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.

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Your Smoky Mountain Dream
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Private Oasis Bordering National Park
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Staying In Smoky Mountain Homes Gets More Special At Year End!

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Whether you enjoy Gatlinburg homes or other delightful locations in the East Tennessee Smokies, this time of the year is magical! Our blog has spent some time in years past mulling over the awesome beauty of year-end holidays in the Tennessee Smokies. For one reason or another many  of us get caught by the rapid progression of time as our planet completes one more revolution around the sun.For the blog, it seems only yesterday that we shared the incredible progression of spring time beauty overtaking these magnificent mountains. Now we are in the final days of one awesome fall of leaf changing color. Snow has already briefly dusted the highest  peaks of  The Great Smoky Mountains. Within a matter of weeks the leaves will have fallen for most deciduous trees. Our calendars display that the month of November is well underway. This can only mean that Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah & other important year-end holidays are rapidly approaching. So we need to examine the upcoming activities associated with our winter festivals. Sevier County kicks off their fabulous winter lighting displays in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Monday, November 7th, marked Sevierville’s Winter Kick Off with music, lights and magic. This event features free food & entertainment each year. The evening wrapped up with “flipping the switch” to begin the area’s Winter Festival Of Lights. Dollywood began their Smoky Mountain Christmas on November 5th. Sevierville provides 3D glasses in limited quantities for $1.00/pair that give lighting displays a new look. Gatlinburg begins their Winterfest with parades, trolley rides, entertainment & more on December 9th.

Our blogs will continue to skim the primary events as they come on board. For even better planning you can go online and get more details far in advance to better map out family trips. Some of you are still entertaining the idea of a property purchase this time of year. Visit our website, we have geared the
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180 Degree Mountain & City Light Views
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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.
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Mt LeConte View w/Large Open Floor Plan
5 bedrooms all with in suite baths for privacy. Huge great room for those family gatherings and could walk to trolley to take to town or to Nat’l Park.
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Enjoy the Late Season Holidays From a Choice of Mountain Homes

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Gatlinburg real estate and surrounding communities of the Tennessee Smokies provide visitors with an awesome variety of wonderful places to stay.  Their diverse selection of lodging allows for an intimate participation in the many activities of the area.  Some might dispute me, but the late year festivities really amp up going into November.  There is an excitment akin to dropping the starting flag at a NASCAR race track.  When the autumn colors fade, with the dropping leaves, and cooling temperatures, the magic and tempo build.  Currently, we are through withThanksgiving and the race to the year end holidays is on. 

For those of you coming to the area, and for those still undecided, here is just a fraction of the local events that you could enjoy. Previously, we mentioned that Winter festivals began in early November.  These commence county-wide holiday lighting displays that are awesome.  These lights can be enjoyed independently from your own car tour or they can be viewed communally from trolley rides in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.  There is also a fantastic synchronized lighting display almost 1 mile long called “Christmas Wonderland at Smokies Stadium” just off I-40.  Pricing and times can be pulled up online.

Many shopping events occur all over the area.  These events cater to all members of the family.  There are; knife, tool, auto, and outdoor sports locations.  Other stores and festivities cater to; clothing, housewares, interior decorations, and arts and crafts.  There are physical activities such as; small miniature golf courses, huge amusement parks like Dollywood, or ski area like Ober Gatlinburg to name a few.   If you can dream it, this area probably has it.

The events and amenities available in the East Tennessee Smokies are way beyond the scope of this blog.  To find fun activities that appeal to your friends and family, search online.  The options allow you to proceed at your pace and in your timing.  This same approach can apply to finding a great real estate investment in the area.  Go on our website, and set your own property search criteria.  We can tailor everything to your lifestyle, and your convenience.  You save valuable time, looking at only those items, that match your needs.  When it is time to appear in person, our experienced personnel are here to help you seal the deal.  Go online and start today or call us at 877-678-2121!

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Winter Holiday Magic Gets a New Twist in Gatlinburg

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Elves of ElfdomThe incredible magic of the winter holidays, here in Gatlinburg and surrounding areas of the Smoky Mountains is well known to the homeowners and some visitors of the area. However, the winter festivities of 2009 going into 2010 will see some unique new attractions in Gatlinburg. Starting  Friday, November 27, 2009, each Friday and Saturday night will feature some elvish entertainment for eight evenings working deep into the month of December.

 

The Whimsical Elves of award-winning designer Dewayne Kirchner are sure to spark some new fun into downtown Gatlinburg during their performances. On each of the eight evenings the parkway of Gatlinburg becomes the stage for; storytelling, singing, and dancing performed by the colorfully-clad elves from the land of Elfdom. The child in all of us will be charmed by the 20 different elf characters who come from Elfdom locations like; Jolly Town, Cinnamon City, Gum Drop Lake, and more.

 

 Jilly Bean, Cinny Mon, Holly Berry, and other distinctly elvish personalities are sure to amuse the audience with interesting stories of Elfdom and dancing. The crowd watching the show on the sidewalks of Gatlinburg will have their holiday spirits boosted by classical Christmas songs that the elves sing during their various performances. These fun shows with their stories, dancing, and songs are free to the public. To attend, simply check the schedule of events and head out to the streets and sidewalks of Gatlinburg.

