2017 Pigeon Forge Travel Guide Jan. 2017 | Page 79

TRAVEL TIPS HIGHS AND LOWS Elevation of Pigeon Forge Elevation of Clingmans Dome 1,010 FT. 6,643 FT. CHARGING STATIONS You’ll find Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at a number of restaurants, hotels and attractions in Pigeon Forge. Look for a listing of locations on the map directory insert. GOLF CARTS RECYCLING PROGRAM Golf carts designed for on-road use or are modified If you care about the environment as much as to meet requirements of the low- or medium-speed we do, please don’t despair when you don’t see vehicle and registered as such in the visitor’s home recycling bins in Pigeon Forge. We’ve made state, are allowed to operate on the streets where recycling easy. Sevier County boasts the highest 35 miles per hour or less is the posted speed limit. recycling rate in the entire state of Tennessee. It is home to one of the finest recycling centers in the country, one that sorts recyclable materials from collected trash, 60 percent of which is turned into compost for county residential and commercial use. FIREARM PERMITS Generally, Tennessee recognizes handgun carry permits issued by any state; however, to lawfully carry a handgun in Tennessee based on a permit POPULATION or license issued in another state, you must be in possession of the permit or license anytime you carry the gun in this state. Restrictions as to where firearms may be carried can be found at handgunlaw.us/states/Tennessee.pdf. Pigeon Forge population: Sevier County population: 6,171 95,946 79