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PigeonForge.com Newsletter eNewsletter #278
December 16 - 23, 2009
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| The Cherokee Lodge
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Take 20% off your stay from December 1-23, 2009! This special offer is in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration. We will also give you a Tanger Outlet Mall coupon book that can save you up to $700, that's enough to pay for your trip to the mountains and get you in the Christmas spirit! Visit us at www.thecherokeelodge.com or call 1-877-918-5900 and mention code Tanger09 to get the discount.
The Cherokee Lodge
1-877-918-5900 |
| Vacation Valley Cabin Rentals
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Vacation Valley Cabin Rentals offers some of the most beautiful, well-appointed, and easily accessible cabins Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have to offer. All of our Pigeon Forge cabin rentals and all of our Gatlinburg cabin rentals are equipped with full kitchens, central heating and air conditioning, hot tubs, cable or satellite television service, and of course, are fully furnished and prepared for your arrival!
Vacation Valley
Local: 865-908-9290
Toll Free: 800.886.0142 |
| Cabins USA
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CALL TOLL FREE 800-533-4121 or visit www.cabinsusa.com to view our current SPECIALS! We have spectacular log cabins and chalets with breathtaking views, jacuzzis, fireplaces, hot tubs, fully equipped kitchens and more. Most of our cabins are only minutes from the parkway, secluded but yet conveniently located near outlet shopping malls, restaurants, area attractions and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cabins USA Toll Free: 1-800-533-4121 |
| Question of the Week!
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This section is dedicated to you, our readers! Feel free to email us any of your fun stories from your vacation in Pigeon Forge. Send us photos, memories, travel tips, anything that you would like to tell us about your experience in the Smokies. Every week we will highlight reader's comments in this article. Thanks for all the feedback. We love to hear from you. Question of the Week, "What is your favorite spot in the Smokies?"
Last week's question, "Pigeon Forge has great Christmas shows, what are your must-sees?
Tommie wrote, " I love the Miracle Theater. It reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas and is great for the whole family."
Tammy wrote, " I love so many that I can't pick just one. My favorites are Dixie Stampede, Comedy Barn, Country Tonite and Black Bear Jamboree. You will not go wrong with any of these."
Jennifer wrote, "All of the shows at Christmas in Pigeon Forge are great and full of talent and meaning but for me just being there surrounded by all the lights and decorations and friends that we have made in the area makes the Smokies my absolute favorite place to be at Christmas." |
| Sevier County Locals Nominated for Grammy's
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When the list of nominations for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards was released last week, Dolly Parton wasn't the only Sevier County connection among the nominees.While Parton garnered the chance for what could be her eighth Grammy with her nomination in the Best Musical Show Album as composer and lyricist for "9 to 5 The Musical," two bands with local connections earned nominations in the Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album category. Gospel and bluegrass group Barry Scott & Second Wind earned a nod for their debut album, "In God's Time," and The Triumphant Quartet was nominated for its album "Everyday." The quartet members were long-time favorites at The Miracle Theater before they took their music on the road in 2008, and all members of the band continue to reside in Sevier County. "Make Your Smoky Mountain Plans Today" |
| Children Programs Added to Wilderness Wildlife Week
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge appeals to outdoorsmen and nature lovers, but its also a great event for children. The eight day event, scheduled for January 9-16, 2010, pays homage to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is the events 20th year and the activities are all absolutely free.
The Pigeon Forge Wilderness Wildlife Week offers lectures, classes, photography shows, musical performances and demonstrations, all given by about 150 experts who donate their time. This year, about 20 of the 230 programs offered are specifically for children. A few of the children-centric programs include: - Animal Olympics: An interactive program that compares human senses and abilities to those of wild animals.
- Oh! Possum: A chance to meet a marsupial.
- Those Ain't Teddy Bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A session about the icons of the Smokies.
- Kiddin' Around: A hands-on introduction to mountain music and instruments for kids.
- Wings of America: A live bird show from the American Eagle Foundation.
Wilderness Wildlife Week is part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest, a four-month long event that runs from November through February. |
| Celebrate into 2010!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come welcome the New Year in the Smoky Mountains. Not only will you ring in 2010, but you will be treated to the best shows and the best food the area as to offer. Join in on any of these celebrations:
Gatlinburg's New Years Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks - Gatlinburg welcomes the arrival of 2010 with a street party that begins around 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. An estimated crowd of 40,000 revelers gather in the streets of downtown Gatlinburg. At the stroke of midnight, the sky will light up with a fireworks and music show. The event is free to the public and features music and party favors. See the excitement for yourself!
Ripley's 9th Annual New Year's Celebration - Guest will have the opportunity to explore the undersea world of the aquarium while they party with 10,000 exotic creatures, including 12 foot sharks. The New Year's Eve party will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres all evening, champagne toast, souvenir photo and the Gatlinburg fireworks at midnight. You can dance, eat and party throughout the aquarium form 9 until 1 a.m. Learn More...
New Year's Eve Celebration at Music Road Hotel and Convention Cente. Dinner and show with recording artist James Rogers. Concert Starts at 9:30 pm, Limited seating, www.musicroadhotel.com, Call: 1-800-429-7700. Make the Smoky Mountains your New Year's vacation getaway and bring in the New Year in style! |
| Upcoming Events...
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December 19: Holiday Homecoming - Celebrate the Holiday Homecoming at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center; Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 828-497-1904.
December 31: New Years Eve Fireworks Show and Ball Drop in downtown Gatlinburg.
December 31: JAMES ROGERS IN CONCERT, Music Road Hotel & Convention Center,303 Henderson Chapel Road, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Thursday, December 31, 2009, Concert Starts at 9:30 pm, Limited seating, www.musicroadhotel.com, Call: 1-800-429-7700. December 31: New Years Eve Celebrations at various venues, call 865.453.8574. January 9 - 16: 20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest.
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