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GATLINBURG, TN

Gatlinburg Situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, where U.S. Highway 441 meets Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is a mountain resort destination like no other. If you’re looking for a vacation experience rich in colorful mountain heritage, well-stocked with flashy luxuries and modern amenities, Gatlinburg is it. You can find a broad range of options for lodging, dining, relaxing and adventure in this welcoming community.


In the early 19th century, William Ogle returned to South Carolina after visiting the east Tennessee region. Referring to the area as “The Land of Paradise,” Ogle began preparations to move his family to Gatlinburg, TN. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could realize his dream. His wife, Martha Jane, not wanting her late husband’s plans die with him, moved the family in 1807, and built Gatlinburg’s first cabin.


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Before Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened in 1934, Gatlinburg was a quaint little log cabin hamlet with about 600 inhabitants. Its... more

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