Smoky Mountain Town, TN
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About Smoky Mountain Town
- • Dolly Parton, country music icon, grew up in Sevierville, near Gatlinburg.
- • Hillbilly Golf, a unique mini-golf experience, originated in Gatlinburg.
- • Tourism from Great Smoky Mountains National Park put Gatlinburg on the map.
- • An underground network of tunnels exists beneath downtown Gatlinburg.
- • The 1938 flood devastated Gatlinburg, reshaping its layout.
- • Gatlinburg is named for Radford Gatlin; established around 1856.
- • Gatlinburg's population is approximately 4,144, smaller than many nearby.
- • Gatlinburg sits at 1,280 feet, offering scenic mountain views.
- • Tourism dominates Gatlinburg's economy, fueling hotels and attractions.
- • Visiting Gatlinburg feels like stepping into a festive mountain village.
- • The Tennessee Smokies, a minor league baseball team, play nearby.
- • The University of Tennessee Volunteers football team are a big draw.