Gatlingburg Tennessee Nov 19, 2009
Imagine the little swiss village under the christmas tree, Gatlinburg is the closest you will ever get to stepping inside. In 1807 Martha Jane Heskey Ogle, along with family and friends settled in the mountainous region of East Tennessee, currently known as Gatlinburg ... Now a resort town at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg offers something for everyone. (Suite101.com)
Hiking the Smoky Mountains Chimney ... Nov 4, 2009
The Chimney Tops Trail is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee ... The entrance to the Chimney Tops Trail is located on Highway 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, between Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina ... The trail head is less than nine miles from Gatlinburg and 22 miles from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee. (Suite101.com)
Rocky Top, You'll Always Be ... A Real Place Oct 31, 2009
Country composers Boudleaux Bryant of Gatlinburg, Tenn. and his wife Felice, now both dead, wrote the song in 10 minutes, inspired by tales about the spot. (Click2Houston, TX)
5 ski resorts that suit Southerners Oct 29, 2009
North Carolina Tourism Division Skiing Sugar Mountain in Banner Elk, N.C. Ober Gatlinburg Tubing at Ober Gatlinburg ... Ober Gatlinburg, Tenn ... The ski area is accessible by car, but part of the fun is taking the aerial tramway up to the resort from Gatlinburg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 29, 2009
The Christian organization, known as "Celebrators" had moved this year from Gatlinburg to the new state-of-the-art Sevierville Events Center, according to Ray Fleming, "one of the best programs ever.". The featured speaker was former President George W. Bush who shared his thoughts on what makes America great. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Top ready-made autumn adventures Oct 22, 2009
Starting in Gatlinburg, you follow the Appalachian Trail up Clingmans Dome, then ridge-walk through hardwood forests and rocky balds (treeless mountaintops) en route to Derrick Knob. A series of steep hills and descents leads to the three peaks of Thunderhead Mountain. (CNN)
Swedish furniture maker opens plant in East Tennessee Oct 17, 2009
Dandridge is located a short distance from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in East Tennessee. The new manufacturing facility in a Dandridge industrial park contains 95,000 square feet of production, warehouse and office space. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Shelby Singleton, 77; launched music careers, revived Sun label Oct 10, 2009
I was going to Gatlinburg in Eastern Tennessee for a long weekend, and when I was driving back, I started hearing it on the radio. Shelby had cut acetates and got them to radio stations all over the place. (Boston Globe)
One-tank trip: Gatlinburg Oct 3, 2009
If Panama City Beach moved to the mountains, it would probably look a lot like Gatlinburg, Tenn ... Eight Gables Inn Eight Gables Inn in Gatlinburg, Tenn ... is in the hills between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but the feel is much more Smoky Mountain cozy elegance than tourist town ticky-tack. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Mocs dominate in home opener 30-13 Sep 10, 2009
On the very next play, freshman Bo Dyer, from Gatlinburg, Tn. would put UTC on the board with a dash off left tackle. (The University Echo, TN)
Dolly Parton Helps Smokies Mark 75th Year Sep 4, 2009
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Underclassmen make big impression Sep 3, 2009
Huesman said this past week that Awuah,, or Bo Dyer, a redshirt freshman from Gatlinburg, Tenn. will start at running back. (The University Echo, TN)
Dolly Parton sings at mountain park's anniversary Sep 3, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Thursday September 3, 2009 MYT 7:29:00 AMUpdated: Thursday September 3, 2009 MYT 7:32:32 AM. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrates 75 years Sep 3, 2009
--- Memories and Appalachian pride echoed from the summits of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Wednesday as America's most-visited park held a rededication to celebrate its 75th anniversary. "These are my mountains, my valleys. These are my rivers flowing like a song," 75th anniversary ambassador and homegrown superstar Dolly Parton sang. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Backpacker, 70, unhurt after Tenn. mountain rescue Aug 31, 2009
Elderly backpacker unhurt after mountain rescue - National Wire - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Defense dominates early, offense rallies in scrimmage Aug 29, 2009
Freshman Bo Dyer, Gatlinburg, Tenn. took nine rushes for 43 yards. (The University Echo, TN)
Smokies home movies unearthed Aug 29, 2009
The film is an 80-minute montage of mostly 16 mm clips gathered from the home movies of residents of the Smokies and the Gatlinburg area. It's all there: the scenic views, the family hikes, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's park dedication, the mountain accents and the tantalizing taffy shops that developed in Gatlinburg as the Smokies became the nation's most visited national park ... The film will debut in Gatlinburg on Sept. 12, and a DVD eventually is expected to be available. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Family-Friendly Tennessee Hotels & Attractions Aug 28, 2009
