Affordable Mountain Towns 🚵‍♀️


5 Tourist-Free Smoky Mountain Towns You Can Afford

The mountains of East Tennessee can be a beautiful place to live. I’ve spent the better part of the last 30 years living in communities up and down East Tennessee. But that beauty can come at a price.

Do you want to explore relatively affordable spots in the mountains near Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge?



🍽️The Foodie Guide to The Smokies🍖

🍔 Blue Moose Challenges Calhoun’s

Blue Moose takes on Calhoun’s—see who claims the crown...

🥩Battle of Gatlinburg's Steakhouses

See which restaurant wins for flavor, atmosphere & value...

🍳 Paula Deen’s vs. Mama’s Farmhouse

Two Southern staples go head-to-head for the best comfort food...

🦀 Pinchy’s vs. Chesapeake’s

Seafood lovers, we tested both to see who serves the top catch...


🏨Looking for a Place to Stay🛏️

Gatlinburg Lodging

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Pigeon Forge Lodging

View a map of the hotels in and around the Pigeon Forge area.


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