Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Shut down Drive Down The Parkway March 24 2020

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[@stephencaraway537]

This makes me sad. I'm ready for life to get back to normal for us all. I want to visit the area.

[@marybailey-gates3116]

Stephen Caraway,me too.I had plans to go there in June.

[@bobh261]

I agree going next week i figure rather be in a cabin then home lol

[@shirleymack8651]

We had plans to be there today for the week. :'(

[@adventuresintvland]

Wow! I don't think that stretch of road has been that vacant in 40 years (since when Dollywood was Silver Dollar City)

[@tabithamashburn8786]

My family lived in Greeneville and remember SilverDollar City before Dollywood. Amazing how the attractions and traffic have changed over the years

[@brendastone9672]

I remember going to Silver Dollar City!

[@goldenera4ever]

I'm watching this, not b/c I'm so much concerned about who's open or not but, just b/c every other second brings back memories over the last 20 years. I love this place and hope my wife and I have created wonderful memories for our kids. Please God let things get back to normal. Thank you all for the video, even though it's a bit depressing to see such a lively place so deserted.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks for the update . Stay safe out there

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Take care Adam

[@paulinebarber3630]

1am in the morning hear in central Florida and I just wanted to think you for the ride along with you both in the rain and being able to finally see all the stores, the times I've been up there through those areas in the past the traffic was so bad I really couldn't see much. I love the smokey Mountains so much and have always wanted to live there. So thanks for letting me ride along with you and I hope to take some more trips with ya.may you both take extra care and may God continue to keep blessing you both. Love you guys.

[@happyjess853]

I don't think there has ever been a time in my life that pigeon forge,Gatlinburg has ever been this empty...

[@jasongraves6891]

During the Fire it was like this.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Dawn and Will, I can speak for us all, we really enjoy the ride a longs. Also, enjoy your "Live" get togethers.

[@pannis72]

I dozed off listening to the rain, lol. Had to rewatch. ☺️

[@sweetsouthernliving2477]

Thank you so much for this video! Even though we can’t be there, just seeing some of our favorite places reminds us of happy times. It also makes us look forward to the day we can be there again! Keep yourselves safe, but many thanks for any videos you can share with us through this time💚

[@RPLCTWest246]

Guys, it bears repeating, thank you for these videos and live streams! You guys are doing so much, more than you can imagine, to help us deal with what has become the new normal. We appreciate your positivity and upbeat nature. Stay safe, God Bless, and Thank you....Thank you...Thank you!! You are the best.

[@lynnbrown5729]

Thank you for the informative tour. Reminds me to some extent of November . Take care and be safe.

[@RobSS1963]

I just get lost in your videos. So relaxing without all the traffic. Thank you for your videos!

[@alizabol651]

What a difference a week makes. Thanks for showing us around. Enjoyed the drive around in the yellow jeep. You guys seem to be having a lot of rainy days. Love your videos

[@charmingcharlie8564]

Thank you for another awesome video guys!

[@frostieswift4887]

Thanks Will & Dawn for the drive thru and updates. Dreary day and a dreary time, stay safe.

[@adventuresofscottandmichel9864]

Thanks for showing us all what is open & what is closed in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg! It's so sad to see almost everything closed. Same is true up here near Chicago. Hopefully everything will re-open soon! We look forward to seeing your future videos of hopefully the businesses re-opening! I haven't seen the Parkway & the Old Mill so dead in the middle of the day! We wish the both of you and all of the fellow KZbin vloggers in the Smokies well & everyone to stay safe!

[@Julzyboo]

Its hard to remember its spring time with everything going on. Like, almost hard to believe life is still going on you know? Im so glad to see green green grass and blooming trees though! Thank you!

[@ronniechoate3086]

Nothing has changed in my world, except maybe a little less traffic. Its business as usual for me, work, home, and then back to work again. I'm sorry others are suffering from this.

[@ionecuff6323]

Thank you for the tour!! I Loved it!!! I would love to know about the buildings that look like they are leaning and not level!! And the rain is WONDERFUL!!! Try living in the desert and then you will appreciate the beauty and rain you have!!! Love love love the tour!!

