NORMA DAN MOTEL Pigeon Forge Tennessee

[@ScubaSteve89]

you have no idea how helpful these reviews are to people who only visit the area every so often. SM Family is giving such great options to choose from and this one is a big help. Letting people know this is more of vacationing hotel vs business hotel with issues with the internet is extremely helpful. Great, thorough review as always family!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Aww thank you so much Steve we are trying to be more helpful :) thanks so much for watching we appreciate you

[@RhondaA]

Jaycee's little horse set up is tha bomb.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Lol she was pretty proud or it Rhonda

[@loiscarson5526]

Love Norma Dan we stayed there many times, don't forget to leave a tip in the envelope, the beds and shower are great, thank you for showing Norma Dan Motel, Great Video

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you for watching Lois we appreciate you

[@gatlinburg-val]

Lots of History with that motel! Norma & Dan Conner (19) were married when they moved here, 1948, from NC, with Dan's parents, to farm this land his dad/grand dad owned. They had used it as a resting spot for his cattle after driving the cattle OVER the mountains from Smokemnt NC, to bring to market every year. Can you imagine, wow, amazes me! They built/ran a Gulf gas station before a small motel (that grew) and they owned that whole end of town, 100+ acres, selling some when the road, 441 was taken over by the state and worth something. Dan died a two-ish years ago @ 92, he lived in the house next door between them and Cracker Barrel. He was even the first City Manager of PF, Conner Heights Road, light #10 is named after them, plus a few more streets. He saw the whole tourist history in his lifetime! anyway, this is the story I know, it could be slightly different, his daughter is still involved, I believe. It was a different world (no so long ago) when families ran the accommodations here, very few still do.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s so cool to know!! Thanks so much

[@letstalktruecrime01]

The Norma Dan is a great place. I stayed there last in late June 2020 and it was just great. Restrictions were just being lifted but there were still some, but we did have access to the breakfast. Great options but you are not going to get a buffet of hot bacon and such but you will be satisfied. The pools are amazing, even when they are full of people everyone has a great time. There are picnic tables with grills around back by the indoor pool area. Rooms have been updated and we stayed on the 3rd floor, our room overlooked the pool and parkway and it was so relaxing. You will not be disappointed in staying here. Thanks for the reminder of this great place.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We really enjoyed out stay. Staff is great! Thanks so much for watching. Catching up on comments.

[@jenniferrogers3307]

I am going to tell my age here but I have been staying with them for 43 years at least 6 times per year. My grandparents stayed with them way longer and were very good friends with the original owners Mr. Dan and his wife Ms. Norma who were both amazing people who use to live in the little house next door. Their daughter is the operator now and is doing just as good a job as her mom and dad. As a matter of fact the breakfast area is the lobby of the old motel. So glad yall enjoyed your stay and promoted such a wonderful family run business in a town full of chain hotels.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Aww this is the sweetest Jennifer!! Thanks so much for watching we had a great time at this lovely hotel

[@janetstahler5143]

In 1993 we stayed there for the first time. Us and another couple traveling together were attending a marriage retreat with several more couples from our church. The 4 of us got to our reservations first and the place was AWFUL. We soon learned it was peak fall weekend. There were no vacancies in Gatlinburg. We drove into PF and went from place to place looking for rooms. We arrived at the Norma Dan just as their last reservation checked in. The clerk said they always held back 2 rooms in case of a mixup. One room in the newer area and one in the older. We will forever be grateful for them.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s amazing that they think ahead to hold rooms like that. Thanks for watching Janet we appreciate you

[@grantbarrow1609]

Have stayed at Norma Dann twice and enjoyed it. Our favorites are maples motor inn and mountain breeze. Both local family owned. Very reasonable. We pretty much only use our motel to sleep and shower and store our stuff in so as loans as it’s clean we are easy to please.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s how we are in Myrtle beach lol we have thought about trying out maples motor lodge it looks cute. Thanks for watching grant we appreciate you

[@lindakurman8642]

Looks nice. Love the outside pool. Thanks guys

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It definitely had one of our favorite pools. Thanks for watching Linda

[@teresacantrell7400]

Always wondered what this place was like. Thanks for sharing

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We have a blast every time. Thanks as always Teresa!

[@randyholbrook7908]

Our Home away from home...!!!!! 3 or 4 times a year..... Dannet and Judy are the Best..!!!!!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

This place was adorable I can see why you keep coming back

[@KristaKissinger]

Enjoyed the video! We have stayed here 3x now and booked the 4th. My kids love it and at $70 day, can’t beat it

[@tt4u.859]

i just got back from there and i was there on the 4th

[@Dannyboysgarage]

Great and fun video.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks glad you enjoyed

[@ericalay9082]

ive stayed here with my parents and this is where they stay everytime unfortunately my mom passed away on june 26

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Omg Erica I am so sorry to hear that

[@shannonbayne27]

the more I watch yalls videos I so wanna meet yall, your ways and personality is like my family.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Aww thank you Shannon you are so sweet

[@justincarrier]

Look its a grt place stayed thre for alot of rod runs its real reasable on price awsome review again ur my number 1 vlogers in pigeon forge I like seeing some one from ky living thre dream out in such a wonderful place

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Aww you are so kind! Thanks so much Justin we appreciate you

[@kathyg1346]

Love how you all enjoy the pools so much!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It’s our favorite part of hotels :) thanks for watching Kathy

[@rayepard2241]

Mom I was so impressed how you made it look so easy going through that ring in the swimming pool. Great job and a great review everyone ....