 

If you are planning to visit Gatlinburg or other parts of the Great Smoky Mountains for any of the year-round beauty or entertainment, then also consider the benefits of a home or cabin purchase in our area. When you own real estate in Gatlinburg, you own a ticket to the Gatlinburg attractions in all seasons. Contact the Jason White Team for your professional representation to buy real estate in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our website is the ideal place to begin your search. Click here to view my featured listings.

Halloween’s Over but, Holiday Celebrations in the Smokies are Just Beginning

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WinterfestHalloween’s crazy pre-occupation with costumed characters roaming the streets in search of candy or a party is gone until next year. However, the celebrations for holiday fun are just getting started here in the Smoky Mountains. Depending on your elevation or location, autumn’s spectacular leaf colors may still be putting on a show. My past weekend activities criss-crossed the area here in the Smokies and I had a great opportunity to survey the leaves. Some locations are still awesome with their fireworks of color, while ridge tops and high elevations are dropping off in the rain and wind. The overall autumn color has peaked, but pockets of brilliance will linger, at least for a short time.

 

This entry into November heralds a beginning to the great parade of activities that bring on; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. I briefly touched on some of these Sevier County, Winterfest activities a short time ago in my blog. Our Great Smoky Mountains area is never at a loss for interesting things to do. If some of this appears slightly repetitious please bear with me, for new readers, and for emphasis. The Winterfest lighting construction is going up all over Sevier County and lighting ceremonies are kicking off the region’s awesome winter lighting displays. Tuesday,  November 3rd is the first date when cities throughout our area flip the switch and turn on the Winterfest lights. Most of these have some fun things that accompany the lights. On Tuesday, November 3rd, Sevierville kicks off their Winterfest with music, magic, free-food, games for kids and fireworks to complement the lighting. You can also pick up a free pair of 3D glasses at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66. Supplies are limited but they allow a 3D view of the lights. For more info call 1-888-738-4378 or online http://www.visitsevierville.com/vsevents.aspx.

 

Gatlinburg hosts a chili cook off at Ripley’s Plaza and River Rd. on November 4th and starts their lights as well. You can take in the lighting on an old fashioned wagon ride thru downtown Gatlinburg call 800-568-4748 for details or online http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=11 .

 

 Pigeon Forge turns on their light displays November 5th and commences their Trolley Tour of Lights out of the trolley station at Patriot Park on

November 6th call 865-453-6444 for times and details or online http://www.pigeonforgewinterfest.com/ .

 

If you are coming into the Smokies call or check the various web sites for fun activities to enjoy during your stay. If you are coming into our area with a mission to buy or sell your real estate, then pull up The Jason White Team website. Establish your price and features parameters online. It will save you tons of time to preview properties before arrival and let us know your time table. That allows us to show you the best without wasting your valuble time. That way your trip to the Smokies is successful for finding your property and you have more time to spend enjoying the mountain beauty and relaxing.

Smokies’ Sevier County Winter Festivals Are Almost Here

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winterfestI am not trying to hasten winter’s arrival, but Smoky Mountain Winter Festivals are only weeks away. Even Mother Nature agrees, as evidenced by the past weekend’s weather.  We had a cold front that  moved  in and shut off a monsoon rain pattern. As the precipitation ended, temperatures dropped and the sun revealed the high peaks of the Smokies dusted in white. The view was breath-taking and perhaps revealed an early forecast for winter.  However, the week ahead looks sunny and temperatures will warm into the 70’s. So autumn leaf viewers still have plenty of warm days to enjoy, and leaf color has not yet peaked. My prediction is that we will have leaf color overlapping the beginning of the Winter Festival season which starts November 3rd. I offer no guarantee, as even the best weather forecasters get humbled by the forces of nature.

There is a wonderful side benefit to visiting the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding areas.  Local events are always available to entertain almost everyone. Winter Festivals kick off all over Sevier County and surrounding areas on November 3rd.  The festivals run through February in most places. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville kick the season off with awesome lighting displays that seem to go on forever. Gatlinburg has a chili cook-off and fireworks show on November 4th that not only is entertaining, but  is a fundraiser as well. Trolley rides in Gatlinburg give you guided tours of the city’s lighting displays leaving from the trolley center at Ripley’s Aquarium. Pigeon Forge also offers comfortable trolley tours of their lighting displays throughout the city. Trolley rides are a great way to see various attractions and shopping of the area in a leisurely fashion. You can really focus on the surroundings, because someone else is driving for you.

The craft shows, shopping. dining, and entertainment during the Winter Festival season appears endless, in the many ways visitors can enjoy our area. This is also true for the spectrum of real estate here in the Smokies. It becomes easy to avail yourself of all this area offers, once you own property in our mountains. From primary residences, to vacation homes, or rental cabins, this place has it all with natural beauty and ammenities as well. Explore the real estate possibilities on our web site before your visit. When you refine your search and budget, contract the Jason White Team.  We can make your trip more rewarding by finding your property, and fun, because you have more time available to enjoy the Smokies