Gatlinburg Summer Events
Gatlinburg's summer events calendar is packed full of fun stuff to enjoy with the family. The City of Gatlinburg will host Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales and will also offer the Free Parkway Trolley all summer long. Both of these events start this weekend June 15 and will continue through the middle of August. Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales will kick of its 7th season Friday, June 15 and will run through August 11. This eight-week nightly event will highlight the past of the Appalachian history and culture. Tunes and Tales is a summer-long street performance featuring musical performers, storytellers, and craftsmen portraying historical figures from as far back as the 1800s. The performers arrive nightly in the center of Gatlinburg at 6:00 pm. These talented individuals turn the streets of Gatlinburg into a stage and provided performances until 11:00 pm. There are at least 12 different performances each night. This is sure to be a fantastic educat...