Spend Heartfelt Holidays In The Great Smoky Mountains

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In an article dated November 21st, Time magazine listed Pigeon Forge as one of the top nine most “Christmassy” towns in America. When we take a look at all of the events, activities & traditions surrounding  the holidays in The Great Smoky Mountains, there is no room to wonder why.

Just this past weekend, Ripley’s Aquarium of The Smokies presented the 36th Annual Fantasy Of Lights Christmas Parade in Gatlinburg. More than 80,000 spectators were expected for the event. With over 100 parade entries and more than a dozen marching bands from Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Alabama it was a beautiful Christmas event. You can watch the festivities on video at this link. Coming up this Saturday, December 10th you can join The Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the 36th Annual Festival Of Christmas Past at Sugarlands Visitors Center. Focusing on the culture of the Smoky Mountains with an emphasis on Christmas, this is a free event sponsored in cooperation with The Great Smoky Mountains Association. There will be music by the Lost Mill String Band, Boogertown Gap and South of the River Boys, demonstrations of making mountain berry baskets, apple-head dolls, quilts, and apple butter along with many special presentations throughout the day.

In Pigeon Forge you can enjoy over five million lights on display, stop by Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas (three-time winner of America’s Best Christmas Event), take a stroll through The Christmas Place (the American South’s largest Christmas store) or spend an evening at the brand new “Smoky Mountain Opry Christmas Spectacular”.

These are just a few of the events that go on in Sevier County during this part of the year. It is truly a special time when The Smoky Mountains come to life with all of the beauty and cheer of the holidays.

Imagine spending your holidays below snow-capped mountain peaks, cozy by the fireplace in your Smoky Mountain cabin. It would be easy to take part in all of these holiday activities and maybe even start a few new traditions of your own. With plenty of homes to choose from, why not get started now towards having your own “Smoky Mountain Christmas” to look forward to? Visit our website to view the wide array of homes available.

Here are a few of my featured listings:

 

Your Smoky Mountain Dream
Smoky Mountain dream cabin for a great price. Wrap around covered decks w/vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Level yard, patio, spacious rooms and walking distance to Arts & Crafts shops.
Type: Single Family Home
Location:
Price: $239,900
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Private Oasis Bordering National Park
Private mountain oasis tucked on over an acre bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plenty of amenities & plenty of space.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $369,900
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Wonderful Family Home/Fenced Yard!!
Great family home with additional space for possible, media room, in-laws quarters, or teenage paradise. 2 car garage, fenced back yard, and close to Knoxville or Sevierville.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Sevierville,TN
Price: $259,900
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Take Time To Enjoy Family Thanksgiving In A Smoky Mountain Home

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Your choices range from homes in Gatlinburg to rental cabins/chalets elsewhere in the East Tennessee Smokies. The time we choose to spend with family can take on a special quality when we truly savor each moment. The holidays, from Thanksgiving thru the end of the year, serve to remind us that another calendar year is coming to an end. It is a wake up call to pause and give thanks. This special family time is important to include the children. The eldest family members should be acknowledged for their wisdom and experience. These elders should be encouraged to pass their expertise to younger generations. Advice from experienced family members has never been more crucial, given the challenges that currently face humanity across the planet. Most important at this time of year is to be thankful for life’s many blessings. When we take time to feel gratitude all aspects of our lives are enriched.

Obviously, there are a ton of local activities and celebrations here in Sevier County to amp up any Holiday vacation. Our blog has touched on the Holiday lighting displays across the county in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville. Gatlinburg has their Trolley Ride Of Lights going on through January 30th. The city adds then; The Festival Of Trees, Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Holiday Show, The Nutcracker and Winter Magic Tunes & Tales. Go online to pull up details on these events and much more.

If you are entertaining the purchase of Smoky Mountain real estate, visit our website to get started online. We geared the website to assist our clients and customers.There are helpful tips to get started in the quiet of your own home. You proceed at your own pace. When the timing is right, our team of professionals is here to help you finalize your purchase. Go online and begin today!

