What's NEW In 2024 Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg & Sevierville Our Guide What To Do and Eat On The Parkway

[@ginagodoy5256]

You didn't mention Howard's in Gatlinburg! It's an institution... They have beautiful outdoor seating next to the river and it's been recently remodeled inside. They have a great weekend brunch and their burgers are fantastic. The food in general is awesome! We always go to Howard's, it's not to be missed! As always, thanks for the updates. I always look forward to your "What's New" videos!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍

[@RDan1982]

I remember when there was nothing around that helicopter tour landing but trees.

[@lynnjefferson222]

I'm afraid this will be lengthy, but here goes. When I was furloughed from my job during covid, I spent a lot of time at home watching tv. That is when I discovered Yankee in the South, and I've been a fan ever since. Without a doubt, I've viewed everything you've got on your channel. I love all the videos of that area. All the travel vlogs are wonderful because you've taken me places I could never go on my own. It's refreshing to see you get back to the Smokies-style of videos! We've been on a whirlwind world tour with you and it's great to be back 'home' 😊 Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!! God Bless You Both

[@EveryTongueShallConfess]

I had started watching them around early 2020 Myself. And that fall we went to the Smokies. Our last day there on our way to Cheeroke we saw the yellow jeep. I had to stop and meet them, Really great people!

[@lynnjefferson222]

@@EveryTongueShallConfess oh wow! I'd love to meet them!

[@barbaramckinley7524]

Both of you do great videos and enjoy them . Keep them coming.

[@lindadavis7227]

Don’t understand why you didn’t tell people Outdoor World, is really Bass Pro. Bass Pro is known world wide. The one you are at is one of the nicest around.

[@OutcastRichard]

Howard’s is good in Gatlinburg. They grind their own hamburgers!

[@JimRoss-q81]

Paintballs Tennessee Jim Ross ATL

[@marybethzel214]

I have to tell you I watch your videos all the time. My husband and I decided on a long weekend anniversary trip to TN. I KNEW all the best places to go. We had breakfast at Applewood Farms- over the top. Dinner one nite at the Melting Pot. Incredible. Got lost at the top of the Smokey Mountains and just loved every second here. Sadly Dollywood was closed so we couldn’t get there. Thanks for all the great tips.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Good to know 😃❤️👍

[@traceypendergrast6899]

We love bucees

[@lavadabeckham1773]

Thank you for the videos. It is great for us that don't get to travel. You do such a great job. Please don't ever stop. God bless

[@LIVSDANCES]

Idk how I didn't know about the Lost Mine Coaster in Pigeon Forge!!! Do u have a video on that? Thanks for the updates!

[@reneepoutre2407]

This is an excellent video. Heading there for the first time in April from NY and this has son much great information. Thank you! Enjoy your restaurant reviews as well.

[@kendallcarstens9194]

Important note: when in Gatlinburg there is NO free parking unless you keep your vehicle at the hotel you are staying at. Country Inn and Suites has limited parking for their guests (the numbered spots along the side ARE NOT part of their parking--you will get towed. If a day trip, there are City parking garages on each end of Gatlinburg $10.00/day, and other lots for $20.00/day.

[@thekarrs]

Unless something has changed since the year we moved away from Sevierville, you can park along River Road for free. That is, if you can find a spot.

[@roymaria6042]

There is free parking it's on River road in Gatlinburg but you have to get there early to get a spot.

[@dieselwrench3621]

And you will get towed quick! My uncle parked in a spot, and his truck was towed within 30 minutes after parking. Don’t make this mistake, you will pay a hefty price that cuts right into your vacation money.

[@1yabeyabe]

Appy Lodge provides in-town parking vouchers when you stay there

[@kendallcarstens9194]

This is true in both aspects, still free along river road, and if you can find a spot.@@thekarrs

[@daniellejones2719]

Really really enjoyed this video! I’m excited about the new additions to the Applebarn and the Inn at the Christmas place. Looking forward to our Christmas trip to Gatlinburg this year!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😃

[@pamgraham4689]

Wonderful viewing. I will be there again on Sunday my first time during off season and looking forward to touring both PF and Gatlinburg.

[@cindalong3926]

We LOVE Texas Roadhouse. They have a consistently good steak and fresh salads. We love breakfast at the Five Oaks Farmhouse. We haven’t been to Apple Barn in a long time. We need to go again soon. We will be back in a couple of weeks. I checked on taking the grandkids to the Pirate gold, but it seemed pricey for almost $20 for a 6 year old to play putt putt (he loses interest about hole #6 usually). It does look super cool though.

