Pigeon Forge Attraction · Mini Golf & Family Fun
About Smoky Mountain Cat House
Smoky Mountain Cat House is a gift shop for cat lovers at 3327 Old Mill Street in Pigeon Forge, a short walk from The Old Mill. Cheryl and Phil Anderson opened it in 1985, and it has been a stop for cat people from all over for more than 30 years. The owners call it the best little cat house in the Smokies, and they hope visitors will treat it as a home away from home, where you can pet and play with a cat while you’re away from your own.
Plan Your Visit
📍 Address
3327 Old Mill St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
📞 Phone
(865) 428-6133
🕒 Hours
Fall and holiday season (October to December): Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, closed Christmas Day. Hours change after the holidays (per the official website).
What you will find
The shelves are all about cats and the people who love them. A big part of the shop is catnip toys from the Yeowww brand: bananas, fish, rainbows, hearts, cigars, pillows, kitten mitten sets and loose catnip by the ounce. The website also lists cat grass that ships, cat-themed socks and a jewelry line called Pawsitively Jewels by Cheryl, made by one of the owners.
Most of the catnip toys on the website run from about $6 to $16. Prices can change, so check the Cat House website for the latest.
Plenty of people come in just to talk cats. The owners encourage you to show off pictures of your own and swap stories with other cat lovers, so bring your phone.
Hours through the seasons
The shop is open seven days a week. In spring and summer it’s open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 to 7 on Friday and Saturday and 11 to 5 on Sunday. From October through December the hours stretch to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 to 6 on Sunday. After the holidays, winter hours are 11 to 5 Sunday through Thursday and 11 to 6 on Friday and Saturday. It’s open on Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day and closed on Christmas Day.
Getting in touch
You can call the shop at 865-428-6133 or toll free at 800-733-MEOW (6369), or email smokymountaincathouse@outlook.com. The website also has a virtual tour if you want a look before you go.
Make an afternoon of it
The Cat House sits in the Old Mill area, so it’s easy to pair with lunch at The Old Mill Restaurant or a walk around The Old Mill and its shops. For more ideas, see our Pigeon Forge shopping page.