Blog Archives
Apr
2020
May Special Events We are reopening our county and welcoming guests back to Autumn Ridge. Many of the events that normally take place this month have been cancelled or rescheduled for a later date, but not all of them! If you’re hoping to catch some great local events, here’s what’s in the line up: May
Apr
2020
Reopening in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge The Great Smoky Mountains are open! The folks who cook those fantastic meals and work so hard to provide best-in-the-industry live music and entertainment are ready to welcome you back to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Following the state of TN opening recommendations of maintaining social distancing and in increasing
Feb
2020
2020 Dollywood Festivals Lineup As you, we cannot wait for Dollywood theme park to open and gift us another season of fun and festivity with their 8 festivals and special events! Dollywood’s opening day is March 14 and kicks off the Festival of Nations. • Festival of Nations: March 14-April 20 • BBQ & Bluegrass
Feb
2020
Where to Buy Souvenirs in Gatlinburg For generations, the mountain community surrounding the Gatlinburg area has been known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen. Visitors can find excellent representations of arts and crafts of all kinds throughout the region, especially in the Great Smoky Arts & Craft Community, part of the Tennessee Heritage Arts &
Jan
2020
Gatlinburg Leatherworks Updated 2022: Autumn Ridge Vacation Rentals is fortunate to have all their log cabin on a ‘locals route’ which puts you just a short 4-mile drive with little traffic to the heart of the Smoky Mountains crafts community. There you’ll be surrounded by talent and skill as seen in several leather shops on
Nov
2019
Fun Winter Things to Do What a wonderful time of year for Ice Skating! We know you enjoy spending time in your romantic cabin, but getting out on the ice can make for a romantic date. There are two places where you can lace up your skates and lock hands: Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and
Oct
2019
Free Museum and Family Cafe A ‘must see’ free attraction in the Smokies just 17 miles away! The Bush’s Beans Visitor Center has excellent reviews and is definitely worth the 25 minute ride. Enter the museum for a free tour featuring audio and video of how Bush’s Beans came to be, get your affordable souvenirs from
Sep
2019
Three Big Craft Shows The Smoky Mountains is one of the prettiest places to be if you want to see fall leaves, and it’s also the place to enjoy talented artists from across the country as they showcase their talents in three big fall crafts shows. September 27-October 26 Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair
Aug
2019
Vista Garden Walk, Ridge Runner, Observation Tower Anakeesta mountaintop theme park is at it again! To go along with their treetop sky bridge and other attractions, restaurant and spectacular view, Anakeesta has just completed their Vista Garden Walk. Vista Garden is a botanical garden filled with thousands of flowers and plants that adorn walking trails,
Aug
2019
New Pub, Cider, Winery and Brewery in Gatlinburg If you vacation in the Smoky Mountains year after year, it’s fun to learn of new places to go in Gatlinburg that will give you a few more things to do and explore. Here are four new places to eat and have a cold beverage in downtown
