The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce is reminding the community to shop small during Small Business Saturday on Nov, 28, 2015. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. Celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the day has given small businesses across the country a huge boost. “Recognizing the importance of supporting small, independently-owned businesses ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites visitors to join them for ranger-led hikes across the park on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Hikes will be offered in the Cataloochee, Elkmont, and Cades Cove areas of the park providing an outstanding opportunity for people of all ages to #OptOutside and enjoy the park. Rangers, park volunteers, and Friends of the Smokies staff ...

In celebration of the season, Home Federal Bank invites the public to enjoy its Christmas gift to the community – two free screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. “We’ve been presenting this holiday classic film for six years, and we appreciate this opportunity to make the holidays brighter for so ...

Governor Haslam’s proposed Insure Tennessee program will be the topic of public discussion at a gathering in Sevierville on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. The discussion is hosted by the Sevier County Democrats and the public is invited to attend and participate. Insure Tennessee is the Governor’s proposal to offer Health Coverage for those whose incomes are under 100% of the ...

Wilderness at the Smokies and the Sevier County Food Ministries teamed up for a tremendously successful 2015 Holiday Food Drive this fall. Wilderness at the Smokies offered the community twelve days throughout the months of October and November to bring five non-perishable food items per person in exchange for admission to the Wild WaterDome indoor waterpark. In doing this, the ...

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is alerting Tennessee consumers to be on high alert for fraudulent sweepstakes and lottery offers they may receive via mail, phone, or social media. Using the household brand name of nationally known sweepstakes companies such as the Publishers Clearing House, scammers are ...

Sugarlands Distilling Company, crafters of authentic Smoky Mountain spirits, has added Blueberry Muffin and Peanut Butter and Jelly moonshine to their award-winning line of spirits. Beginning November 27, 2015, fans of Sugarlands Shine will be able to enjoy and purchase the two newest moonshine offerings at the distillery in downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn. The two new flavors will also be available ...

Tennessee State Parks will offer free, guided hikes at all 56 of its parks on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 the day after Thanksgiving. This is the second year for this event, and one in a series of five statewide hikes throughout the year. “The After Thanksgiving Hikes are a perfect way to spend time with family and friends,” said TDEC ...

Thanks to Ober Gatlinburg’s new snowmaking technology, the attraction has two events set to open this month, the Back in Blue Rail Jam and snow tubing. Back In Blue Rail Jam at Ober Gatlinburg Ober Gatlinburg is pleased to announce Volunteer Chevrolet will be returning as the presenting sponsor for the 2015/2016 season opening event. The Back in Blue Rail Jam ...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Gatlinburg is ringing in Christmas cheer Thanksgiving weekend with Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees at the Gatlinburg Convention Center Nov. 25 – 29, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This year’s event will exhibit more than 80 elaborately decorated Christmas trees for purchasing. All proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky ...