Gatlinburg has Reopened!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Felt a little jealousy when you boarded Earthquake . Thanks for showing Beauregard

[@TheCarpetbagger]

Next time you get out here we’ll ride it for 12 hours straight

[@odinvonzero]

12 hours??!! Hope you take a lunch break!! 🤣

[@sarahwood8484]

I want to join both of you! Moving back to Pigeon Forge in July. ❤

[@88firebird43]

Next Time your in Gatlinburg give Maryville a visit it's a nice little town

[@sabrina3newsome642]

Love earthquake

[@rodneyd6746]

Glad to see you back in Gatlinburg, Carpetbagger, thanks for the update , we can't wait to get back and enjoy the mountain's.

[@maryc5353]

i like all of the non-Disney trips. i love to see the local attractions.

[@cbooc]

Do hope we get back to normal soon... Love the optimism and resilience of the people. Stay safe and GB.

[@missmable6015]

It's great to see Gatlinburg back open. But in my opinion, it's too early. But it's very beautiful. Thanks Carpetbagger. 👍

[@hoffman56]

Glad we are not governed by your opinion.

[@missmable6015]

@@hoffman56 oh u should be very glad your not govened by my opinion, cause I am a ball buster.

[@hoffman56]

@@missmable6015 So was King George III, how did that work out for him?

[@thehighhopes5336]

Thanks for sharing. I'll be there in 3 weeks. So happy to see things are open.

[@carrollmurphy2289]

We're going in 3 weeks too. I hope we can see a lot!

[@danish-nl6ew]

Thank you so much for the update Jacob. Hopefully we can get back down there soon. Those Smokey Mountains keep calling my name. Just something about them. Be safe in your travels.

[@terryhurley2310]

Great tour. Thanks for posting. We will be checking the area out next week.

[@rustyshackelford4592]

My opinion is that your videos are great and I really do enjoy joining you on your travels and appreciate you getting out there so those of us that don't really get the opportunity to travel can see all of these wonderful places around the country.

[@debbiegradowski9885]

WOW! Wonderful video Jacob!! Thank you so much for sharing. Wishing I was there. I really appreciate your sharing what the free world looks like... ❤️👍🏼

[@DeaconsUniverse]

Good to see things opening back up over there. Thanks for sharing Jacob!

[@meredith.0]

Thanks for taking a pic with me downtown! So awesome to meet you! 😀

[@happysavage6660]

What about that Teddy Bear Museum, in your town? That’s a good suggestion! It looked, pretty cool!

[@MysticalMe131]

So glad to have found you again. I had to rescribe, had to get new phone and lost all my Subscribers. Then I said OMG THE CARPET BAGGER, and found your videos again.

[@johnnyalonso]

Great video. Glad to see a bit of normalcy coming back in our world. Thanks for reporting bro

[@happysavage6660]

I’m happy to see you bump into your dear friend, John from Exploration Unknown! So your day there, didn’t turn out bad at all!

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Love Gatlinburg so much! Great to see it open again and people enjoying it, so beautiful there. Anakeesta is my fav of all 👊🏻

[@jm2059-j8o]

It's good to see videos from Pigeon Forge once again! Take care!

[@danielperez641]

Any place you go is always interesting, thank you

[@AbsurdJANGO]

Just in time. I'm heading up this Tuesday. Thanks for posting.

[@Sklabah]

Looks like a fun town, and a nice day out despite (because of?) the rain. My kinda place. Mixed feelings on the re-open. DEFINITELY felt nice to see some normalcy and people enjoying themselves! I just hope that it can be maintained in a healthy way - I'm not yet ready to go anyplace with crowds, and yet! I sure look forward to it! Thanks for the video!

[@laurelbankson3747]

I enjoyed your video. I was wondering about the proximity of the Space Needle and Sky Bridge and was pleasantly surprised by the video of the guests in the lifts above the street. You taking the shots from the Space Needle of the Sky Bridge is the best. Thanks!

[@art8592]

Awsome. I’m taking my family there in July. I can’t wait!

[@penxor53]

10:00 . I hope that was just a demo moonshine still with water since the guys fingers were in it

[@louisianaontheroad1934]

I noticed that too, but if that's real 'shine they are making, it probably wouldn't matter, That is probably why they started using it to make hand sanitizer.

