Bears on the Move: City Issues New “Bear Wise” Reminder
Rising wildlife encounters prompt officials to remind locals and tourists to keep Pigeon Forge safe for both people and bears. As autumn winds down, bears across Sevier County are foraging more aggressively — and that’s bringing them closer to human spaces. The City...Park Funding Extended Through Oct. 19
Local‑state partners struck a new agreement to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through mid‑October. Amid the federal government shutdown, Sevier County, along with the municipalities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and others, reached a...Gatlinburg Bypass Closed After Landslide
Gatlinburg Bypass landslide closureFollowing heavy rainfall recently, a landslide has left the Gatlinburg Bypass closed until further notice, according to the official Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facebook page. Local TV video shows mud, trees, and debris...Visitor Spending Slows, but Pigeon Forge Spirit Stays Strong
A dip in spring tourism spending challenges local businesses — and inspires creative adaptation. The numbers are in, and for the first time in years, Pigeon Forge’s tourism spending dipped slightly this past spring. City finance reports show a 10% drop compared to the...
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