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Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:28:56 +0000

Again in 2011 Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is at TN Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, TN. With hundreds of thousands of lights programmed to music, this is a “can’t miss” experience for the family during the holidays.
While taking in the light show the children will enjoy “Santa’s Village” with a free petting zoo. There are also pony and camel rides, photos with Santa, and festive refreshments.
Hours are dusk to 10PM. Fees schedule.

Local Corn Mazes

admin — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:31:10 +0000

Today’s Knoxville News Sentinel has a nice article on corn mazes in their life section. They list local corn mazes with two located in Sevierville. The Apple Valley Corn Maze is located at 460 Lonesome Valley Rd. and the Kyker Farms Corn Maze is at 938 Alder Branch Road. So if you are visiting the Smokies this fall and looking for some fun family activities give these a visit.

2011 Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass

Resort at Governors Crossing — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:53:19 +0000

2011 Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass

The dates have been set for Sevierville’s 2011 Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass, the city’s largest event. This annual street fair style festival features a championship barbeque cook off and bluegrass concerts from rising stars and many of the legends of bluegrass. This year’s festival will be held May 20th & 21st and the great thing is… admission is free! For further information visit www.BloominBBQ.com.

Coinciding with the event, Sevierville will again host it BBQ Boot Camp May 17-19. Sign up to learn BBQing techniques from Champion BBQers during the three day boot camp. Interested parties can sign up for either 1, 2 or 3 days. For further information call 888-889-7415.

The Resort is offering special discounted rates to attendees for this annual event for stay dates May 15 to May 22. Reserve on line by selecting our discounted BBQ rate.

Harrisburg Covered Bridge

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:50:33 +0000

Just 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

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:10:42 +0000

Shadrack 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

admin — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:53:28 +0000

Thompson 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.

Upcoming Knife Show in the Smokies

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:19:23 +0000

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.

Five Oaks Riding Stable to add Zip Lines

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:40:01 +0000

Five 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

Resort at Governors Crossing — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:44:40 +0000

What’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

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:37:05 +0000

As 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.