[@highhavencabin]

Thank you so much for all the updates! We live in Illinois (unfortunately), but own High Haven Cabin there in Gatlinburg. Your videos are very helpful and informative, so again, thank you both!!

[@thatfloridacouple2148]

Thank you so much for your Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg update ride along videos. We are full time RV’ers currently in Florida and will be there April 4th for my birthday on our way to our summer job in Colorado, and we really appreciate the information. I watch your videos all the time and love both of you and your down to earth personalities. Please continue to do exactly what you are doing! Angie

[@lawannamorgan8771]

Thank you guys for keeping us updated on the Pigeon Forge/ Gatlingburg info. We love watching your videos... God bless!

[@Traciblaggblagg]

Thank you Will and Dawn it breaks my Heart to see Gatlinburg like this but I'm so Happy that you are showing us what all is going on We really appreciate it 💜

[@richardcampbell5762]

From New Mexico. Thanks for taking me along for the ride. Stay blessed and safe.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸✌

[@bobberguy1]

Thanks for the ride along. Wife and I average 4-5 weekends per year in PF (one always in Dec.).

[@lorioshields]

Thanks for doing these ride alongs. I really enjoy them!

[@beulaholine8637]

Thanks for the video!! My husband and I have been the Smokey Mountain area 4 times and enjoyed ourselves very much. It was exciting to see how the area has grown since we were there last. Hope all gets back after this virus.

[@vegasstoker9647]

I think in a month they will have to let all the low risk people go back to work. The Economy will suffer drastically if they don't. Precautions will still obviously have to still be taken. Keep stressing. Wash your hands. Shower as soon as you get home. Clean surfaces. Drink warm or hot liquids not cold. Eat fruits and vegetables more. Gargle with a disinfect frequently and you should be fine. Life must go on. Thanks Will & Dawn for keeping us informed. I plan on bringing my family of 10 to Pigeon Forge in late July.

[@cyh4031]

Amen!!!

[@cyh4031]

Wow...ten is a blessing...I wonder how that fits in the current order to not have groups of ten or more? LOL!!!

[@BigDmike24]

Yes we must go on. Like you said take precautions like you should during flu season and roll on. Shutting down business is a very bad thing.

[@felkerforcongress]

You guys rock! Love the videos. We love Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! Hopefully all that construction gets done before life gets back to normal! Good times keep smiling and the videos coming. God Bless!

[@margaretgreenway2339]

Thank you guys for keeping us updated sounds like maybe by mid April or May things should open back up i pray that it does so folks can get back to work stay safe guys

[@loritoler6289]

You guys seem like such nice people. Thanks for the videos. I love gatlinburg so much. Can’t wait to come back.

[@TheGeocampbell]

WOW! That's all I can say WOW! This breaks my heart.

[@ngtflyer]

I've been up there a couple of times, even during the off season. Never seen it like that. Stay safe and healthy guys!

[@wandarios1711]

Tks so much for your “drive arounds”. It helps so much to see what’s going on. I normally, as I’ve told y’all before, go on an annual girl cousins trip to the Smokies in May. I did not get to go last May as I was still receiving treatment for breast cancer. I was SO LOOKING FORWARD to this years trip, but God knows best. So, getting to see y’all’s videos sure does help. Health and Blessings to y’all. I WILL meet y’all in person someday. ❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Hopefully you can make it back here in the near future thank you Wanda Rios

[@bethkimmel8478]

Thanks for posting. I usually am down every two weeks. I miss being there. I saw my fiancé’s Dad drive by you! That was awesome. Felt like I was there!

[@sweets12345]

You both are so helpful! I also love the videos. They really help since my husband doesn't want to visit Gatlinburg as much as I'd prefer. 😘

[@rmiller6483]

I bet living down there is awesome. Im only 300 miles away as It’s my favorite place to go to when you just want to chillax in the mountains, eat some great food and drink some cold adult beverages... thanks for all the great videos as always Will and Dawn...👍👍👍

[@nancyj7873]

Stay safe! Prayer changes things 🙏! We are hoping for it to get back to normal soon! ☔🤗

[@shadrekascott4399]

I dont know how this showed up on my timeline but I'm glad it did. I'm so bored. I was considering a drive thu tomorrow that way. Thanks for sharing. Let's me know I'm stuck in the house a few more weeks.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thanks for this update drive. It's now August 2021 and hope we aren't heading for another lock down. We will see. Thanks Will and Dawn.