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Yesss 🙌 we love our pool time glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@bamagirl6403]

Thanks so much for the review!! We have always stayed there for at least 30 yrs. Staff is very nice and treat u like family. Mr Dan and wife Norma started that yrs ago. Both have passed and daughter Danette run the place and family works there. All 3rd floor no smoking and they have remodeled it. I like it and appreciate ur vlog of it. Good price for it then. Thanks guys!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s awesome love to see a family owned business succeed

[@kimberleykirk8047]

What I wanna know is, the Queen with a Jacuzzi & Fireplace. Is it only located across the parking lot with a brick wall view & not a view & not a balcony to walk out on that is actually in the motel itself?

[@carlavision6143]

Beautiful pool outside and beautiful view! Really enjoyed your video! Looks like y'all had fun in the pool. Love Jaycee's horses and cute little camera!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you Carla it was really a fun time :)

[@carlavision6143]

@@SmokyMountainFamily you're welcome!

[@mariannelee899]

Never stayed there. If I stay in Pigeon Forge again..will have to check it out. Pols and whirlpools are a plus and the rockers.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

The pools, whirlpool and the rockers were amazing!! Thanks for watching Marianne we appreciate you

[@lorettalaws8801]

Eric and Brittany my family stayed there several years ago it's a beautiful place but their breakfast options could have better than just cereal and muffins in my opinion thanks for sharing this review on Norma Dan Motel

[@marcboulanger4300]

Hotels aren't going to do much else, especially when you have 1,000 breakfast places near by.

[@lorettalaws8801]

@@marcboulanger4300 they still serve gravy and eggs and sasuage even with thousands of eating places in the GSM period lots of hotels still to do th help all families out so whatever Mark Marc

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks so much for watching Loretta we appreciate you

[@SmokiesPlus]

Just when I think I got you pegged on a style you drop that intro. SO nice and relaxing. Great review as always. This place looked pretty nice. Two pools? Some new hotels missing the mark on that.

[@FamousFiveAmos]

The slow piano intro was interesting compared to their other videos lol

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hopefully our content continues to evolve and change as time goes on. Hope to never pigeon-hole ourselves into any certain box. The hotel was a pleasant experience, felt like you were among family. Thanks as always Bob!

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Great review sledgehammered that like button stay safe and blessed sharing out full watch

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks guys

[@ritagarrison8315]

It did look like a pretty nice place , thanks for the review, God Bless

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks for watching Rita hope you are doing well ❤️

[@chrisfoster6272]

Thanks for the info. We will try it when we come!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did Chris :)

[@vickieengland7947]

Very nice place thanks for the review… i’ve always heard good things about this motel.. thanks for sharing

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It’s a great one Vickie thanks so much for watching

[@G5coat1]

Exceptional review, fam. I love that make ya feel like your there with y'all vibe you bring. Keep it up, you should be very proud.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Aww thank you so much Gerry. You are too kind

[@deatra-happypagirl4063]

Looks like a great place for families looking for an affordable option. It is great that a bargain still exists. Thanks for sharing and hope there are more Myrtle Beach vlogs coming.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It’s hard to find affordable any more so you are absolutely right. We have more Myrtle beach coming every Sunday and Thursday :) hope you enjoy

[@paulettebrochet2011]

Looks like a lovely hotel,and it must be nice to get such high praise from y'all. Loved the pools and hot tubs. Looks like everyone hadca great time! We agree its hard to beat the Riverside...enjoyed your review and wish we could of ran into y'all on our recent visit!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Oh darn so sorry we missed you. Hope you had a great trip Paulette

[@FamousFiveAmos]

This is my best friends favorite pigeon forge hotel. He stays here 3-4 times a year. He says it’s family owned and very clean. He says it’s always a good price and the best bargain on the strip.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

He is a smart guy! Thanks for watching we appreciate ya

[@catladylife]

Great review. We e. Stayed there twice. I think it was $76 a night at the time. I thought the same about the hallway. It is a bit dated but clean. I didn't try the indoor po. Great to know since I can rarely get into the indoor pools because they are too cold. The owner passed away a few months ago but his family carries on the tradition.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Omg I didn’t know that. The family is definitely making them proud keeping this hotel going

[@bobelot6302]

Great review as always, thanx guys.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Bob for your continued support it’s greatly appreciated

[@KentuckyGirl]

Nice review, sounds good to hear they have repeat guests.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s always what you like to hear :) thanks so much for watching we appreciate you

[@ThePumpkinLady53]

Great video! We're always looking for new places to stay. You should try Cherokee Lodge sometime. It's one of my favorite places to stay when I'm visiting Pigeon Forge. Great job guys!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We will have to add that one to the list Angie :) thanks so much for watching we appreciate you

