Tennessee Homemade Wine - Quality Wine & Southern Hospitality Although it's only been in business for three years, Tennessee Homemade Wines has quickly received a reputation for quality wine and great Southern hospitality. Located on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, guests are welcome to stop any day of the week for free tastings. Along with [...]
The Old Forge Distillery - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee The Old Forge Distillery -- named after the iron forge that "forged a community" -- opened its doors in 2014 with its own line of moonshine, distilled using freshly-ground grain from The Old Mill. Today, it still continues to add new spirit offerings, including rum, vodka, Tennessee [...]
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW SERVES UP GREAT FOOD & HEARTY LAUGHS Whodunnit I love a good "whodunnit," as well as great company with yummy food -- and Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge didn't disappoint one bit! When my friend and I arrived at the theater, we were seated at [...]
Ole Smoky Whiskey Distillery - Gatlinburg, TN A memorable trip to Ole Smoky Whiskey... My trip to the Ole Smoky Whiskey Distillery at its Barrelhouse location in Gatlinburg was certainly one to remember. As a whiskey newbie, I had only tasted just a few samples of the good stuff just recently. The Ole Smoky Whiskey's [...]
I didn't know that much about liquor before my trip to Tennessee Legend Distillery -- I'm more of a wine gal, myself -- but the service and the products were so good, I was intrigued and wanted to learn more. Tennessee Legend Distillery's Web site declares that it offers "distinct flavors and skillful craftsmanship" -- [...]
I'll never forget the first time I attended the Smoky Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge. As a former entertainment reporter, I had seen many shows in many theaters. But minutes into the Smoky Mountain Opry, I could tell that this production was on another level than the other local shows I had experienced. With its [...]
Sure, there's wine country out West -- but did you know we have our own little haven here in the Smokies? Mill Bridge Winery is one of several wineries in the area that local and visiting enthusiasts can't stop raving about. Located on the banks of the Pigeon River, adjacent to the Old Mill, the [...]
Captain Jim's Seafood Buffet boasts "good friends, good food" -- you can find a little bit of everything to please your palate in a relaxed, entertaining setting. Along with their All You Can Eat Crab Legs, Captain Jim's has New England Clam Chowder, Tropical Crab Salad, Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, Calamari, Frog Legs, Peel 'n [...]
If you're looking for variety in your "ruckus juice," be sure to make a trip to Smith Creek Moonshine. Located in Tanger Outlets in Pigeon Forge, Smith Creek Moonshine has become a fast favorite for both tourists and locals. Current featured flavors include Sweet Tea, Apple Pie, Salted Caramel, Lemon Lime, Peach, Chocolate Silk, and [...]
Looking for the perfect adventure during your stay in the Smokies? Smoky Mountain Outdoors has it with white water rafting! As the "Most Trusted Outfitter on the Pigeon River," Smoky Mountain Outdoors continues to welcome a steady stream of white water rafting crowds, especially from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Youth groups, corporate retreats, [...]