Press Releases
Greg Patterson Sworn in as Gatlinburg City Manager
Gatlinburg welcomed its 12 th City Manager in history on Monday morning, April 1 as Greg Patterson was officially sworn in to office. The ceremony took place at Gatlinburg City Hall, marking the…
Eggo House of Pancakes is Here: A Literal “Pancake House” You Can Stay In
Photos courtesy of Eggo© SEE MORE PHOTOS In celebration of National Pancake Day, the brand best known for waffles unveils a one-of-a-kind rental property—larger-than-life stack of flapjacks—bookable…
Ole Smoky Distillery Earns Coveted Distillery of the Year Title in the 2023 PR%F Awards
Ole Smoky Distillery, one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies and the most visited distillery in the world, has been honored as Distillery of the Year in the 2023 PR%F Awards, one of the…
Gatlinburg Celebrates the Holidays with 48th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
The 48th Annual Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade stepped off on Friday, December 1, ushering in one of the city’s long-Ume cherished holiday traditions. Thousands gathered along the…
Community Leaders Honored for Extraordinary Service at Gatlinburg Chamber Banquet
Gatlinburg recently honored community leaders who have shown amazing volunteer spirit and dedication to the promotion of Gatlinburg as a premier mountain destination on Monday, November 27. The…
National Park Service takes next steps to improve visitor experience at Laurel Falls Trail
The National Park Service is taking steps to improve the visitor experience at Laurel Falls Trail—one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park has completed an…
GatlinBURGER Meister Crowned After Annual Foodie Event
With record-breaking participation, the 4th Annual GatlinBURGER Week came to a successful end, celebrating the All-American classic. Nineteen Gatlinburg restaurants added their own special flair…
Gatlinburg named “Best Place to Visit for Fall” by USA Today
Top National Publication Recognizes Gatlinburg’s Unparalleled Fall Season, Crediting its Wealth of Foliage and Attractions. September 18, 2023 (Gatlinburg, Tenn.) - USA Today has named Gatlinburg as…
Tennessee’s Anakeesta launches new mountain coaster, life-sized birdhouse experiences this summer
Gatlinburg’s mountaintop adventure park is adding exciting new thrills - from mild to wild - for the whole family to enjoy this season. GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Mar. 30, 2023) — As part of its continued…
Gatlinburg Wins MidSouth Regional Emmy Award for "Memorable Moments” Television Advertising Campaign
Series of three TV ads highlight Gatlinburg’s unique ability to bring families together. Add an Emmy Award to the growing list of accolades received by the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau in…
Gatlinburg’s 47th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade a Holiday Hit
Holiday spirit filled mountain air as the 47th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade stepped off on December 2nd, marking the success of one the city’s most popular holiday traditions. Grand…
Gatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff Winners Announced
The 33rd annual Gatlinburg Chili Cook-off Presented by Bush’s® Chili Beans sparked success yet another year with tremendous turnout from visitors and locals alike, celebrating the kick-off to…
Gatlinburg Recognizes Veterans at Annual Honorary Celebration
Gatlinburg will host its 23 rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Rocky Top Sports World, honoring United States Military Veterans for their service and heroism. Beginning…
3rd Annual GatlinBURGER Burgermeister is Revealed
As 18 restaurants sought after GatlinBURGER Meister, Boudicca’s Celtic Pub has officially received the renowned title after immense popularity with their “Bangers Burger.” In a close second, Split…
Visit Gatlinburg celebrates Millions of Memories on Facebook
Share your memories to win a Gatlinburg getaway Gatlinburg, Tenn. - After over a decade of telling the stories of the gateway to the Smokies, Visit Gatlinburg celebrates “Millions of Memories” as the…
Gatlinburg Commemorates “ Millions of Memories ”
After over a decade of telling the stories of the gateway to the Smokies, Visit Gatlinburg celebrates “Millions of Memories” as the popular Facebook page received its 1 millionth follower this month.
Anakeesta Announces Largest Expansion since opening in 2017
Gatlinburg Adventure Theme Park Embarks on a $34 Million Multi-phased Expansion Project Today, Anakeesta announced a multimillion-dollar expansion. This marks their most ambitious and largest…
Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau to Appoint New President & CEO
The Board of Directors of the Gatlinburg Convention Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the promotion of Chad Netherland to President and CEO effective A ugust 1, 2022. For the past ten years…
American Idol Runner-Up HunterGirl Announced as Grand Marshal
Rising Country Music Star to Lead “First July Fourth Parade in the Nation” Rising country music star and recent runner-up of ABC’s American Idol, HunterGirl will lead the 47 th Annual Gatlinburg…
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Performing in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TENN (Friday, January 26, 2022) - Bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will perform in Gatlinburg on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. in Mills Auditorium as part of the…