Gatlinburg, TN

About Gatlinburg

• • Country music artist, Stella Parton, Dolly Parton's sister, was born in Gatlinburg.
• • Hillbilly Golf, a unique mini-golf experience on a steep incline, originated here.
• • Tourism linked to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park established Gatlinburg.
• • A Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in Gatlinburg was once a courthouse.
• • The 2016 Chimney Tops 2 Fire caused widespread damage and evacuations.
• • It's named for Radford Gatlin; settled by 1830, it became Gatlinburg in 1925.
• • Population is around 4,144, less than many nearby Smoky Mountain towns.
• • Elevation is 1,280 feet, providing stunning mountain views.
• • Tourism and hospitality are the main economic drivers.
• • It feels like a blend of mountain charm and vibrant tourist energy.
• • The Tennessee Smokies, a minor league baseball team, are located nearby.
• • The University of Tennessee Volunteers football team is a major state rival.

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