Dubbed as a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Family Adventure, this 125-acre theme park in Pigeon Forge, near Gatlinburg, is one of the state's top-rated destinations. Featuring exciting rides, great music and plenty of Southern cookin', it's a family-friendly destination with something for everyone. (PR Newswire)
Can't get There From Here- Lessons from summer vacation Aug 20, 2009
Our rental mountain cabin was right in between two places: Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg ... Hard to believe the little village of Gatlinburg is in the same universe as Pigeon Forge, much less the same resort area ... Gatlinburg is compact, only about a mile long. How can a town draw the same number of visitors at Pigeon Forge in just 20 percent of the space. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Tennessee's Dollywood is perfect for family vacations Jul 28, 2009
For there is no better place to spend quality time with the kids than in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, in verdant eastern Tennessee - with ample time spent at the friendly, good-times emporium owned by Dolly Parton, perhaps the only American icon who could be said to rival her beloved Great Smoky Mountains ... We always rent a house from the reliable Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg ... Many other rental companies offer properties in and around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but Mountain Rentals has... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Park Service seeks Smokies memories Jul 15, 2009
Park Service spokesman Bob Miller in Gatlinburg said the memories of hundreds of Civilian Conservation Corps workers who built the park are also being sought ... Eight Gables Bed and Breakfast located in Gatlinburg, TN offers nineteen luxurious rooms and suites. (Yahoo News)
'Hero' pizzaman jailed: Domestic violence Jun 18, 2009
The husband and wife delivery duo said they were together May 26 when Snellville businessman David Jansen ordered a pizza and some hot wings delivered to a cabin outside Gatlinburg. Jansen was signing the credit card receipt when a 24-year-old woman popped up off the couch and silently pleaded for Chris Turner to call 911. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Grand Opening of New Store Celebrates 'Cooter's' Tenth Anniversary Jun 18, 2009
"Cooter" himself, Ben Jones, will be at the Grand Opening of the huge new Gatlinburg location on the weekend of June 27th and 28th, and he couldn't be more proud ... "So we moved it to Gatlinburg a few years back. Now we are movin' uptown, to a much bigger place." ... "Our wonderful new location in Gatlinburg, our fabulous place in Nashville, and our mini-museum in Branson, Missouri.". (PR Newswire)
Man charged in rape reveals details of his defense Jun 6, 2009
Jansen said he picked her up after exchanging text messages and drove to Gatlinburg, Tenn. where he had already booked a cabin using his own credit card, according to the cabin rental agency. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tenn. pension plan doing better than peers Jun 4, 2009
Lillard gave the update today to county officials at a meeting of the Tennessee County Services Association in Gatlinburg. He says the defined benefit pension plan known as the has a conservative investment philosophy that has allowed it to outperform 93 percent of its peers. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
75 and Still Smoking, National Park Celebrates Anniversary Jun 3, 2009
GATLINBURG, Tenn The ancient blue-green mountains with breathtaking vistas and distinctive mists are home to salamanders and black bears, 19th century log cabins, rippling streams, waterfalls and more than 800 miles of trails, including a large section of the Georgia-to-Maine Appalachian Trail. It's little wonder the Great Smoky Mountains attracts more than 9 million visitors a year, twice as many as any other national park in the United States. (Fox News)
Accuser in abduction-rape lied to cops in past Jun 2, 2009
She said she was then driven to a cabin in Gatlinburg, Tenn. where she was raped twice, according to the Sevier County Sheriff s Office. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Pizza man didn't believe kidnapping, rape victim at first May 31, 2009
Jansen bound the woman s hands and tied her to the car seat before driving her to Gatlinburg, Tenn ... He was signing the credit card slip when she popped up from the couch and showed me her tied hands and mouthed call 911, said Turner, who has been delivering pizzas at Capelli s Pizza in Gatlinburg for a month ... I had a gun at my side in case, said Toomey, who owns Toomey s Country Market in Gatlinburg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Pizza man leads cops to rape victim May 30, 2009
The victim and her husband visited Turner at Capelli's Pizza and Subs in Gatlinburg before heading home Wednesday. "She was just thanking me ... for trusting her," Turner said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Alleged rapist posts bond, was client of Atlanta woman May 30, 2009
Jansen bound the woman s hands and tied her to the car seat before driving her to Gatlinburg, Tenn. - about 240 miles north of Atlanta, the report states. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Event to recall Smoky Mountain memories May 28, 2009