[@gunlover067]

I miss feasters on teasters indian restaurant 😬

[@daviddenny1901]

I would love to find a really good slaw dog. I miss the old day's when Smokey Mtn market was in buisness in Knoxville.

[@lizcortez4897]

See y’all do have a 9 to 5 job 😊💕😉…this was a fun informative video, letting everyone know the good eats cause I’m not sure if alot of people are the same but when we go on vacation we pick one day to splurge on a good meal😊..when we’re going up there we’re definitely staying on the strip and just take the trolly if we wanna venture off further..I’m gonna be looking out for the yellow Jeep tours!!!😉..thank you Will and Dawn as always y’all put a smile in my heart😊💕

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much

[@helgabullabong]

Great update guys. So many changes since my last trip. So sad the white wooden church has gone. Cheers

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍

[@fireman1780]

Hey Will and dawn! Mike and Melissa here from the state of Ohio. We are going to be coming down and we watch your channel all the time. We were wondering if you guys still did the meet and greets at patriot park?

[@rodrogers6895]

Just don’t go to Caddes Cove! Quickly turns into ‘stop and go’ traffic. Been there twice, always takes 4+ hours. They should charge admission to cut the traffic down.

[@carolcampbell7890]

Thank you so much for sharing this video it teaching me the area when we move up there in Sevierville i cant wait to see buc ees, the mountains, hope to see you m Dawn we coming in Sevierville in 5 weeks. Thanks for sharing! Keith n Carol

[@abbynormal1557]

Wow, what a great overview. You are the one and only place I get all my smokies updates. 🏆😎😊. I started watching your channel when you had 4,000 subs and it has been fun watching your channel grow to what it is today.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much 😃👍

[@laurarose8140]

Excellent job guys on the update. I have been coming out there 50 years and I still have not been to the to the island but I do plan on going in there this year when we come out. I can see a lot of changes since we were there last April. Thanks for keeping us updated on what's going on. Great job

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍❤️

[@MakaylasRoyalVlog]

We’re going next month I’m excited!!! Hopefully we’ll stop by DollyWood

[@elainebundy2521]

FUDDRUCKERS MY FAVORITE 😊

[@debbiejohnson3860]

Great burgers hands down.

[@vickistory2724]

Thank you so much! This was a wonderful video. It helps so much to catch up on what is going on before we head in for a quick trip.

[@illgazillion]

Strange to me they are building stuff when there are so many other businesses that shut down.

[@susankidwell7744]

Thanks for the video ! Really enjoyed it !!

[@pinkyswearzadventures]

Never noticed the Fudryckers next to Texas in all our many trips. Maybe this fall we'll stop in. Loved the one in Myrtle Beach!

[@wmotjazz89]

Thanks for sharing! We just got back tonight from hanging out in Gatlinburg and walking around and shopping all day. No crowds at all! Best time for us. I don’t suggest eating the buffet at that Shoney’s up there though. The food was not good, like it was left over for a while and my husband could not finish the chicken and other items and my salad was not good and the dressing was runny too. The breakfast I could barely eat. Should have gone to the Pancake Pantry. Wasted $46.00 on it.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍❤️

[@whodatpat504]

That area is growing so fast! I remember when we were kids my parents took a picture of us standing next to someone dressed as Indians. I’m talking like in the late 70’s😂 Idk if they still have places like that.

[@SeeingRed32]

You guys are awesome. I appreciate your informative video. I’m planning a trip to pigeon forge this June so thank you for all the info

[@PlantingGarden-m3z]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@teresacantrell7400]

A guy that works there told hubby that the new building there at the AppleBarn is going to be where they make their apple cider. Love the Blue Moose! I love their homemade onion rings and the sauce! One of our favorite restaurants.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks for the info

[@Briancotter-m6b]

Gatlinburg Tenn went there last year and it will be the last nothing but a money pit

[@realong2506]

When they knocked down the Riverside Motel in downn townn Gatlinburg they paved paradise and put up a parking lot as far as I was cocered.My fondest memories of family vacations when I was a kids where stayed there many, many times over the years back in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. My husband and I even spent our "Honeymoon" there 5 years after we got married.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you for sharing 😃

[@debbiejohnson3860]

Yessss Russell Stovers. Yearly stop for us.

