Events

More than 750 Jeeps and several thousand Jeep aficionados have targeted Pigeon Forge for the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. The one-day event is Aug. 29, 2015 indoors at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. “This is only our third year for this showcase event, and we’ve grown enough to need a major indoor facility,” said Pete Brookman, president of ...

You can learn about preparedness, survival, self-defense and self-sufficiency at the upcoming Mountain Prepper Expo in Sevierville. The 2nd Annual Mountain Prepper Expo will be held at May 16-17, 2015 at the Sevierville Convention Center. One of the largest emergency preparedness events in the country, the event will feature a wide range of exhibitors and offer free classes. Franklin, N.C. ...

Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has changed the venue of the Lumberjack Feud DockDogs® Wild Card Challenge May 8-10, 2015 from the Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge to McCarter Farm on 4068 Wears Valley Road in Sevierville, Tenn. to accommodate the anticipated attendance. McCarter Farm will provide ample space for parking and spectators, as well as the ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is pleased to announce the selection of Dana Soehn as the Park’s 2014 “Employee of the Year.” This marks the 31th anniversary of an important partnership between the park and its neighboring communities, which recognizes the outstanding work of park employees in all disciplines. A public event will be held on Monday, May 4, at ...

Kids who saw the first Dolly’s Homecoming Parade are bringing their own kids to the parade now because Pigeon Forge’s annual salute to hometown celebrity Dolly Parton is 30 years old. Tens of thousands of fans will be on hand Friday, May 1, 2015 to wave at Parton as the parade proceeds through the center of town along the attraction-lined ...

The City of Sevierville Trees/Trails and Beautification Board will celebrate its 31st year as a TREE CITY USA at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 with an Arbor Day Celebration at the Forks of the River Cemetery Park, corner of East Main Street and Emert Avenue in downtown Sevierville. Parking will be available across the street at Family Dollar ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the dates for the synchronous firefly viewing event in Elkmont. The ticketed event will take place from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The online ticketing system, operated through www.recreation.gov, will again provide visitors with guaranteed parking passes for Sugarlands Visitor Center where ticket-holders will park for reserved shuttle service to ...

Friends of the Smokies is hosting the 17th Annual Picnic in Pittman for the Park on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The 3P BBQ, co-hosted by Phillip & Vicky Fulmer and Jim Ogle, raises money in support of education, historic preservation, wildlife management programs and more in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 3P BBQ is an evening of fun ...

Despite a chance of rain this weekend, cars are already lining the parkway and spectators are arriving for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run. The Spring Pigeon Forge Rod Run will be held April 17-18, 2015 at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. This is the 33rd year for the event. It was previously held at the Grand Resort Hotel, but ...

A derby-themed event on Friday will raise money for the United Way of Sevier County. A Night at the Derby, presented by the Comedy Barn Theater, will be held 6 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Conner-Short Center (CAPE) on the Walters State Community College campus in Sevierville. Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way of ...