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A Pair of Tragic Animal Encounters Were Reported in Tennessee

Two incidents in the news recently have served as sobering reminders about observing recommended practices and exercising due care in the mountains of Tennessee.

Both incidents serve to remind us that while the mountains – and their wildlife – are beautiful, there are dangers....



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A steak lover's dream: Peddler vs Alamo

Rating two of the top steakhouses in the Smoky Mountains...

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Best and Worst Meals in Pigeon Forge

For nearly 30 years, I've dined in Pigeon Forge ...

Seafood in the Smokies? Yes Indeed

I generally won't order seafood more than an hour from the coast, but...


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How Rare Is an Albino Bear? Is There a White Black Bear?

6 Things You Need To Know about the Rare Albino Bear The animal in the picture above is a black bear. No, you’re not looking at the next gold and white dress debate. (Or was black and blue?) Even though this guy looks a bit like a lost polar bear or a white grizzly bear, he (or she) is a subspe.....

9 Things You Shouldn’t Do in the Smoky Mountains, According to a Local

An area Smoky Mountain resident’s plea to park visitors I see them every so often: Someone visiting one of our national parks with little or no common sense. Maybe they’re out west and get too close to a buffalo. Or maybe they’re in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and .....

There’s an entire Harry Potter Inspired Village Hidden Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Did you know an entire rentable Harry Potter-inspired village is hidden near Gatlinburg, TN? In the Smokies, we have a grand tradition of thumbing our noses at things like laws. We have traditionally eschewed the idea that outsiders can come here and tell us what to do. Especially up in the mount.....

The Apple Barn in Tennessee With Apple-Flavored Everything

Tennessee native lists favorite things about local favorite attraction The Apple Barn Cider Mill and General Store is a popular, iconic destination in Sevierville Tennessee, very close to the Pigeon Forge line. I love going there for the shopping, apple treats and especially the winery. Plus, two.....


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