[@Julie-ms9ss]

Nice review,guys ! I like that you’re honest ,but not rude if you see imperfections.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thanks Julie :)

[@stevenlopez2521]

I’m liking the new schedule or content it’s great. It really makes time better for us when we watch you guys post. I had brain surgery in May and complications 3 weeks after surgery. I’ve gotten use to certain KZbinrs that I’ve Beene arching for a while now. It’s been rough, but you guys have really made us smile and showed us nice spots.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Bro, we had no idea. Please take care of yourself and keep your spirits up. This is the kind of stuff you don't anticipate when starting KZbin- that what you do would have any kind of real impact on anyone. Humbled by this bro. Stay healthy so we can catch up this winter! And substitute that Mobb Deep for some Jay-Z my guy! lol. Go check your channel.

[@stevenlopez2521]

@@SmokyMountainFamily I have been trying my best and doing what I’m suppose it can be hard some days like today I’m miserable. I appreciate the interaction with you guys. My wife thinks it’s awesome on how you are with your fans and how family oriented you guys are. I’m definitely going to take it easy so that winter trip happens haha 💪 checking now

[@kimellis4815]

Looks like a pretty nice place to stay, I would .

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It was Kim and we loved the pool area ❤️

[@ms.tep_]

I really enjoyed this video! Loved seeing all of you having fun in the pools! Loved Jaycee's horses! As I have told you before, she reminds me of my daughter when she was young...always playing with horses or some type of little animals. Jaycee is also my granddaughter's name spelled exactly the same! Nice to hear that she is getting into photography! 💞

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Aww that’s so sweet and that’s so cool we have never met another Jaycee beforc

[@sassyfras8304]

Great review! So hard to beat or match a Riverhouse experience. This did look a lot better than most.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

It really is hard to beat that ❤️ thanks for watching

[@wanderingwestbrooks]

In my Smokies Facebook group Norma Dan is always the most highly recommended motel to stay at.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

I can see why. It was great! Thanks for watching Stacey

[@marcboulanger4300]

Hi. I was pleasantly surprised, it looked very nice(except of course the hall carpeting) One of the things i miss doing is being able to swim or enjoy a hot tub. The indoor looked small, although the hot tub looked a decent size. The outdoor pool looked great. Also a plus, a short walk to Krispy Kreme :D

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s always a plus Marc ❤️

[@birdman5223]

I’m feelin it👍

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Thank you

[@shinybrightsouth1585]

My parents stay there often. It’s family owned and the founding owner used to live in a house next door. It does have some age on it, but glad to see they are keeping the rooms clean. Sounds like just some paint and a few small updates would knock it out of the park.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

That’s all it would need to be a home run it has good bones

[@tylersimpkins8186]

Try mountain breeze i love it there.

[@monicaposey1204]

Have y’all tried the lodge at five oaks? I really like it! I haven’t seen a review on it from y’all.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We haven’t but it’s on our list especially Keegan’s

[@mikewhited4745]

We been staying there for 15 years at lease 5 times a year

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

I can see why it’s a sweet place. Thanks for watching Mike we appreciate you

[@tbone9236]

I think I saw your jeep in Tennessee

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

I’m sure you did we have been out and about a lot

[@cindyluwhonelson1416]

When I was up in March I asked about his place to Joshie. He said he knows he Owner & they are good people. Great place to stay & reasonable. So glad yall did a review on this place! How much was the room for the night? $119? Thanks again!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

I think Josh knows pretty much everyone. In the $119 range, yes. Also, according to staff, there are one of the only hotels on Parkway that doesn't have much of a rate increase during rod run weekends. Thanks as always!

[@wildcatcountry-bigbluenation]

For the price, that place gets 5 Stars. Plus it's American Owned. ;-)

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Wildcat country in with the 5 stars 🙌

[@tt4u.859]

i was just there

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Hope you had a great trip

[@dennisjackson6693]

never stayed there but it looks ok

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Going to have to get ya in that hot tub Dennis

[@Ghost-fc6oh]

Eric please fix the audio, when listening with headphones it's only on one side which drive me crazy.. Not just this video over half of them you make, I watch them all..

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Apologies. I’ll try to do better. Thanks for watching anyway.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Ill do some work on it for the video tomorrow, if you watch please let me know if it's fixed.

[@CaptainBuckeye]

When will learn of the river rat cluster ?

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

See what happened was… lol nah it was just packed and we had some friends with us. We have season passes, but as our friends didn’t they were required to make reservations in advance. So it was a wasted trip. Nothing big for real. Thanks for watching!

[@CaptainBuckeye]

@@SmokyMountainFamily ok ok lol Ty Thought I had seen the yankee hillbillies go and give a good review but maybe that was a different place , not sure . Cheers !!!

[@stupidaso7664]

Nice motel,but I prefer a cabin.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We would always go back and forth when vacationing depending on if we thought we would spend a lot of time in or want to use a pool. Thanks so much for watching we appreciate you

[@KuKapoor]

IT SAYS AMERICAN OWNED AND OPERATED. THAT IS SO HICK