[@saidwahnow]

Louisiana On The Road! Even if it was real moonshine, you don’t want someone’s fingers in your drink lol. Pandemic or not.

[@christmaspets8615]

Ew yes! A virus doesn’t matter cause it will get killed but leave your fingernail dirt and dead skin cells out of my moonshine!

[@TerryB751]

Great video. That Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen has been around forever. I'm 66 and remember back when I was about 9 or 10 and visited that place on vacation with my parents.

[@ladyleopard1106]

Peanut butter whiskey is delish. We happened to be in our local liquor store, and they had the airplane bottles at the register. I made note of it to my husband, and the manager said "oh, it's really good" and gave us free bottles. If you like peanutbutter, you'd probably enjoy it.

[@drewmaruna2326]

Nice report on Gatlinburg TN, Mr. CB. FWIW, I drove out to Catawba Island, Ohio today, hoping it would be cooler there. It was not. The park was crowded but people were distancing. Cedar Point is not open, but I believe Kelly's Island and Put-In-Bay are accepting visitors, should you want to film there. The African Wild Safari is open, I know that. And a smaller petting zoo.

[@annabrown6038]

I’m not a doctor either but from what researchers have said the virus can hang in the air so if you are indoors it’s best to wear a mask no matter what 👍🏻

[@englishatheart]

Researchers have also said that they don't know if masks really help, and they can also do more harm because of cross contamination. Hell, nearly everyone in China was already wearing masks all the time and it didn't do them much good, now did it?

[@rexrabbiteer]

@@englishatheart look at numbers in japan and china and compare them to the usa numbers. we have the highest numbers in every category, not wearing the mask has literally made a mess in the usa, it takes one idiot to infect thousands

[@hoffman56]

@@rexrabbiteer You are so right. Put on your mask, then have someone wrap you in bubble wrap and mattresses and place you in a blast proof vault supplied with double filtered bottled water and organic, sustainable, responsibly sourced, gluten free tofu. No one should be allowed out until the probability of any negative occurrence happening is exactly 0.0!

[@annabrown6038]

I wasn’t trying to make this political I just think it’s better to be safe than sorry

[@nancycolvin7122]

Thanks for showing me around. We had to cancel our April visit...hoping to reschedule towards the end of July first part of August. I was a bit dismayed that I didnt even see 1 mask.

[@viceforever]

I went Saturday. All the shops i went in had masks as well as attractions I guess its personal preference but there were families with masks from time to time. If you want to its up to you.

[@Mboy245]

Our state of "Pure" Michigan seems to be going backwards as far as opening up goes. I'd definitely wait to do anything in Michigan

[@K.Angelina]

Michigan is one of the states that had the most amount of cases. They are being cautious. At least if a second wave happens Michigan won’t be as effected.

[@kirtbennett2219]

I'm from Georgia . I just wanted to let you know I found your channel through my 6-year-old. He watches you all the time on our smart TV. And the other day he said I love carpetbagger in his videos. So I was just letting you know you have a big fan

[@lorih2924]

Good to see Gatlinburg opening up again. Happy the shops are able to open up again.

[@jadonproductions]

Right now, Disney Springs and CityWalk Orlando are all open, and Universal Orlando is opening on the 5th. Thank you for telling viewers to stay polite in the comments. People tend to be bold while commenting.

[@100madmic]

Glad things are starting to open just found your youtube channel.

[@jdoyle7768]

Happy to see that things are open!!!

[@mcwatersd]

I'm surprised so much is open.That was funny running into John and Heather. That fortune teller was different. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@TheTWhite]

6:04 Sport's Team attire and memorabilia is what has been there from what I recall.

[@simplegal8302]

I was going to say I couldn't remember the name but I'm pretty sure it was full of sports memorabilia.

[@erikhof410]

love to hear you talk again man, good to be back!

[@dutchlinde3574]

A fellow member of the Kiss Army i presume?

[@erikhof410]

@@dutchlinde3574 yes! Love their old stuff from the 70s.

[@johnfritz15]

We’re in Gatlinburg right now and are using your videos as a guide.