[@1ametoyuki]

Anakeesta was a highlight for me

[@TeresaReynolds-fd6kb]

I always love your videos. Hopefully I will see y’all sometime when I head to the smokies.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

That would be cool!

[@carlavision6143]

Will and Dawn, really enjoyed your video! I wish someone would bring me there to visit! It'd be a dream come true to visit Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg but, it won't ever be! Looking forward to your next vlog. Love y'all!❤️❤️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😃

[@carlavision6143]

@@yankeeinthesouth you're welcome!

[@stevebelanger4556]

Heading down there in April! Can't wait!!!!

[@gusnickles3672]

Thanks guys that was really informative, and I will definitely refer to it on my next trip down.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Our pleasure!

[@cathyratliff398]

Wow a lot going on in the Smokies, so much to see and do and never a dull moment, all the new things that are coming is great 💕

[@ms.tep_]

Hello Will and Dawn....Thanks for the informative video!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Hello 😊👍

[@ericbanes873]

Dawn looks like she was cold.

[@nataliaparisi3369]

Greatings from Brazil ! Love the vídeos 🎉

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@libdavis7854]

Is Tulsi Inďian rèsturant any good?

[@yankeeinthesouth]

We like 👍 it

[@debbiejohnson3860]

Love your videos.

[@julsjewels3185]

Wow!! So many new things!!!

[@Hg999k]

Great video!

[@SoupsJamZ]

Wait wait wait there is a buckeyes in Sevierville??!! Hohoho hubbys gonna take me ona long weekend trip real soon 4:43

[@Lindarianmusic]

Thanks for Sharing Yankee in the South: Everything looks like fun; I tend to opt for free river rafting trips down the dams and rivers. Including swimming in the lakes and standing under waterfalls, over water parks. Michigan much like Tennessee has rivers and lakes, including waterfalls, dams and rivers running through it. We also so have several waterparks as well, close by and I have never been to a waterpark, because there are free swimming holes all around me. -keep up the great work. I'm excited, this sounds great, I will have to checkout Sevierville while I'm working in Pigeon Forge in 2025 on my next working vacation in the smokeys.

[@TravelingPickers]

Awesome video!

[@evernewbie30]

Have you ever had breakfast at little black bear cafe in pigeon forge? Outstanding place! We love it. Just hard to get a table, it’s really small. Love Lenny’s pancakes

[@TheRandomHandyman]

Any suggestions on some waterfalls or trails I can take my 3 small kids on. In the area?

[@michelleterrell1895]

Thank you!

[@carywhitt]

Is there a new Embassy Suites in Gatlinburg?!? I think it opens soon if not already.

[@pochica1]

LOVE! 💕

[@MichaelJones-gd1uz]

I've never in my life heard bass pro shops referred to as outdoor world

[@jackip2ava]

It's right on the sign

[@theswartzfam1003]

Chicken Guy closed?? We were so excited to have it on our trip in a few months.

[@kbophoto]

The Bucee-s give me an anxiety attack! Been once won't go back haha.

[@debbiejohnson3860]

Try MELS DINER

[@yankeeinthesouth]

We love mels. Go there all the time.

[@Keepingitreal-f8o]

Great video

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks!

[@williamkennedy1149]

Now that you guys are back just wondering when you'll be sending out the prizes for the subscriber giveaway from 4 months ago?

[@yankeeinthesouth]

I'm not sure where you're coming from. William, all the prices have been claimed or forfeited. And you were never one of the named winners.

[@craigandkimberlyparker5368]

Are you guys still hanging with Chris and Mindy? I used to see them quite often included in your adventures but not for a while now.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

We haven't heard from them in a while. We are always open for a collab.😀

[@marieakers9674]

There is a new racing place there in Gatlinburg. It's virtual racing I believe. It's down close to Red's I think. Do you have any information on that?

[@yankeeinthesouth]

I don't know 😕 much about it. But I will look into it.

[@kimfrommn7162]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

Alot goin on guys we always gotta go to Crocketts one day and the Log Cabin pancake house up from the space needle. I can't believe they took the wdding chapel out, like they say nothing is forever guess it didn't make enough money definetly needed more parking. Stay safe Will and Dawn hope ta catch up with you 2 when we're down.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😊👍❤️

[@richardsummers9009]

Hi, Y'all been doing ok, haven't seen Ya'll on a while , lot of new stuff up there, hope to see more of Y'all 😍🎶..

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍❤️

[@OutcastRichard]

Pottery House cafe is one of our favorites for lunch. Five Oaks Farm Kitchen has become a first day tradition when we hit town. Lunch then shopping at Tanger.

