Market Summary
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited National Park in the
United States. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, one of the fastest growing tourist cities in the
South, is filled with action-packed entertainment, natural beauty, and old-fashioned
mountain hospitality. The City entertains more than 12,000,000 tourists a year.
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg is one of the primary gateways to the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park.
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, located on U.S. Highway 441, is within a day's drive of two
thirds of the nation's population. Pigeon Forge is five miles from Gatlinburg, 35 miles
southeast of Knoxville, and is easily accessible from Interstate 40.
Attractions and events along this parkway include the DollyWood Theme Park, The
Comedy Barn, Dixie Stampede, Ripley’s, Wonder Works, and many more.