If you are like me, you love the Christmas season. The lights, the smell of spices and evergreen trees wafting through the air, the sounds of cheerful music, and the tastes of wonderful Christmas delights, once a year just isn’t enough, and it takes Christmas so long to get here. If you are lucky enough to be in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, during the month of July, you don’t have to wait! Christmas Place celebrates Christmas in July. The month of July is full of wonderful Christmas activities for the whole family to participate in. The fun gets started on July

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So you will be spending your Independence Day celebrating in Tennessee? Congratulations! This is a great place to spend July 4th, celebrating with friends and family. There is a lot to do in the Smoky Mountain area on July 4th. We are, in fact, incredibly proud of our nation and the freedoms that have been afforded us by the sacrifices of so many. In case you want a plan of attack before heading out into the droves that will be joyfully celebrating, here are a few of the things going on in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on July 4, 2012. Patriot

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Country Tonite Theatre (and yes that’s how you spell it) has been named “the #1 show in the Smokies” by Reader’s Choice! It is also hosts the most award-winning shows in the Smokies. Country Tonite Theatre combines country classics with new country hits and comedy that will leave you in stitches. Because Country Tonite is the only show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with child performers, it’s guaranteed to be a favorite with the kids too. Country Tonite Theatre has an exciting schedule this summer. Aside from their nightly Country Tonite performances, they also have a few special things planned. July

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What could possibly be more fun than Dollywood? Kidsfest at Dollywood!  Kidsfest is the largest children’s festival in the south! This year Kidsfest will be from June 22, 2012, through July 29, 2012. This year at Dollywood’s Kidsfest, you can once again see the Gazillion Bubble Show. All kids love bubbles, but these bubble magicians astound every one. You will be amazed at what these bubble artists can make bubbles do. The Gazillion Bubbles Show will be showing every day except Monday and will be located on Showstreet inside the Dollywood Park. Do you like acrobatics? Do you like dogs?

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Frank B. Walkup was raised in Woodbury, Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2005. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Infantry and was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii after his graduations from Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger Schools. In the summer of 2006, he was deployed as a platoon leader to Iraq. On June 16, 2007, Frank B. Walkup was killed by an improvised explosive device that detonated near his position during a dismounted patrol. Walkup and all the men and women who have given their lives in the line of

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While many think that Gatlinburg is just a destination for couples and families, it's actually also a great place for guys. There are plenty of things to do around town and in the mountains, and this spring, Gatlinburg's calendar is packed full of activities perfect for dads, sons, or old college buddies. Here are just a few things going on in Gatlinburg right now: Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – From April 7th through 8th, over 10,000 trout will be stocked in over 20 miles of local streams for the 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament. With prizes for largest and

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For many, Easter Sunday is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. It also marks the end of the celebration of Lent, which is a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. Easter Sunday is also connected to the Jewish Passover through much symbolism. Each year, the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association holds a worship service for those who wish to celebrate this day. With the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Smoky Mountains, visitors and community members can gather for an Easter Sunday worship service at Ober Gatlinburg. The service will be about 30 to 40 minutes long on April 8, 2012,

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Many believe that spring is the most beautiful time of the year in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I must say, I agree. For those of you who have given your hearts to the changing leaves of fall and the brisk autumn air, consider the following wonderful intricacies of spring, and know that you can have more than one love when it comes to the Great Smoky Mountains. As spring arrives in the Smoky Mountains, waterfalls once again rush onto rocks below, daffodils and pansies come out of hiding, and birds begin singing their sweet songs. Bare, woody mountainsides morph

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Each day, people across the world rely on firefighters to keep them safe. These public servants undergo rigorous training in order to better protect the public. They put out fires, respond to car accidents, and many times, save lives. They also often give fire prevention and safety talks to schools and communities. Firefighters give a lot to the community on a daily basis. On March 31st, locals and visitors of Gatlinburg, TN, have the opportunity to give a little bit back. This spring, the Gatlinburg Firefighter's Association will host its first annual GFA Fit For Duty 5K Run/Walk. The race

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The third annual Cabins For You photo contest has finally come to a close. After processing more than 320 fantastic entries, the staff here has picked the winners with the most unique, beautiful, or just plain cute pictures. We would like to thank all of our fans and entrants for all of their help – we couldn’t have done it without you! To all of our dedicated fans who “liked” and commented on their favorite photographs, we took everyone’s input into consideration when deciding upon the winners. We loved sifting through all the entries and enjoyed viewing everyone’s photographs. Your

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