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Is it Still Worth it to Plan a Holiday Shopping Trip to the Smokies?

I’ve always been a fan of Black Friday shopping. There's a little twinge – for some people more than a little – of competition in getting to the store, getting in line, and getting the best deal.

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For years, I would plan to scour the ads, identify a deal or two I really wanted from the major retailers, and then head into the Smokies to browse for other holiday deals.

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In recent years, as the heavy push of Black Friday shopping faded, I’ve spent a lot more time online...

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