As the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown on October 1, 2025, many travelers planning fall getaways to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) and nearby towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have been...
Read MoreRising 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...
Read MoreLocal‑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...
Read MoreGatlinburg 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...
Read MoreA 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...
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