Gatlinburg is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an event featuring people affected by the land purchase between Tennessee and North Carolina ... Gatlinburg tourism manager George Hawkins says the department will document the stories. (Yahoo News)
Howard's 24 lead Magic past Cavs for 2-1 lead May 25, 2009
Near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Contact us for rental information. (Yahoo News)
State briefs: Senate delays ‘cap and trade’ May 23, 2009
GATLINBURG An East Tennessee prosecutor says a grand jury in Sevierville has indicted a man and a woman in the death of the woman s 4-year-old daughter. The Knoxville News Sentinel quoted a statement by Distict Attorney General James B. Dunn in reporting Kimberly Lynch Biggerstaff and Rico Manuel Benitez of Gatlinburg have been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse ... Gatlinburg Police detectives arrested the couple Wednesday and they were held in lieu of 1 million bonds... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pierce named Mother of the Year May 15, 2009
As this year s winner Pierce received and engraved plaque, a dozen roses from Camden Florist, two fish plates, or the meal of her choice from Country and Western Steakhouse, $25 gift certificate from Marilyn s flowers and Gifts, eight piece dinner from Guiseppe s Grill, a patio pot from Log House Nursery, $20 gift certificate from Raphael s Restaurant, a floral wall picture from Teresa s Gifts at Eddie s Furniture and Appliance, two nights stay at the Garden Plaza Resort and Motel in Gatlinburg,... (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Woodworker's creations find a home at Friendship Village May 9, 2009
The students supplied many items for the annual wood carving events in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg supported by Dollywood. He completed another "Last Supper" carving while living in Tennessee and said the work is his way of giving back for all of the "wonderful blessings" in his life. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The long orange Lady Vol line May 4, 2009
Summitt was impressed enough to take the team to Gatlinburg for dinner and sightseeing, but Horton said most of the players were so tired, they found some rocking chairs on the front porch of an eatery and just rocked for relaxation. Brady was Summitts first point guard, and she wore a First Team T-shirt the idea belonged to teammate Joy Scruggs along with Sue Thomas Martin and several other members of Summitts first squad from 1973-74. (InsideTennessee.com)
Local artisan creates one-of-a-kind jewelry May 4, 2009
She has also honed her skills at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg. I attend a few craft shows two in Chattanooga and one at the Arts Center of Cannon County in Woodbury, she said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Kidney Walk Sunday in Maury County Park Apr 30, 2009
Mrs. DeMoss loves to travel and has been to Hilton Head and Gatlinburg along with regular trips to the coast every year. She is able to do this by arranging her dialysis treatments ahead of time with clinics in the areas she is visiting. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Putter around Apr 7, 2009
Gatlinburg Tn Golf Course Hole #12, affectionately known as "Sky Hi". It's 194 yards in length and drops 200 feet, tee to green, making it one of the most dramatic holes in the country. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sugar Ridge Creations offers a bit of Tennessee Americana Mar 16, 2009
However, she displays her work at a few local shows and craft fairs in Gatlinburg. Maury County's best kept secret. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Wilderness at the Smokies - Information and Enter to Win Mar 11, 2009
The resort is set in gorgeous Sevierville, just minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Enter to Win an Wilderness at the Smokies Prize Package. (FOX19.com, OH)
Smoky Mountains park's 75th anniversary Mar 6, 2009
Hikers explore Alum Cave Bluff in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tenn. The park is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a series of events. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Vols stalk state of Georgia Feb 21, 2009
Stupid anal song they play the whole game made famous by a top heavy no talent gatlinburg grifter. Man does anybody really claim a degree from that dump. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AT&T adding 50 new cell towers in state Feb 19, 2009
The investment will include rolling out its 3G network support for Clarksville, Jackson, Henderson and Gatlinburg, Tenn. as well as expanded support for the network in the Memphis and Nashville metropolitan areas. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Tina Williams, 99, mountain lover Feb 17, 2009
Friends and relatives who visited her family in Jones Cove, near Gatlinburg, didn t leave hungry. It was a tradition Mrs. Williams brought to Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What are the South's most romantic cities? Feb 8, 2009
Gatlinburg is always a warm welcome with the firplace burning and hot tub on the huge deck. They also provide grills to cook steaks and some cabins have pool tables and plasmas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
