2012 is underway and things are picking back up in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg.  Here is a compilation of what's going on with contact information.

Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee:
2/9-2/10 At Country Tonite Theater
1.800.792.4308

Store Britches
2/17-2/18 at the Gatlinburg American Legion
A play to benefit the Lucinda Ogle Cabin Restoration
1.937.475.7572

Saddle Up!
2/23-2/26 at Various locations
http://www.visitmysmokies.com/Saddle-Up-Pigeon-Forge.aspx

Gatlinburg Improv Fest
2/23-2/26 at Sweet Fanny Adams Theater
865.325.9712

Music Heals
3/8 at 6:30 at Sevierille Civic Center
Concert to benefit American Cancer Society's Relay for Life

A Mountain Quiltfest
03/14-03/17 at Music Road Convention Center
http://www.mountainquiltfest.com/

Mere Haggard
4/12 at 8pm at the Country Tonite Theater
http://www.firstclassconcerts.com/

Go out and enjoy these great area events!

Great Things Are Coming With Springtime......

I am talking about FOOD!  We have so many choices of restaurants with such great variety of menus here in the Great Smoky Mountains.  And here are a few secrets that we locals really appreciate:

The Johnson Family of Restaurants offers great discounts during January through March 4th and they have been doing this for a few years now.  It is a phenomenal deal and you can have a feast for what you would pay for fast-food.  All the specials are dine in only.

Alamo Steakhouse (I am putting my favorite first):
Buy one get one free lunch (M-F 11a-3p)
Buy one get one free dinner (Wednesday only)

Bennetts Pit Barbecue:

Buy one get one free lunch (M-F 11a-3p)

Mama's Farmhouse:

10.00 All you can eat dinner of 3 meats, 5 veggies, soup, bread, dessert and a beverage!(M-F)

Big Daddy's Pizzeria:

Buy one get one free lunch (M-F 11a-3p)

Buy one get one free dinner (Friday only)

See, I told you so!  Where can you get an all you can eat home-cooked dinner with all those choices and a beverage for 10.00!?!?  Unheard of!

And, if you happen to be visiting the area outside of the dates for these specials, you can visit their websites and get coupons for up to 15% off.  

And last but definitely not least.........We have heard that my husbands prayers have been answered.  We are getting a Buffalo Wild Wings!  I am sure we will be found there at least once a week as soon as the doors open.  We have been amazed that you really can't find a true hot wings restaurant close by.  We usually travel to Knoxville to Quaker Steak to satisfy our cravings.  Think of the money we will save in gas!

Welcome 2011! Upcoming Events For January and February

Night Magic Skiing Gatlinburg : Jan 02, 2011 — Feb 25, 2011 Ober Gatlinburg:  For more information click here.

Wilderness Wildlife Week Pigeon Forge : Jan 08, 2011 — Jan 15, 2011  The award-winning 21st annual event has something for all ages.  Seminars, lectures, walking tours, hikes, and hands on events all about the glorious creatures that live here in our Great Smoky Mountains.  For more information click here.

Titanic's Ice Sculpting Competition Pigeon Forge : Jan 22, 2011 The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge will kick-off its first free, family themed, outdoor event with a major ice carving competition on Saturday, January 22 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Professionals and amateurs will sculpt 250 pounds of ice into a work of art.  Come early to get the best spots by the stage.  For more information click here.

Tennessee Winter Special Olympics Gatlinburg : Jan 30, 2011 — Feb 02, 2011 Watch and cheer as the Special Olympics athletes compete for the gold in their annual Winter Olympics day.  For more information click here.

Titanic's Sweetheart Month Pigeon Forge : Feb 01, 2011 — Feb 28, 2011 Valentine's Day will be celebrated all 28 days of the month! Wedding Renewal Ceremonies will be held on the Grand Staricase and officiated by the captian.  Reservations are required, space is limited. For more information click here.  Townsend's Winter Heriatge Festival Townsend:  Feb 03, 2011 - Feb 06, 2011 The Festival is a celebration of the human history, natural beauty, and cultural traditions of Townsend, Cades Cove, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Lectures, classes, mountain crafts, mountain music, hikes, walks, tours, an award winning event that has something for everyone.  For more information click here.

Saddle Up! Pigeon Forge : Feb 24, 2011 — Feb 27, 2011 Saddle Up! is an award-winning 4-day event. A celebration of the American West that features concerts, Cowboy poetry, chuckwagon cookoff, and even Cowboy Church. For more information click here.

Night Magic Skiing Gatlinburg : Jan 02, 2011 — Feb 25, 2011 Skiers and snowboarders will be able to stay on the slopes well into the evening during Night Magic from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg.  For more information click here.

Top 10 Christmas Light Shows: Look How We Ranked!

Congratulations to us, we took the #1 and #4 spots.  We aren't too surprised!

Christmas Light Shows

1. Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, West Knoxville and Bristol, Tenn. 2. Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo. 3. Oglebay Festival of Lights, Wheeling, W.Va. 4. Smoky Mountain Winterfest, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tenn. 5. Trail of Lights, Austin, Texas 6. Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier, Ga. 7. Holiday Festival of Lights, Charleston, S.C. 8. Enchanted Garden of Lights, Chattanooga, Tenn. 9. Louisville MEGA Cavern, Louisville, Ky. 10. Southern Lights, Lexington, Ky.

Source: America's Best Online.net