the school year. For more information click here.
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest
Friday, July 10th, 2009Smokies Stadium in Sevierville on July 18th and 19th will host the Smoky Mountain Fan Fest. Scheduled to appear are members of the cast of the Dukes of Hazard TV show along with other performers from other classic television shows and movies.
On Saturday night there will be a concert featuring country music legend Merle Haggard, along with Janie Fricke and Cooter’s Garage Band.
Tickets are available online, click here for further details.
Parkers’ Greatest Knife Show
Monday, June 8th, 2009The Parkers’ Greatest Knife Show on Earth will be held June 11-13 at the Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont. This show has grown to become one of the premiere antique knife shows in the country.
For those of you attending the show that does not have accommodations, The Resort currently has a limited number of units available.