[@backporchgrass]

Thank you for this! When KY shut down last week, we thought we would slip down for a over night, supper at huck fins and a hike in the mts. Glad we didn’t. Sad times.

[@LHartman1]

Praying for you all and your family! Be safe!

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thank you so much for this awesome road trip

[@garrettthompson8314]

Thank you so much for the tour of Gatlinburg I was there maybe 30 years ago for a family reunions and would like to think I would come back up there one of these days but I really appreciate the tour

[@indianakid4050]

Well thanks for the update will & Dawn I'll keep watching love it down there . up here in Indiana where are officially lock down at 12 tonight so we can go out and drive around .👍

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Lock Down in West Virginia at 8pm, 24 March. Stay safe my friend.

[@dianehanis5142]

Thank you guy for keeping us informed. We were going to come down next month so we will wait till you give us the OK that things are back to normal. thanks for all your wonderful video`s . God Bless and stay safe.

[@howardmcclain9784]

Thanks for you two letting us know what's going on. We are supposed to be taking our vacation on April 20th, so I will keep watching for your updates,thanks and be well!!

[@sparklander]

At least you can still see the baby goats on the roof and the alligator at the souvenir shops. haha

[@Tony-5000]

That red light had pink eye!! Hahaha 😅

[@rebeccahoughten4220]

I love watching your videos I was living up there in Cosby, just moved back to SC in November so I feel a little closer by watch you and see what’s going on

[@lynny5510]

When all the Waffle Houses close you know its a crisis!! Just a little humor in all this madness guys!!!!

[@peterkober6758]

Will Dawn thank you we appreciate what you are doing if asking travel agents get nothing so we are so happy to things and learning what going on out of our aerial God Bless All PaK

[@alyssakat98]

Thank you for This!! Planning a little getaway next weekend and I was wondering how it was here!

[@maryr7256]

Be glad when everything gets back to normal!!

[@cathifowler2567]

This is one sad video. Never seen it this empty. 😞 TY for going out in the rain to do this. Y’all are the best!

[@marymcwright8980]

Thanks for the virtual map. I'll be visiting real soon.

[@kathydumas2745]

Thank you. Take care and be safe!❤️

[@jimmyg.495]

Thanks for keeping us informed, enjoy your videos, stay safe!

[@tommybowman1000]

Thanks guys. I felt like I was in the car with you. Stay safe everybody.

[@bobh261]

Thanks for the ride alongs we are still coming down figure rather be stuck in a cabin then stuck at home lol

[@dougsyd1662]

Thanks for posting. Keep posting the drive thru videos please. Even though it's all shut down it's still comforting to see the area. We will be through this before long and it will all be ok. It's just a new challenge we will have to live with. I wouldn't mind doing a couple of laps around KOA and Patriot Park myself

[@christinerodriguez8101]

I really Ike these videos where you are driving around. I feel like I’m there with you in the passenger seat. It actually helps me get my smoky mountain fix. Thank you🥰🥰 it’s not like being there but it’s close

[@joejeffers2406]

Thanks for sharing and keeping us updated with the Smokies

[@randomthoughts3599]

I miss the area and hate seeing it like this. Thanks for the drive along with you and letting us ride "shotgun" with you. Love the channel and all the videos! You two rock!

[@elijahshields3844]

My wife and I visit the area once per month. It's been awful not being able to! Thanks for all of the updates and keep them coming!

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

I've never seen Tanger like that, EVER, and we have been there 20 times in the last 25 yrs. Greetings from Charleston,West Virginia.

[@kf8852]

My husband works at tanger mall

[@myeshiabarnes5725]

I really appreciate this! I was suppose to be there from 3/25-3/28. Sucks I had to cancel but good to know things are closed and canceling was the best decision.

[@smokymountainhiking2076]

We saw you guys drive by. We were on the Gatlinburg Trail. @36:00 in your video we are on the trail to the right.

