Gatlinburg, TN
Music connected to Gatlinburg
About Gatlinburg
- • Country music artist, Stella Parton, Dolly Parton's sister, was born in Gatlinburg.
- • Hillbilly Golf, a unique mini-golf experience on a steep incline, originated here.
- • Tourism linked to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park established Gatlinburg.
- • A Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in Gatlinburg was once a courthouse.
- • The 2016 Chimney Tops 2 Fire caused widespread damage and evacuations.
- • It's named for Radford Gatlin; settled by 1830, it became Gatlinburg in 1925.
- • Population is around 4,144, less than many nearby Smoky Mountain towns.
- • Elevation is 1,280 feet, providing stunning mountain views.
- • Tourism and hospitality are the main economic drivers.
- • It feels like a blend of mountain charm and vibrant tourist energy.
- • The Tennessee Smokies, a minor league baseball team, are located nearby.
- • The University of Tennessee Volunteers football team is a major state rival.