The Derosia Team

THANKSGIVING FEAST Visiting our area from out of town? No family in the area? Don't want to go grocery shopping? Don't want to dirty your kitchen? Whatever the reasons, if you don't want to cook a Thanksgiving meal, the multitude of restaurants in our area offering a traditional feast will surely not disappoint! Read below for some great choices, but be warned just reading this post will make your stomach growl and your mouth water! Check out this link for locations and hours of all restaurants in Sevier County open on Thanksgiving Day! http://www.visitmysmokies.com/blog/gatlinburg/dining-gatlinburg/smoky-mountains-restaurants-open-thanksgiving/ Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant Let them do the cooking for you and order a scrumptious feast for $99. Includes turkey, all the sides, sweet tea, and some delicious pumpkin pie. You can also dine in from 10:30 am to 9 pm. Ober Gatlinburg Open 11-6 and offering all the traditional Thanksgiving classi...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN If you are looking for some fun and exciting Halloween activities, there's plenty to be found in Sevier County. Check out this blog post for lots of family fun events! Quaker Steak & Lube Trunk or Treat October 31, 2017 4-7 pm SECOND ANNUAL SHERIFF'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR BLOCK PARTY October 31, 2017 6-10 pm This “Spooktacular”, provided by Sevier County Sheriff's Office is offered at no cost for Sevier County residents to attend with their entire families. Children will have the opportunity to trick or treat with local fire, police, ems, and other government agencies that work within Sevier County. Hallelujah Party @ Gumstand Baptist Church October 31, 2017 6:00-8:30 pm Bounce Houses, Candy, Games, and Fun Everyone Welcome Gatlinburg's Trick or Treat Kickoff Carnival October 31, 2017 1-5 pm Fun for visiting guests and local residents – contests, costumed characters, candy and a pumpkin contest plus...

This August marks an exciting time across the world and our area is in a prime location to commemorate this special event. August 21, 2017, the world will see daylight turn into darkness as the moon overtakes the sun for a brief period of time. What exactly is a solar eclipse? It is a celestial event where the moon will cross over the path of the sun blocking all or part of it for 3 to 4 hours.  This particular eclipse will involve the moon blocking the sun completely for about 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Much of our area is in totality meaning that the sun will be completely blocked and viewers will experience a 360 degree sunset! The path of totality is only about 70 miles wide, so we are lucky to be in that path! Lincoln Beach, Oregon will mark the beginning of this phenomenon at 9:05 am PDT and Charleston, SC will mark the end of the total eclipse at 2:48 pm EDT. However, the lunar shadow will hang around until 4:09 pm EDT.  There are several events in our area to partake...

Independence day is fast approaching. This holiday, which began when the thirteen original colonies claimed their independence from England, has evolved into a celebration of barbecues and fireworks with friends and families. Sevier County, TN sure knows how to celebrate in a big way. Check out this posting for several ways to ensure the entire family has a blast this 4th!  The City of Gatlinburg hosts the very 1st Independence Parade in the Nation. Spectators begin setting up their spots early on the 3rd to ensure that they don't miss anything in the parade which begins at midnight. The 42nd Independence day parade will salute Firefighters, First Responders, and Law Enforcement for their heroic efforts in the November 28, 2017 wildfire disaster. Enjoy inflatables, mascots, bands, colorful floats and more. Prior to the parade the 129th Army Band will be hosting a free concert on the Ripley's Aquarium Plaza at 6:00 p.m. on July 3rd. For even more festivities, check ou...

EARTH WEEK In Gatlinburg, TN Earth Day is not a one day celebration. Instead, there is a multitude of activities for the family to enjoy all week long. This year's celebration is April 17-21! Check out this post for info on all the fun activities! MONDAY:  Gatlinburg Goes Green Seminar at Hilton Garden Inn from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm featuring Chief of Resource Education for the GSMNP, Nigel Fields. He will be hosting a seminar on wildfire ecology. Check out this event to learn how resilient our mountains are and the steps being taken towards recovery.  TUESDAY: Spur Clean up through a partnership with Keep Sevier Beautiful from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. If interested meet at the Gatlinburg's Spur Welcome center with a pair of gloves and some zest for picking up trash. There will be a competition for the business team that picks up the most litter. The winning team will earn a pizza party. Ben & Jerry's will be on site with free ice cream for all participants.  WEDNESDA...