Welcome to Gatlinburg
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Gatlinburg Community Guide
If you are thinking about moving to or buying a home in the Gatlinburg, TN area, you might be interested in what the community has to offer. Here is a great community guide to get you started with exploring and learning about the Gatlinburg area. This guide includes some area statistics and market information, as well as a few highlighted local dining spots, parks and recreation locations, and some of the arts and culture in the area.
About
Gatlinburg is known as the "Gateway to the Smoky Mountains"!
Nestled at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is the most visited national park in America. There are three entrances to the Smokies from downtown Gatlinburg. The city attracts more than 11 million visitors a year and can grow to a population of 40,000-plus on any given night. This little town of 4,000 + residents is dedicated to welcoming all of its guests with a taste of Appalachian hospitality at its best. People come from all over the world for vacations, outdoor adventures, family fun and memory-making. Gatlinburg is one of America's great mountain resort destinations, with accommodations of every kind, dozens of local and national restaurants and attractions galore-all nestled in the foothills and surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Area Schools
Gatlinburg, TN Area Elementary Schools
325 Students | 11:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
473 Students | 14:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
Gatlinburg, TN Area Middle Schools
325 Students | 11:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
473 Students | 14:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
Gatlinburg, TN Area High Schools
588 Students | 15:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
Dining & Drinks
The Fox & Parrot Tavern
A Non-Smoking, Family Oriented, British-Themed Tavern. A two-story haunt with pub grub, hot tea & many beer choices, plus darts & live music.
Location & Hours
1065 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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- Monday - Thursday 12:00PM - 8:00PM
- Friday - Saturday 12:00PM - 10:00PM
- Sunday 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Pancake Pantry
Since 1960 when the Pancake Pantry became Tennessee's first pancake house, visitors to Gatlinburg have made dining with us a tradition. What keeps them coming back? It's the real butter, the honest-to-goodness fresh whipped cream and everything made from scratch. And it's also the warm atmosphere of century-old brick, rich oak and rustic copper. Becoming a tradition requires a special quality, a commitment to excellence, a willingness to experiment, test and develop new dishes for your pleasure and delight, while retaining the favorites from years past.
Location & Hours
628 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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- Open 7 Days Per Week 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Alamo Steakhouse
Here at the Alamo Steakhouse, we believe in serving the best. We take our aged steak, hand cut it in house and season it. We then grill it over an oak fire to sear in all the juices and natural flavors. This makes our steaks tender and delicious. But it's not just steaks we take such care with, we also grind our own burgers, make all of our own soups, sauces & gravies, as well as hand-bread and cook our mozzarella sticks to order.
Location & Hours
705 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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- Open 7 Days Per Week 11:00AM - 8:00PM
Sports & Outdoors
Greenbrier Campground & Picnic Area
When you stay at Greenbrier Campground, you can do as little or as much as you would like…it's all up to you. Relax on the banks of the Little Pigeon River while the kids play in the renowned Flint Rock swimming hole, take a short drive to Dollywood, go white water rafting in the Smokies, or shopping in nearby downtown Gatlinburg. The Greenbrier entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only a short drive away with miles of hiking trails to enjoy, from the novice to the most experienced hiker, we have you covered. Hiking not your thing? Bring along a fishing pole for trout fishing in the Pigeon River, load up the bicycles for a lovely ride into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or take a horseback ride through the mountains.
Location & Hours
2353 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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- Open 7 Days Per Week 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains. The three main entrances to the park are in Gatlinburg, TN; Townsend, TN; and Cherokee, NC.
Location & Hours
Sugarlands Visitor Center 1420 Little River Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Primary roads are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, weather permitting. This includes Newfound Gap Road (US-441), Little River Road, and Laurel Creek Road. Secondary roads are closed seasonally. Cades Cove Loop Road is open to motor vehicles from sunrise until sunset daily. Pedestrians and bicyclists may access the road 24 hours a day.
Gatlinburg, TN Area Sports Complexes
Arts & Culture
Sugarlands Distilling Company
Rustic, industrial-chic moonshine maker offering indoor & outdoor tours, tastings & live music. Sugarlands Distilling Company produces quality, craft spirits. The distillery in downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn. is a popular attraction where guests are invited to taste samples of our award-winning spirits, take behind the-scenes tours of the production, and purchase their favorite spirits, mountain merchandise, and apparel.
Location & Hours
805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a national art and craft education center located just one mile from the entrance of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The School offers weekend, one and two week workshops for the beginner to advanced artist, taught by national and international practicing studio artists and university faculty. Students work and learn in professionally equipped studios on our stunning 13 acre residential campus hidden in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Workshops and classes are offered in ceramics, fiber, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, wood-turning, woodworking, mixed media, books, paper and more.
Location & Hours
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins, a glass-bottom boat ride and more!
Location & Hours
88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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- Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 9:00PM
- Friday - Sunday 9:00AM - 10:00PM