[@karenstraw7301]

Great Video It's so nice to see that things are slowly but finally coming together

[@nomadichippie]

Love this area,, but no thank u for now,, I don’t think I seen one person in the video outside wearing face protection.if people want to keep things open I don’t think this is the way to do it, I’m guessing this area will be open for a few months and then have to close again due to it will become a hotspot

[@NewHorizons2020]

I agree Nomadic Hippie. It scares me to pieces. Stores have been packed from elbow to elbow since everything opened up. It's nuts here. People are crazy

[@Inamichan]

To be fair, you are less likely to get it outside in general. However the chances are even lower if you’re wearing a mask so.....🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jasonjohnston865]

That was a close one Jacob with the fortune teller! I thought the wheel was going to come off that thing before you released it!

[@leejoyner]

I remember sculpting that dinosaur (along with some other wonderful artists)! He didn't have a mohawk then ;) 1993, created for a Colorado water park. Thanks for the memories!

[@jan6626]

So nice to see some of the old haunt opening up now....bet you are enjoying it all.

[@leighanncaserta2914]

Thanks for the video! Can’t wait to visit Gatlinburg ❤️

[@thomasramsey5527]

Was actually passing through from NYC (sister lives in Knoxville), so my daughter can experience it like I did (semi) when I was a kid.

[@AH-rl9ev]

WHOA! Someone is still selling Fidget Spinners!....hee hee

[@viceforever]

I almost fell for it cause i wanted a biohazzard fidget spinner cause yaknow "the unpleasantness"

[@jamiegross6157]

Jamie here so happy to c u back at it brother be safe love from your east tn fam

[@jackieturner5145]

Thanks for letting me get a picture with you in Gatlinburg Friday. I didn't even introduce myself lol. Enjoy your videos.

[@G5coat1]

I see you've never been to Traverse City, MI. It is fully reopened and absolutely beautiful this time of year. Cherry start to come in middle of June through middle of July too. Tasty things to eat, fun things to do, downtown shops, gorgeous trails, rivers, and beaches along the lake.

[@puddintanner6149]

Oh I can’t wait to be there in a few weeks!!!

[@pdxer8895]

Leaving alone the unpleasantness, the space needle needs some paint. Great Job CB. Thumbs up!

[@tanyabootsnpants780]

Our honeymoon cruise was cancelled for next month. Maybe we'll take a short trip to Gatlinburg instead. Looks peaceful and interesting. 😊

[@unclemetal8774]

Creede Colorado is opening back up. I live here. It's a small former mining town in the southern part of the state.

[@ashsea9940]

I don't know why anyone would give this a thumb down? Thank you for the investigative reporting, awesome!

[@shortstack6144]

I love to see you’re back man! Missed these! But PLEASE stay safe, I didn’t see anyone with masks on and that’s kind of scary

[@robylove9190]

Thanks Jacob!

[@qdood]

Florida Keys opening June 1st

[@tmudd24]

good to see you on the road again, stay safe

[@justinoid4620]

Thanks, now I know I can go and not worry about everything being closed.

[@ProfessorRetro1976]

This brought back memories from when i stopped there on my way to go hiking in the great smokey mountains years ago with a group from a summer camp I went to as a kid

[@YakumoShinito]

I hope you keep safe!

[@gracebond8183]

Orlando Florida has opened up many attractions like Gatorland and some of the bigger theme park attractions are reopening soon.

[@sugarcoma82]

I live about 45 minutes from the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area but I am not planning to visit for a while. I want to see if the reopening causes a big spike in new cases. Kind of a bummer, we always have Dollywood passes and would’ve already been five or six times by now. But, that is definitely incomparable considering the lives that have been lost in Tennessee alone.

[@crazypunk2394]

Live in FL and Clearwater Beach is wiiiiiddddeeeee open... heading up to Smokys Saturday, camping at Elkmont and will be in Gatlinburg a bit as well

[@awahpahpow7735]

I really really like how you're approaching this situation we are all in carpet! You're so respectful and perfectly cautious. You don't overblow or not take things serious. You're awesome

[@AnimeBronx]

There is no way to “overblow” what COVID-19 is doing to the world.

[@awahpahpow7735]

@@AnimeBronx right because that was what I was saying and the exact thing to concentrate on...

[@hantzschelee]

Rode the bike down Saturday. Glad to see stuff back open.

[@Scott.Hughes]

You should check out the Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum in Simpsonville, SC. Simpsonville is just outside of Greenville. The museum just opened in January and then had to immediately shut down because of the situation. Not only do they have Arcade games, but they have vintage handheld electronic games and vintage console games to play.

