Tennessee Travel Forum

Hi all
we are coming to gatlinburg from 8/19-8/23
after reading some of the hotel reviews we are getting nervous--we would like a very quiet 2 bedroom suite at a place that has a pool.
Does anyone have any recommednations??
Thank you soooo much :):):)

Is Harmony Grocery still open for business?

i am planning on a trip to tn - gatlingburg area for the 4th of july weekend. should i rent a cabin (if still available) in gatlingburg, sevierville or pigeon forge?

we have a number of children (3-6yrs old) and about 15 adults - where is the ideal place to rent a cabin ie allowing for childrens activites etc.

many thanks

andy (savannah,ga)

Anybody know anything about it?

I'm planning a vacation next summer and we will be spending 1 1/2 days in Chattanooga, and 6 days in the Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg area. What are the must see's and must do's in these areas? Also, are there any great, moderately-cheaply priced local eateries? Are these area's known for any particular type of food that shouldn't be missed?

Were staying at the heartbreak hotel from the 4th April to the 8th we have tried to book a trip to tupelo online but it seems there is some event at the same time that is tieing up the guides who normally do these tours. Can anyone give me any ideas how to go about finding a tupelo trip once we arrive. Thanks in advance
Smifco

My girlfriend and I are trying to schedule a trip to the Eastern area of Tennessee. I started researching the Great Smoky Mountain area but to my dismay, there are no bike rentals available inside the park until early April, this is a conflict because my scheduled vacation is before April. A rental outside the park would be no good because our vehicle doesn't have a roof rack or a hitch for transporting the bikes into a park. Does anyone know a national park that would be exciting for mountain biking and have bike rentals before April 1st?

My ultimate destination is Andrews NC, but I am traveling from Northeast Texas across Arkansas via I30 and I40 to Memphis. From there I am not sure if it is better to take I40 to Nashville and then I24 to Chatanooga or if Hwy 64 across Tenn is better. I've also been looking at Hwy 72 across top of Mississipi and Georgia to get to Chatanooga. Time issue is probably running neck and neck with the issue of gasoline usage/price right now, but also will consider the condition of the Monteagle Pass on I24 as my trip is in mid March. Any suggestions or experience from any one?

Is there a good shuttle service from the Knoxville airport? Or is it possible to rent a car in Knoxville but return it in Gatlingburg?

What are some nice places to do this? Nothing too extreme :)

Can someone tell me cabins that can be rented by 18 and 19 year olds? I've been looking everywhere! I need a cabin in Gatlinburg or in Pigeon Forge! If someone could help me out I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

I'v ebeen going to TN since I was kid and now as a newly wed, I want to have this be a romantic type of ride for me and my husband. The only problem is I always look at it going up and down the mountain and I get scared. My question is..Is it terribly scary? Do you notice that you are going up so high?
Thanks for all replys.

when is the Dollywood parade

My good friend recently moved to Nashville, and while she can tolerate country music, her passion is electronic and techno. I'm going to visit in a few weeks & am trying to find a dance club that plays electronic music. Anyone have any suggestions?

At the beginning of April I will be traveling from Atlanta to Gatlinburg. From there I will be driving through the mountains to Cherokee and then Asheville.

I am writing this because I could use any tips, suggestions, must visit places (preferably free or cheap due to a tight budget), restaurants to eat at while we are traveling, anything that you think might help us out! We love nature and love to see new things (that will be a major part of this trip). As much as I love hiking I don't think we will have much time to do a lot of that on this trip. We do however plan to go on a few short hikes to see waterfalls! Any tips are helpful though!! Here is some more info on the trip:

-We will be making a day out of driving from Atlanta to Gatlinburg, TN (We will be driving down to Cade's Cove Loop on the way there and plan to walk around Gatlinburg and check out some of the stores in the area maybe Pigeon Forge too).

-The next day we will Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville, NC. We plan to drive the Cherokee Orchard Road and Roaring Fork then hit 441 into the National Park. We will be making stops along the way to see the beautiful scenery. When we get over to Cherokee we are planning to spend some time there but not sure what we will actually be doing yet. Then we are going to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway for a little bit until we get to Maggie Valley. From here we will get off BRP and take the most direct route to Asheville.

