History Will Come To Life At The Civil War Relics Show in Pigeon Forge

Imagine being transported 150 years in the past, smack dab in the middle of the Civil War. If you would like to time travel to one of the most significant periods in American history, you are in luck, because the Smoky Mountain Relic Show & Sale will bring Pigeon Forge history to life on...

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Over 18,000 Species Discovered In The Smokies

Hikers in the Smokies will soon be able to name a new crop of critters while strolling through Gatlinburg nature trails. Over the past 15 years, researchers with the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory have discovered over 18,000 species in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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The Remarkable History of the Pigeon Forge Mill

The Pigeon Forge Mill is one of the most popular historic sites in Sevier County, Tennessee. Commonly known as the Old Mill, this 19th century gristmill has become an iconic part of Pigeon Forge and is featured on the National Register of Historic Places.
Isaac Love and Pigeon Forge
The Pigeon...
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East Tennessee: The Cradle of Country Music

Country music is a multi-million dollar industry with fans all across the United States and the world. Did you know that this global phenomenon originated right here in East Tennessee?
Country music developed from the unique mix of cultures found in the rural communities living in the Southern...
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Historic Churches in Cades Cove in Gatlinburg

When the first European settlers came to Cades Cove in the early 19th century, they formed the first Christian community in the valley. Today, visitors to Cades Cove in Gatlinburg can explore a series of fascinating historic churches that are maintained by the National Register of Historic...
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