[@Sealgurl2002]

I recommend going to Valleyscare/fare in shokopee MN (you don’t have to go on the roller coasters), Deadend hayride in Wyoming MN. For non scary stuff I recommend The Runestone Museum in Alexandria MN and MoPop in Seattle

[@dan-the-man2938]

Great video! My family and I will be there in july. Thanks for the information!!!

[@deannafromindiana2805]

Thank you for your informative videos.

[@SireMilk]

Idk how other people would feel about it but as you pass these things to give an idea on pricing would be kind of cool... And I like finding stuff not on the touristy path

[@staleenacollins5440]

Can’t wait to Visit that area again we didn’t have enough time to see it all last month

[@Corgis175]

Nice to see you out and about. That was some rain storm.

[@larrydoughty4593]

great vid. please continue to do follow up vids, for JULY, August, and September. coming there in October

[@themeparkreel]

yay glad to see attractions starting to reopen! this was a great video!

[@Erietravelers]

Thank you for the great videos

[@MaliceLaStrange]

Loved that adventure golf place! My friend and I were there last october and it was a neat place. Glad to see things are opening back up there. What I wanted do to be able to be back there now at Fannie Farkle's and have another delicious Oogledog!

[@viceforever]

I was there Saturday!!! It was awesome!!! Me and my kids have never been on vacation before and eventhough it was not a true vacation it was an amazing stop off on my way to drop them off for the summer with their father in Va. We went to the Ripley's Aquarium because the Natural Bridge Va safari park is closed down with the walk thru part so i decided to just let the kids be suprised by the detour.

[@justincaldwell876]

Heading there this weekend. My favorite vacation spot.

[@andreadamico2445]

Gatlinburg is def on my bucket list. Im hoping to go by next year!

[@randyfinchum4601]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ninaferreira326]

OMG, I went to Gatlinburg twice from 2018 and this past summer when I was there with my boyfriend and my mom. I really love it there😎

[@deniseboldea1624]

They don't want anyone feeding the Pigeons because it not only prompts the birds to stick around, but they also tend to get aggressive over time.

[@josephhuffman9318]

The was a great trip sorry it had to rain on you ! You take care be safe GOD is Good

[@grandpaseed]

thanks I have driven through there at night but never stopped now i know what i missed or not .

[@sandis5554]

Love your videos! You go to some amazing places. Thanks!

[@brianglade848]

Hi Chops.....any good carpet installation stories?

[@reedhill2015]

I’m staying in gatlinburg right now! Hate I missed the chance to meet you!

[@Mboy245]

Great Video Jacob

[@amyyoshikawa7698]

Hi Jacob, so happy to hear that Gatlinburg reopened! stay well and safe!

[@robertyoung7962]

Natural Bridge Caverns New Braunfels Texas is open

[@CreativeEleganceDesigns]

I was there this pass weekend. I practiced 6ft social distancing the entire time had my mask and sanitizer. I agree with you Carpetbagger I took it off when it was safe, I used it my mask when neccessary and didn't go into crowds or crowded places.

[@bronxbearbud272]

They're open?! Why didn't somebody wake me up, I'm just flapping my first jack here! Guess I'll pour this out later and enjoy it with the pancakes thanks!

[@bjornemccomb8262]

I’d love to see Asheville NC!!!! Went there last year mainly for my husbands old job location in Brevard and also to see Biltmore Estate

[@sandih9084]

I love that town with all my heart thank you for showing this

[@gameroomwizards448]

One of the places that you should visit in the summer is Lake George! Gatlinburg reminds me of Lake George! Lots of old wax museums, haunted houses, and mini golf courses!!!

[@davidnordwick5656]

Great video keep up the good work!

[@doctorwhofan6340]

Nice video dude. Here in Georgia alot of business are reopening. But I'm not sure about any of the attractions like 6flags or the coke museum or aquarium. But it's great to see the smoky mountains reopen. I love pigon forg and Gatlin breg I think I've done everything in pigon forg but not in Gatlin Berg though. God bless you carpetbagger.

[@DrewskiGames24]

Everytime I come here and see Beauregard, I think of you :) Also, I love Dick's Last Resort. We go there everytime we go to Gatlinburg!