Cowboy Church

Yee-haw! Sing country praise with the Smoky Mountain Cowboy Church in Pigeon Forge, TN. This interdenominational church holds its services at the Country Tonite Theatre with free admittance and casual attire. Services can be heard on several local radio stations, Sirius Satellite Radio, as well as streamed online.

Grab your partner, dose-e-do, head on down to the Cowboy Church, http://www.smokymountaincowboychurch.com/ .

Hot Air Balloon Rides

What a better way than to get the entire scenic, panoramic view of the breath-taking Smoky Mountains that in a Hot Air Balloon. Smoky Mountain Balloon Adventures located in Dandridge, TN just north of Sevierville offers rides with views covering Cherokee Lake and Douglass Lake, scoping a fantastic view of the Smoky Mountains in the background. Most rides last about an hour to an hour and a half. All flights are booked as private flights ($259 per person) unless you can make arrangements with another couple or group to get a group rate ($199).

Get elevated around the Smokies today at http://www.smokymountainballoons.com/ .

Little Greenbrier School

This historic piece of the Smoky Mountains lies between Gatlinburg and Cades Cove. Constructed in 1881, the building was used as a school house and a church hall, but only until 1935. The entire building was built by hand with special carved lumber. Many children and church goers who attended Little Greenbrier were forced to miss out on services and classes if weather was inclimate due to the fact that they had to travel so far to get there. You can still take a walk through the school and visit the cemetery located in front of the school as well.

For maps to get to Little Greenbrier School in Wearrs Valley, go to http://www.discovergatlinburgtennessee.com/ .

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Try a taste of Tennessee’s finest home cooking, with fried green tomatoes, from the Smoky Mountains. This recipe is about impossible to beat with its simplicity, delightfulness, and down-right southern twang. Tennessee has some of the nations best selection of green tomatoes, especially locally in east Tennessee.

For further instructions on this recipe and how you can get started, get to cooking at http://www.mountains.org/cookbook/twice-baked.html .

Restaurant at Buckberry Creek Lodge

Relax and take a break atop the Smoky Mountains while enjoying your dining and visual experience at The Lodge at Buckberry Creek. The view sits nestled in the hills overlooking a fabulous view of Mount Leconte. This fine dining atmosphere will not only please your stomach, but also satisfy your need for breath-taking views in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Indulge in their delicious four-course meal selected daily by the chef. The Lodge takes reservations daily and also does private events.

Local Restaurant Coupons

                                                  

Traveling always incurs many expenses no matter where you go. Whether you are visiting east Tennessee for shopping, hiking or site seeing, saving money is important to any traveler. Smoky Mountain Coupons offers coupons for hotel accommodations, attractions, dining, shops and services. Use this site as a guide to saving you a penny and making the buck go further.

To print off coupons check out http://smokeymountaincoupons.com/_dinecou/aadineco.htm .

Backpacker Magazine’s Smokies Trails

                                                         

Backpacker Magazine has added a section to their website that gives you an in-depth synopsis of the trails located in the Smoky Mountains. This feature offers insightful information regarding featured hikes, their precise mileage, recommended routes, and places of interest to stop along the way on the trek. To make sure that your trip to the Smoky Mountains is complete, this guide is a must-view for any hiking enthusiast. This tool is a real treat and a definite plus and advantage to your hiking experience.

To check out other hiking locations and informative outdoor tips visit http://www.backpacker.com/ .

Summer Faculty Exhibition at Arrowmont

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, located in Gatlinburg, is known for its programs, classes and workshops that cover all kinds of artwork from ceramics to woodworking. Artists from all over the world display their different kinds of art in this gallery throughout the summer. Each faculty artist showcased offers a workshop for their admirers to seek help to learn the skills of each trade. This exhibit runs from May 29^th through August 15^th. The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday.

To check out other events and classrooms Arrowmont offers visit http://www.arrowmont.org/ .

George Jones in Concert

George Jones, a country music singing legend, brings his seasoned talent back to the Smoky Mountains. Jones, after countless #1 hits from the 1960’s to present day, was recently named artist of the month on GAC. He will be performing at the Smokies’ renown music venue, Country Tonite Theatre, located in Pigeon Forge. This not-to-miss event will take place on Friday July 31^st and Saturday August 1^st. Tickets are available for purchase online at http://www.countrytonitepf.com/show_info/buy_tickets.asp .

For any more inquiries about this event or others the venue is presenting, you can go to http://www.countrytonitetheatre.com/ .

Great Smoky Mountains Postcard Video

If you are planning a trip to the Smokies and want to know what all the fuss is about? Check out this awesome video of the Smokies. You will be awe-struck with the beauty and grandeur of the mountains.