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On Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. the Gatlinburg Farmers Market will host its first annual Holiday Market at the Covered Bridge indoors in space 3B1 (beside Quiet Reflections Massage) along the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts loop on Glades Road. Market goers can enjoy a festive, indoor holiday marketplace with local artisans selling honey, eggs, ...

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 ...

What is Backyard Biosecurity? Backyard biosecurity means doing everything you can to protect your birds from disease. As a bird owner, keeping your birds healthy is a top priority. Your birds can become sick or die from exposure to just a few unseen bacteria, viruses, or parasites. In a single day, these germs can multiply and infect all of your ...

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 ...

Well over 8,000 people turned out as Gatlinburg kicked off the 26th year of Smoky Mountain Winterfest Wednesday night with the annual Gatlinburg Chili Cookoff and Winter Magic Kickoff on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. To signify the start of Gatlinburg Winter Magic, city officials turned on more than 3 million lights across downtown. A tough night of competition led ...

Sevierville Parks and Recreation is now registering teams for the winter basketball league. The 3-on-3 basketball league will be co-ed and for adults 18 and over. Games will be played on Monday and Thursday nights beginning November 30, 2015. The registration deadline has been extended until November 24, 2015. Prices for the basketball league are $100 per team. Registration packets ...

Consume fresh juices and ciders safely this Fall! Juices provide many important nutrients, but consuming untreated juices can pose health risks to your family. Did You Know? When fruits and vegetables are fresh-squeezed or used raw, bacteria from the produce can end up in your juice or cider. Unless the produce or the juice has been pasteurized or otherwise treated ...

An adults-only race anchors a weekend of activities at LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge in April, 2016. Everyone who runs in the RetroRunning event next April in Pigeon Forge is guaranteed to set a personal record. That’s because it’s the only race ever that’s exactly 5 miles, 916 yards long. The peculiar distance and the fact it’s only for runners ...