Location: sevierville

Erika wraps up 2016 by highlighting some of her adventures in the Smoky Mountains. She’s flown, raced, golfed, eaten, biked and much more! Check out her recap of the amazing places she experienced in 2016. Be sure to join Erika on her adventures in 2017!!

Taste your way through the Smoky Mountains on the Rocky Top Wine Trail! The trail includes five wineries; Sugarland Cellars Winery, Mountain Valley Winery, Hillside Winery, The Apple Barn Winery, Eagle Springs Winery and one moonshine stop at Doc Collier Moonshine Distillery, all of which are made here, locally!! Be sure to include the Rocky […]

Whether you’re here for the holiday season or any other time of year, the Smokies is a great place for shopping for Christmas. Especially in light of the horrific tragedy experienced in the area with wildfires and evacuations, if and when you can support any of the area businesses, please do when it’s safe! Businesses […]

If you plan on staying here in the Smokies for the holidays, what better way to experience it than from the comfort of your cabin that has all its “halls” decked out for Christmas? We’ve done all the hard work for you and selected some great cabins that offer a full-blown holiday atmosphere. Some of […]

Winter is here already? I know we just saw the peak of fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains, but the Smokies starts their festivities off early. Early, like the second week of November! Gatlinburg Gatlinburg Winter Magic kicks off with a toasty Chili Cookoff from 5–8 p.m. on November 9th, which coincides with the start […]

Join Erika as she flies through the sky with Sky High Air Tours. Take in the beautiful scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains as you feel the wind in your hair as you soar through the air in this unique 1927 Waco. Stop by today for the experience of a lifetime!

Join Erika as she experiences the different restaurants of Johnson Family of Restaurants. Enjoy a steak at Alamo Steakhouse, satisfy your sweet tooth at Mad Dog’s Creamery, grab some bar-b-que at Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que, fill up at Mama’s Farmhouse and have some fresh, delicious pizza at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria! Johnson Family of Restaurants are proudly family owned […]

Planning a budget conscious trip to the Smokies isn’t as tricky as you may think. From museums and public parks that provide a wide range of activities to local businesses offering free (or very low cost) attractions, options abound for those seeking to come and enjoy the area without breaking the bank. In order to […]

Accompany Erika, our Smoky Mountain Explorer, as she paints a masterpiece while sipping on wine at Eagle Springs Winery’s Painting with at Twist. Eagle Springs Winery offers fun and interactive events such as Painting with a Twist & different wine festivals. At Eagle Springs Winery, they feature honey-based wines that are made locally in Tennessee. […]

The Great Smoky Mountains area is a prime destination to buy a variety of kitchen essentials at excellent prices. You’ll find outlet stores carrying bargain-priced items and specialty stores with unique gadgets and a wide selection of quality brands. We put together a handy list of recommended shops for you to visit below. Plus, we […]