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What are the Most Popular Outdoor Activities in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

December 10, 2021/in News /by Relax Gatlinburg

What are the Most Popular Outdoor Activities in Gatlinburg, Tennessee? There are outdoor activities for everyone in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Whether you’re a dedicated hiker taking a solo trip, going as […]

Where to Stay? Your Guide to Gatlinburg’s Accommodations

December 6, 2021/in News /by Relax Gatlinburg

Where to Stay? Your Guide to Gatlinburg’s Accommodations When you’re planning your visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, part of the fun is deciding where you want to stay during your adventure […]

THE HISTORY OF GATLINBURG

The area that would come to be known as Gatlinburg was first settled by the family of William Ogle in 1806. Revolutionary War veterans began to trickle in and settle the area known then as “White Oak Flats”. The first post office was established in the general store of Radford Gatlin, establishing the town’s name as “Gatlinburg”.

After the Civil War, logging became the main industry of the area, but tourists also began to explore the natural beauty of the Smokies. Conservationists, business leaders, and politicians from every level of government banded together to begin establishment of a National Park in the easten United States. After years in the making, Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened in 1934.

What are the Most Popular Outdoor Activities in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Where to Stay? Your Guide to Gatlinburg’s Accommodations

THE HISTORY OF GATLINBURG

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