[@65drackor]

Howard’s is my favorite restaurant in Gatlinburg!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍

[@Texansnumberone]

Bushes next please 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@southernsoulfamily9699]

I’m taking my husband on a honeymoon after 10years together and marriage. We’ve been focused on kids and my horrible health in and out of hospitals surgeries etc and are ready for the trip in May! I ABSOLUTELY love your videos been watching for some years and I’m planning our trip out and I always go back over your videos and reviews of places, things etc in Gatlinberg areas and I’m so glad you uploaded a fresh 2024 video! Also was wondering how’s the weather middle of may ?

[@lindabradford9591]

I hope you enjoy it. Sure sounds like you deserve a nice vacation. Happy 10th Anniversary!

[@janbond8460]

Fun! Fun! Fun! Now go eat.❤❤❤😂😂

[@iSaltyBro]

Good Ole Rocky Top

[@markdehart2009]

We tried Petro’s chili and chips after your last review. We really enjoyed it👏🏻

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍

[@staytrippy11]

Applewood!!!!!

[@RobertWilson-u5h]

You two are looking great! New diet?

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😃 ❤️👍. It is a lifelong challenge

[@MidKahuna]

Very good

[@PamKramer-nq6cj]

BEST video ever!!!! I loved it!!!!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍

[@1966mustangish]

Great video! 👍🏻

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks!

[@mattpace5982]

Freddies burgers are nasty

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you for sharing your review

[@Keepingitreal-f8o]

Great video

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks!

[@richardmoore2590]

We appreciate Will and Dawn also!!! Love you guys

[@shelbydavis2088]

Buc-ee's was the best part of the video!

[@josephgottschalk641]

We enjoyed watching this! Looking forward to visiting PF on our way back from Florida in March and this just makes us more anxious to be there. I am sure it will be busier then!

[@pammiedoodle8693]

We were married in Gatlinburg in 1995 at the Little Log Cabin church out 321. Sadly it’s gone, too😢 We love that whole area and are pretty familiar with all the “nooks and crannies” since we’ve been going down there for years. My husband’s aunt owned a “cottage motel” in Gatlinburg and also built a log cabin in 1932 on the Roaring Fork motor trail. The cabin burned down in the fire a few years ago and the cottage motel was torn down several years prior to the fire. So many memories of these wonderful places, now gone😢 I sure miss “old” Gatlinburg. Thanks for the tour😊 Have a blessed weekend🙏

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Have a good week

[@ckabbott2154]

Great Video, planning on heading down from Canada in the summer. Great Video as usual.

[@jamesball8533]

how early do the flowers start blooming? we are coming in the week after Easter , the earliest we have ever been down

[@amberbryant8141]

That’s great video 👍🏻 Thank you Will & Dawn!!! ❤

[@laurengambardella7022]

Thank you for your video! It was so amazingly helpful ☺️I’m finally taking a trip with my family from CT to Pigeon Forge in 1 month! I’m so excited to visit!! Thank you Will and Dawn! 💕

[@Rhondagail]

They should bring back an Elvis Presley museum

[@smiller2047]

I agree

[@Rhondagail]

When we gone there I would go to the Elvis Presley museum

[@dennissellards9249]

Always enjoy your videos 😊Hope to see you at the spring rod run

[@rebeccabernhardt5995]

Is Shoneys still in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge? They used to have a nice buffet, especially at breakfast.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

There is a shoney's in severville gatlinburg and pigeon forge

[@rebeccabernhardt5995]

Thanks Will & Dawn, always enjoy your videos!

[@ChrisVAug28]

Thanks Will and Dawn for this smokies video. Some family and I were down in the Smokies in April 2022 and we stopped at some of the locations you both announced in the video and we were happy we stopped in. You guys have amazing things in Tennessee and we can't wait to come back down and have more fun in the Smokies.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍

[@laurafoote214]

great video, brought back memories of when we went, i want to go back someday.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😃👍

[@smiller2047]

This was very helpful,thank you

[@Mary-mv2kn]

Thanks for the video will and dawn ❤❤❤

[@annielandry]

at the buccees do they have chocolate ocvered pretzels and non pareillels in a bag and how much are they

[@yankeeinthesouth]

They do, but I couldn't tell you the price

[@annielandry]

@@yankeeinthesouth ok thanks tho.

[@tomsweet1669]

Loved this video great job friends

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 🤗