- Then we will be spending a few days/nights in Asheville (not sure what all we will be doing there yet either)

Hi there,
I have a strange question...
Can anyone tell me how the town of Cummingsville got its name? What is the history of the town?
Thanks in advance :o)

I,m travelling to Memphis in May.Iwould also like to spend afew days in Nashville any ideas i do not fancy driving.Are there any coach trips from Memphis to Nashville or train services.

Hi I am traveling to Memphis on the 13th of feb, its a Valentine surprise for my Boyfriend, I have booked us at the Heartbreak Hotel in Graceland, we are coming from the UK, can anyone advise me on the dress code, jeans?? or dress etc, also what is the weather like in memphis and should I hire a car or would it be safer to take cabs and best places to vist day and night saftey in mind!!!! thanx Carrie

My wife and I want to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in Nashville towards the end of July, since we eloped there almost 50 years ago. We are looking for a house...or a motel/hotel where I can rent four rooms reasonable cause our 3 kids and probably 4 grandkids are going to celebrate with us there. We will be coming from Florida, two from northern Illinios and one from New Jersey. Any suggestions...please??? Many thanks.

I am travelling with my brother and wife, and ideally would like a hotel suite with two bedrooms or an apartment with two bedrooms in a good safe location. I cant seem to find anything like this on line . Can anyone offer any assistance please.

Does any one have any hostel names that would be recomended in Singapore & Kuala Lumpur ?

Want to be amoungst it all but nothing to cheap and nasty.

Thankyou

Ozzie John & Kylie

Have a question. Son was suppose to fly in with a friend who would rent a car for a week. Hes backing out. Son has a hotel lined up no shuttle to hotel.Are there Cabs or bus service and what do they normally run.Buses from airport to hotels? Also anyone know a rental car place that will rent to a 23 yr old safe driver?. He has a class for one week down town. Any advice would greatly be appriated. Thank You in advance Susie.. please email me headline Memphis transportation and leave a message. Thanks again

Hi. On a whim, my husband and I decided this morning that we would go to Memphis for New Year's Eve. We don't care to do anything too ambitious. We'll fly from Washington, DC, to Memphis on Dec 30 and spend two nights there. I have a few questions:

1. What are some good dining places? Anything good from a real dive to a fancy place will do so long as it's memorable (in a good way).

2. Where could/should we go on New Year's Eve? Live music, dancing, whatever . . .

3. What's the usual dress code in Memphis? Coat and tie? Jeans? In between?

4. Anything else we should know?

Thanks!

Hiya! I am taking an American domestic flight through Atlanta then international to Manchester, England. I have never been to Atlanta's Airport and I am very nervous! I booked my flight through Expedia.com and My itinerary says that I will arrive in Terminal South from my domestic flight and leave Terminal South for my international. What processes will I have to go through EXACTLY when I arrive? I have a 2 hour layover. Will I have to pick up my bags when I get there or will they be forwarded to my international flight? Will I have to go through security again when I arrive in Atlanta? Will i have to check in again? If someone could answer these questions I'd REALLY appreciate it! Thanks so much!!!

-J

What is the nightlife like in Gatlinburg during the winter? Im going to be there with four other girls around the beginning of december. I am wondering if Gatlinburg has a lot of hot spots such as clubs/ bars of some sort. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know! I'd really appreciate it.

Hi,

I am going to Nashville next year for fan fair and the hotels are booking up quite quickly. I am coming from the UK and get a really good deal on Shoneys Inn Music Row which is across from the Opry. Does anyone know anything about this hotel, can't find any reviews but it is a real bargain. Downside is we aren't getting a car and we wanted to be more in the downtown area as we are going to the concerts at the Stadium but it may still work out cheaper to stay at this hotel if it is clean and tidy!!

Where to eat if you only have 1 night in Gatlinburg? Yes, that's right, we only have one night. :-( Oh well, "better than not at all" I always say. So what do you recommend, where's the place to be? Looking for an all around Smokey Mountain dining experience. Someplace with good food, a variety of food, and someplace you can only find in the Smokeys. After all, we only have one evening meal, so it has to be someplace that makes you feel like your away from home and in the mountains. Thanks.

Do you know of any marinas that charter a houseboat with a captain to the football game?

I would like to take out my mother-in-law to a nice restaurant in Kingsport for Thanksgiving dinner. At the last minute last year we went to Perkins, but I am hoping for something nicer. Is there any place in Kingsport that would be opened and serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner? Thanks for your response.
Sincere, Helen Ann Hatfield

About when are the fall colors at their peak?