Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the 40th annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association, is free to the public. The festival will include old-time mountain music, traditional harp singing, mountain craft demonstrations, and living ...

The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet held Nov. 30, 2015 celebrated the achievements of Gatlinburg citizens who have served the community with excellence. Recognizing his many years of faithful promotion of Gatlinburg as a premier tourist destination, Mayor Mike Werner was named the recipient of the 2015 Zeno Wall Jr. Tourism Award, capping the 2015 Gatlinburg Chamber ...

On Dec. 4, 2015, the 40th Fantasy of Lights Parade will step off at 7:30 p.m. celebrating the arrival of Santa Claus in Gatlinburg. Everyone is invited to wear a Santa hat to the parade to welcome Santa Claus to town! Actress and Bond Girl Rachel Grant will be the Grand Marshal of the Parade. Bond Girl Rachel Grant is ...

Friends of the Smokies raised $27,000 for Great Smoky Mountains National Park on #GivingTuesday, a globally-recognized day inspiring people to celebrate giving back by donating to nonprofit organizations in their communities. $17,000 in donations received by Friends of the Smokies on December 1, 2015 were met with $10,000 in matching funds provided by Patagonia and Home Federal Bank. “We are ...

Time to channel your inner Santa and sign up for the 2015 holiday season’s best race – The 5th Annual Santa Hustle 5K & Half Marathon taking place at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 in Sevierville, Tenn. This unique racecourse begins at Wilderness at the Smokies and goes along the Parkway of Sevierville and neighboring Pigeon Forge, offering ...

Guitarists Ed Gerhard and Bill Mize will present their 25th Annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This special evening with two of the country’s finest acoustic guitarists will feature Christmas classics, concert favorites and selected solo pieces. Every year, community members, friends and family attend the holiday concert following Arrowmont’s family ...

Laurel Rematore, executive director of Mesa Verde Museum Association in Colorado since 2008 and director of membership and development at Yosemite Association prior to that, has been named to take over the helm at Great Smoky Mountains Association. Rematore steps in to the leadership role at GSMA as its current executive director, Terry Maddox, is set to retire at year’s ...

Gatlinburg transforms into a magical winter wonderland just in time for the holidays during Gatlinburg Winter Magic, a Smoky Mountain tradition. For 26 years, Gatlinburg has delighted visitors of all ages with enchanting light displays, decorations, strolling musicians, special events and seasonal activities. “Santa Claus is Coming to Gatlinburg” during the 40th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 ...

With the holidays upon us, some may decide that an investment in a small company is the perfect holiday gift. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division wants to remove the mystery for investors about recently finalized rules that spell out specifics about how companies are allowed to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. “Crowdfunding is a ...

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, ...