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Haunted Knoxville a Mix of History and Ghost Hunting

Haunted Knoxville a Mix of History and Ghost Hunting

A love of history and storytelling, along with interest in the paranormal, has led a man to offer ghost hunting adventures of haunted Knoxville landmarks. J-Adam Smith was never really a believer in the paranormal research. His interest in the burgeoning field came about serendipitously following the purchase of a home in Leesburg, Fla. across from a city park. The ...

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Smokies Moves to New Lottery System for Synchronous Fireflies Event Parking Passes

Smokies Moves to New Lottery System for Synchronous Fireflies Event Parking Passes

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that parking passes for shuttle transportation to view the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont will be distributed this year via a lottery system. Since 2006, access to the Elkmont area has been limited to shuttle-service during the eight days of predicted peak activity in order to reduce traffic congestion and provide a safe viewing ...

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40+ Workshops Offered at Hands On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend

40+ Workshops Available at Hands On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend

Gatlinburg is gearing up and preparations are underway for the first-ever Hands On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend from April 8 through April 10, 2016 in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. The 2016 Hands On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend provides arts and crafts lovers the opportunity to own a beautifully crafted piece of artwork made with their ...

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TopJump Trampoline Park Opens in Pigeon Forge

TopJump Trampoline Park Opens in Pigeon Forge

Kids and adults alike can jump for joy, bounce, flip and a number of other activities at the new TopJump attraction in Pigeon Forge. The first of its kind in Sevier County, the 34,000 square foot TopJump Trampoline Park has all the traditional trampoline park activities such as dodge ball, basketball, ninja course, gladiator pit and an airbag. It also ...

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Dolly Parton Announces Pure & Simple Concert Date in Pigeon Forge

Dolly Parton Announces Pure & Simple Concert Date in Pigeon Forge

Dolly Parton brings her Pure & Simple concert tour home to Sevier County, Tenn. with a stop at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge on Nov. 15, 2016 to benefit her Imagination Library. The Pure & Simple tour is Parton’s first North American concert tour in more than 25 years and takes her to more than 60 cities across the ...

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Park Hosts Stargazing Event at Cades Cove

Park Hosts Stargazing Event at Cades Cove

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, will offer a 3-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove on Saturday, April 2, 2016 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Experienced astronomers and numerous telescopes will be on hand to provide a discovery of the spring sky’s position of stars, galaxies, and constellations, including the Milky Way. In case ...

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Tri-County Lions Club Holding Fundraising Dance & Karaoke

Tri-County Lions Club Holding Fundraising Dance & Karaoke

A fundraising event for the Tri-County Lions Club will offer dancing and karaoke to the music of the 1950–60s, and an Elvis Show. The family friendly event is planned for Friday, April 8, 2016 at Andy’s Junction, 202 Williams Road in Seymour, Tenn. (behind Connie’s Kitchen). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dance begins at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will ...

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Country Tonite Celebrates 20th Season with Sevier County Days Special

Country Tonite Celebrates 20th Season with Sevier County Days Special

Celebrating its 20th spectacular season, Country Tonite rises to new heights in 2016 with a show opening on March 24th that showcases new elements and changes along with fan favorites from past seasons. This year’s show yet again promises the unique entertainment experience and award winning identity that sets Country Tonite apart. Where faith, family, and freedom are themes that ...

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Lightning Rod Roller Coaster Won’t Be Ready for Dollywood Opening

Lightning Rod Roller Coaster Won't Be Ready for Dollywood Opening

Dollywood has announced Lightning Rod, its newest coaster, will not be completed in time for the theme park’s opening this week. When Dollywood in Pigeon Forge opens its doors to crowds for the 2016 season on March 19, visitors will no doubt be disappointed that they will not have the opportunity to experience Lightning Rod, both the world’s fastest wood ...

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Not to Scale: Exhibit by Arrowmont’s Artists-in-Residence Opening

Not to Scale: Exhibit by Arrowmont’s Artists-in-Residence Opening

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is exhibiting works by current Artists-in-Residence in Not to Scale – the final exhibition from Charlie Ryland, Drew Davis Johnson, Julia Gartrell, Sarah Rachel Brown and Skye Livingston. The Artists-in-Residence Program provides early career, self-directed artists time, space and support to experiment and develop a new body of work in a creative community environment. Each year, five artists of different media ...

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