Category Archives: Gatlinburg

Morning Mist Village

Along Glades Road, in the heart of Gatlinburg's historic Arts and Crafts Loop, you will find Morning Mist Village.  Take a break from your Smoky Mountain exploring, and head out Rt. 321 at stoplight number 3 ...

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The Day Elvis Died

This day in 1977 Elvis Presely died at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, TN. Just down the road from Gatlinburg, in Pigeon Forge, the memories live on.  It's a good show there, and never ceases to amaze ...

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Artfair Time: Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair!

Set-up today for the July 2010 version of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Running from July 16th through the 24th, look for me at the bottom of the escalator ...

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Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community

If you are in Gatlinburg on a Smoky Mountain vacation, don't forget about one of the most fun and unique activities ...

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Bear Tracks!

This morning, out walking the usual loop through the deserted development behind my cabin, suddenly there are big, muddy bear tracks crossing the road! There is a mud-hole from recent rains beside the road that ...

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Gatlinburg Farmers Market

Gatlinburg kicked off the fabulous Farmer's Market this past Saturday. The inaugural season will run ...

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Down at the Gatlinburg Aquarium

Ok, I know it's a tourist attraction, but it's really very good. My four grandsons can tour me ...

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On the Streets of Gatlinburg

You might see almost anything on the Parkway in Gatlinburg, a quiet mountain hamlet near the Great Smoky ...

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Craft Fair Time!

Excitement builds for the first arts and crafts fair of the season at the Convention ...

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Night Work

One of the ways that I survive here in the paradise of Gatlinburg and the Great ...

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Still Winter in Gatlinburg

Usually by the end of February, winter is losing its grip in our quiet little village on the edge of the Smoky Mountains. But this year we've still got the twice-weekly snowstorms, still wearing the ...

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Walkin’ around My Town

Still the snowcap on Mt. LeConte, still the cabin fever. So head downtown for a walk-around.

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Chapels of Love

What to write about on Valentine's Day weekend?  Gatlinburg is second only to Las Vegas in the number of wedding ceremonies each year ... around 10,000 for this small village near the Smoky Mountains. To ...

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A Snowy Walk

More snow today, and cabin fever setting in.  There's only so much relaxation a person can stand, gazing out at the Smoky Mountains, silent ...

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William Britten Gallery re-opens in new location

The finishing touches are done, the sign put up, and the welcome mat put down. The William Britten Gallery of Smoky Mountain images is officially open at the new, expanded location. The gallery is ...

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Snowy Winter in Gatlinburg

Sarah and I ventured out to dinner last night at the Cherokee Grill in downtown Gatlinburg.  It was a magical evening as we sat by the fireside with a view ...

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William Britten Gallery

Happy New Year! Another season begins along the Arts and Crafts Loop in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, near the Smoky Mountains.  ...

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Christmas in Gatlinburg

Christmas is over, but this time of year Gatlinburg, TN is aglow with thousands of lights. I like to venture out into the cold nighttime with my camera and try different techniques to get ...

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