Here are a few of my featured listings:

Tucked Away Above It All
What a great deal on a nice, clean & spacious mountain get away.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $129,900
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Stunning View Of Mount Leconte
Absolutely stunning view of Mt. Leconte & ski resort. Fantastic complex in excellent condition that is of the highest construction quality.
Type: Condo
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $199,900
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Upper Unit With Views!!
Much sought after top level corner condo has it all. Great mountain views & two large balconies put you one on one with the spacious outdoors.
Type: Condo
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $112,000
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Many History Buffs Would Love a Gatlinburg Home

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Gatlinburg properties tend to be a hot market for investors and for history enthusiasts.  Gatlinburg tends to showcase its’ past and culture more prominently then most parts of this great nation.  The State of Tennessee developed a Heritage Trail that highlights; historic locations, arts and crafts, music, and the transportation networks of an earlier era.  Historians credit Martha Jane Huskey Ogle for being the first settler in Gatlinburg.  This middle aged widow came to the area in 1807, with a number of family members.  The town name at that time was White Oak Flats, named for the predominant tree species of that location.  Other families soon settled this part of the Smokies including- McCarters, Reagans, Whaleys, and Trenthams.  However, in 1854 Radford C. Gatlin moved in, and opened the second general store in the village.  He was a controversial individual, who ended up being banished from the community. Despite all this, the city is named after him.  In the first century of existance, Gatlinburg changed very little as a relatively independent, self-sufficient community.  The Civil War brought challenges with most mountain people trying to remain neutral.  One small military action was fought here, but life was tough once the war was over.  In 1912, some relief came through public schooling created by Pi Beta Phi Fraternity.  This school spread education and helped to rekindle Appalachian arts and crafts, which grew in the community.  The largest boost to Gatlinburg came with the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  After World War II, the tourism propelled this small community into an all-year-around destination for conventions and tourists.

Go online and you will find a multitude of links to quench your thirst for historical fulfuillment.  Better yet, go on our website and find a Gatlinburg property to fit your personal criteria.  Once you lock in your own Gatlinburg domain, you can explore all that history provides in this area, and throughout the rest of the Smokies.  Begin Today!

Here Are A Few of My Current and Sold Listings:

Log Home w/ Great Rental History!
True log home with lots of charm and modern comfort. Only five minutes to Gatlinburg, ski resort and Great Smoky Mountains. Totally updated top to bottom with new appliances, first rate oak floors, fixtures, granite bath counter and much more.Must see!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $139,988
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Using Correct Marketing-Sold in 15 Days!
Wow!! The Mountain Views! This cabin is loaded with decks so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Fully furnished with den/media room, plus recreation room for entertaining. Sit by the fire on a cool evening. This is a must see!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Pigeon Forge
Price: $229,900
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Fully Furnished and Ready for Rental
Great deal on a three level home that is fully furnished. Large bonus room that could be a theatre/bonus room.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $169,900
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Elk in Smoky Mountain National Park

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Elk (mark.woodbury on flikr.com)
Elk (mark.woodbury on flikr.com)

A huge wildlife draw is the elk in Smoky Mountain National Park.  Reintroduced to the park eight years ago, the elk are prospering despite a rough start with the black bears during the beginning of the release of just 52 animals. 

In a couple of weeks, the elk population will surpass 100 animals and will succeed the native elk that were hunted out of the mountains around 175 years ago. 

The elk have attracted huge crowds of sightseers and have even caused traffic jams on the weekends.  Volunteers of the Elk Bugle Corps are on hand though to educate visitors about the elk and to remind people of the 150 foot safety boundary around the elk. 

For more attractions in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or information on smoky mountain property, please contact Jason White, a smoky mountain real estate agent at 877-678-2121.

Congress Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Smoky Mountain National Park

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Smoky Mountain National Park (Marcy Reiford on flickr.com)
Smoky Mountain National Park (Marcy Reiford on flickr.com)

It was a big night for the Smoky Mountain National Park in Congress recently. 

Both houses passed a resolution to recognize the 75th anniversary of the creation of this great national park.  Tennessee and North Carolina lawmakers sponsored the resolution. 

The Smoky Mountain National Park is the largest protected area in the eastern US and covers about 521,621 acres of land in both states. 

The park and surrounding areas are the most visited national park in the US with over 9 million visitors a year.  Outside the park is the communities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville TN.  All of these communities lay in close proximity to the park and have great properties for sale. 

Jason White, a local Smoky Mountain real estate agent, can provide more information on Smoky Mountain properties for sale.

Pigeon Forge TN Unique Attractions

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Pigeon Forge TN Zorb
Pigeon Forge TN Zorb

Without a doubt Pigeon Forge’s close proximity to the Smoky Mountain National Park makes this area a great tourist draw.

Some of Pigeon Forge TN unique attractions also appeal to Pigeon Forge real estate owners as well. 

One adventure activity that should not be missed is the Zorb Mountain Adventures.  Essentially you become the hamster and stand in a huge orb which rolls down a 700 foot hill.

Another unique attraction in the Pigeon Forge TN area is to go indoor skydiving.  It gives you all the sensation of skydiving without the fear of your parachute not opening. 

For more information on these Pigeon Forge TN unique attractions or Pigeon Forge TN real estate, please contact the premier local Pigeon Forge TN real estate agent, Jason White.