You wake up from your cozy bed, relaxed, and rejuvenated after an evening of movies and games by a warm fire and an exciting day in downtown Pigeon Forge. You are sure to have seen the plethora of restaurants on the Parkway and the last thing you want to do with your dreamy morning is spend it scouring through the…

While savory Southern dining is a specialty in the heart of the South in the Great Smoky Mountains, the tourism has lured some fantastic food concepts with the promise of year-round business resulting in a variety of eateries you may not have expected here in Pigeon Forge! From Italian and Cuban to German, and Mexican, dig into all kinds of…

The Island in Pigeon Forge is alluring from the Parkway thanks to the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, but it may pack a lot more fun than you originally assumed. Even walking around The Island can be a bit overwhelming as your eyes are drawn in all directions, especially to the hypnotic lights of the choreographed fountains! After spending a full…

Hear the sizzle in the fryin’ pan? Smell the comforting aroma of steaming corn bread and green beans simmered in bacon? You must be at Grandma’s house—or at a Grandma-approved Southern-style restaurant in the Smokies! In fact, you’ll find plenty of restaurants that specialize in good ole Southern cooking without ever leaving the mountain town of Pigeon Forge. So after…

When you hear Southern food, you may think of fried chicken, barbecue pork, roast beef, and burgers. But Pigeon Forge has much more than that. In fact, you don’t have to eat meat at all to find some great options for meals and snacks in the Great Smoky Mountains. From Mexican and Italian to Southern foods and beyond, you can…

Sure, you can cool down this summer by jumping in a refreshing pool, taking a tube ride down the river, or riding the rapids on a raft. But one of the simplest and tastiest ways to cool down—and one that doesn’t require you to wear a bathing suit—is heading to The Island in Pigeon Forge for a delicious sweet treat!…

Talk about options. Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the surrounding mountain cities want to make you feel right at home during your visit to the Smokies. That’s why there’s been a wave of restaurants offering new options on their menus: gluten-free, lactose free, vegan, vegetarian, organic—you name it! If you’re looking for a vacation destination where EVERYONE can have a great…

Known for her Southern-style cooking and use of butter in every dish, celebrity chef and TV personality Paula Deen is a household name. Along with her sons, Jamie and Bobby, she owns and runs The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. She’s published more than a dozen cookbooks, and she has a dessert line available at Walmart. Over the…