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Pigeon Forge Community Guide
If you are thinking about moving to or buying a home in the Pigeon Forge, 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 Pigeon Forge 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
A Place to Play, a Place to Stay
Pigeon Forge has blossomed into a bustling resort town, home to major tourist attractions such as Dollywood, the Comedy Barn Theatre, and many others. It's a destination for more than 10 million visitors each year, but the town itself has a population just shy of 6,000. Living in Pigeon Forge means you're just a stone's throw from your next adventure, whether you're looking for a country music concert, live entertainment, or a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The town has an excellent public schooling system, as well as a sizable community recreation center, with several basketball courts, racquetball, bowling lanes, a swimming pool, and a child care center.
730 Students | 13:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
Pigeon Forge, TN Area Middle Schools
552 Students | 14:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
Pigeon Forge, TN Area High Schools
660 Students | 11:1 - Students : Teacher ratio
Pigeon Forge, TN Area Private Schools
17 Students
11 Students
Dining & Drinks
Margaritaville Restaurant in Pigeon Forge
Escape to Margaritaville - a restaurant in the spirit of the Jimmy Buffett classic tune! Lose yourself in a laid-back, tropical atmosphere that will make you feel like you're in a dream. A large exterior deck overlooks the Little Pigeon River where guests can enjoy outdoor dining and live music at the 5 O'Clock Somewhere bar complete with an oversized fire pit. Against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you can find Margaritaville on the south end of
The Island in Pigeon Forge. - a must-see retail and entertainment attraction featuring the 200-foot high Great Smoky Mountain Wheel as a centerpiece.
Location & Hours
130 The Island Dr #6101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Open 7 Days per Week, 11:00 AM - 9:00 AM WEEKNIGHTS
- CLOSE AT 10:00 PM WEEKENDS
Big Daddy's Pizzeria
Handcrafted, wood-fired pizza cooked to a sizzle in a brick oven. All their sauces are homemade, and their ingredients are so fresh they don't even have a freezer. Big Daddy's is more than just a pizzeria; they also have a
huge arcade with Hoops, Ice Ball, shooters, racers, prizes, and more! Come see for yourself why Big Daddy's is voted the #1 Best Pizza in Pigeon Forge.
Location & Hours
3053 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Open 7 Days per Week, 11:00 AM - 9:00 AM WEEKNIGHTS
- CLOSE AT 10:00 PM WEEKENDS
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The Old Mill Restaurant
Southern-style comfort food along the Little Pigeon River, set in a historic, 200-year-old mill. Many of the Old Mill's ingredients are more than just homemade, they're "mill-made," ground on the waterwheel-powered mill. You can also purchase their flour and grains, soup mixes, local jams and jellies, and handcrafted pottery. For some southern charm and cast-iron fried chicken, come on down to the Old Mill.
Location & Hours
164 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Open 7 Days per Week 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Flavortown
Downtown Flavortown is more than a restaurant. It is a destination where amazing food and family fun collide. This 43,000 square foot entertainment center in The Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee includes a restaurant showcasing Guy Fieri's famous culinary combinations, a 14-lane Duck Pin bowling alley, over 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art arcade games, and a full service tiki bar. Downtown Flavortown offers wicked good food, award-winning cuisine, and all kinds of atmosphere in the heart of Pigeon Forge.
The menu at Downtown Flavortown is everything you would imagine from Guy Fieri and more! Trash can nachos, chili cheese fries waffles and the bacon Mac n'cheese burger are just a few of the culinary creations inspired by Guy. Enjoy the Tiki bar and try one of Guy's Famous BBQ Bloody Mary's or Flavortown's Long Island Iced Tea. It really is "Off da Hook!"
Location & Hours
2655 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Open 7 Days per Week, 11AM - 11PM
Alamo Steakhouse
Bet you thought the Alamo was in Texas, right? Technically you're right. But here in Tennessee, we have a special connection to that infamous Texas landmark.
Why do you think Tennessee is called the Volunteer State? In addition to the famous Tennessean Davy Crockett who lost his life at the Alamo, our fair state sent nearly 2,000 volunteers to the Mexican American War. What you'll find at our Alamo is simply the most awesome food from here to Texas.
Location & Hours
3050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Friday & Saturday - 11am-10pm
- CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY
- Thursday & Sunday 11am-9pm
- Monday & Tuesday 3pm-9pm
Sports & Outdoor
Patriot Park
Riverside park dedicated to veterans, with a gazebo, walking trail, monuments & community events. Patriot Park hosts events all year, including the Winterfest lights, 4th of July fireworks, and Patriot Festival, along with live music and festivals. In addition to the special events, Patriot Park is also the site of memorials for local individuals that served in the Armed Forces.
Location & Hours
186 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Open 7 Days per Week, 24 Hours per Day
Wear Farm City Park
The main park in Pigeon Forge with lighted baseball & football fields, walking trails & playgrounds. Features include: Five 300' lighted softball/baseball fields, one lighted football field, one multi-purpose field, two playgrounds, three shelters, walking trails, basketball court, two concession stand/restroom buildings, maintenance support facility, irrigation throughout the park, ample parking.
Location & Hours
623 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 9:00PM
- Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Sunday 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Pigeon Forge, TN Sports Complexes
The Ripken Experience
A state-of-the-art baseball complex, founded by the "Iron Man" of the MLB himself, Cal Ripken Jr. The facility hosts tournaments year-round, with a focus on introducing youth to baseball.
405 Jake Thomas Blvd Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Arts & Culture
"The Barn"
Ole Smoky Moonshine:Originally launched in Gatlinburg, Ole Smoky Moonshine has founded a new distillery dubbed "The Barn" in Pigeon Forge. All the moonshine sold at the Barn is distilled and jarred on site. Ole Smoky has an expansive variety of Moonshine flavors that rotate throughout the year, so grab a spot at a tasting table and find your new favorites.
Location & Hours
131 The Island Dr #9116, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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- Open every day, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Dollywood
Dollywood is a theme park jointly owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment. It is located in the Knoxville metropolitan area in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains. Open from late March to early January. With more than 40 great rides and attractions, and spectacular shows and entertainment, there is something for everyone!
Location & Hours
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Dollywood's Splash Country
Dollywood's Splash Country is a 35-acre water park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, adjacent to the Dollywood theme park. The park's central theme rests around entertainer Dolly Parton's childhood swimming in the rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood's Splash Country operates from May through September.
Location & Hours
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Dream More Resort
Family time comes naturally at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa. Surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains yet only minutes away from excitement, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort offers everything to make your family's trip memorable.
Location & Hours
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Incredible Christmas Place
Where it's Christmas year-round! The Incredible Christmas Place bills itself as "the South's largest Christmas shopping village," where shoppers can find their perfect tree for the season, stock up on lights and ornaments, pick up garlands and wreaths, and even buy personalized items for that special someone's Christmas gift. They also have group tours of the village, crafts activities for kids, and entertainment events.
Location & Hours
2470 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
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- Open 7 Days per Week 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Titanic Museum
The Titanic Museum is a two-story museum shaped like the RMS Titanic. It is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and opened on April 8, 2010. It is built half-scale to the original ship. Similar to the one in Branson, Missouri, the museum holds 400 pre-discovery artifacts in twenty galleries.
Location & Hours
2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