[@photographingdestinations4130]

Great video! 👍

[@Marilyn-KY]

Thanks for the drive through. Stay safe!

[@janeicegilmore98]

Beautiful place, want to visit someday.

[@cathybryant3029]

I expected the restaurants to be closed but it surprised me that the hotels were closed, too. I figured hiking was still possible but not without lodging.

[@kelvinreynolds6953]

Thanks guys the same way down here in nc except I work at hounds campground and drive in which is open on Friday and saturday

[@paulaswann4851]

Always enjoy your videos. Please stay safe and healthy.

[@Angela-zf8sn]

It's like entering the twilight zone😳...⌛ but looking on the bright☀️🌈 side the flowers🌺🌺🌻 are blooming🦋🌻🌷🌷🦋 everywhere 🌺🌻🌸and🦋 the birds are a singing🐦🦆🐓🐥🐦🐤Thank you Jesus🌷 🙏😊🐛🦋🐛🦋🐛🦋

[@CarryTheCross]

Wow look at tanger outlet

[@bigbluetruck7555]

Hello from Indiana, I enjoyed the drive through today. Can't wait to get back there later this year!😁 Stay safe❤️🙏

[@denathompson5556]

Our dogwoods in our front yard in georgia really are blooming.

[@millardhayes1884]

Your channel is good medicine for a gloomy day.

[@kimberlystatzer4767]

Thanks for sharing, its so hard to believe, stay safe💕

[@nancycolvin7122]

Heard this afternoon that the GSMNP is closing for 2 weeks...not sure what day it begins.

[@TADDs101]

This is awful ... and yet a stark reminder how we should never take anything for granted. This coronavirus pandemic has changed so many lives in a matter of a couple weeks. Stay safe !

[@lesliejames6870]

Dawn I love that you are a animal lover. I love all animal's. I fell sorry even for the cows in the rain. If i should find a little lady bug in the house I let it get in.my hand and go to the door so it can fly away. ❤

[@michellegrooms5535]

all of nc fastfoods are drive thru only? hair salons and barbar shops and bars are closedown?

[@daywithdelta7645]

I visited there for the first time in February. I had no idea they had so many attractions. We enjoyed!

[@jadamills4082]

Thanks for showing the titanic. First time seeing it. Stay safe guys.

[@Amber-dm9wq]

It's super spooky seeing the town like this! I work at the Chick-fil-A you had in the first clip, can't wait to get back to normalcy! Love your videos guys!

[@melmelloveslife2711]

We are just heartbroken that all of this is happening. Please stay healthy all.

[@earlcornett8214]

Could you do a 4-wheeling trails video with the jeep in your area ,Im going full time this fall and would love to know where to have fun with my jeep in the area

[@earlcornett8214]

Your video really makes me want to visit your state, so much to see & do

[@Debb1963]

It looks very sad down there. We have to remain hopeful things will return to normal within a few weeks or months. Stay healthy!! Wear gloves!! Since I am high risk with underlying health issues I have to stay in. Enjoy watching your updates!!!! Probably have to put my visit off until spring 2021 unfortunately. 😪 take care!!!! 🙂💜

[@billycav75]

Glad to see y'all are doing ok. We moved are trip to the last of June. Hope it won't be to crowded.

[@angelaestill5547]

Coming down in May from Cincinnati. I've never seen it that clear before even in the off season.

[@phillipblackwell1250]

Hello from Frogtown South Carolina!!

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Same here in Florida, nothing is open. Hopefully this will end soon. Be safe.

[@vincentkbennett]

Live in Atlanta. I bring my family to the area once a year ... usually stay in Sevierville @WildernessAtTheSmokies. I love that area and so appreciate all you guys do to keep us informed. Actually, I could just watch you drive around... be well. Peace and Prosperity!

[@lorieadams3732]

This popped up in my stream today. Hard to believe we went through all that.

[@noahman1234]

Thanks for the vlog

[@robbydlor73]

Looks like a great time to go down. No crowds!!

[@tiffanystelting1078]

We have a trip planned in June. Have they said anything about when things might open back up around there?

[@turtlegreen26]

Hi yall!!!! Hope you slept well