The excitement of something new and the joy of returning to places you love to visit. Sevierville blends the best of both worlds to create experiences the whole family will enjoy. This year, make plans to visit these family favorites and a few new places, too, in the Smoky Mountains.
Editorial Courtesy of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce
Located in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevierville is music superstar Dolly Parton’s hometown. Visitors to this beautiful and interesting part of the world enjoy natural wonders, world-class entertainment and high-end, name-brand outlet shopping, all served up with signature Southern charm.
Across Sevierville, you’ll have opportunities to embrace the natural surroundings while hiking, fishing, swimming, horseback riding and more. Rent a kayak for a relaxing day on Douglas Lake or enjoy boating, canoeing, jet skiing and more. Fishing is also popular, both at the lake and in Sevierville’s Little Pigeon River, which runs throughout the city and is home to a world-class smallmouth bass fishery.
While Mother Nature certainly takes center stage, Sevierville’s attractions are a must-see and range from discovery zoos and thrilling zip line attractions to mini-golf courses, go-kart tracks and even a massive trampoline park. Plan a visit to SkyLand Ranch—a picturesque mountaintop farm featuring a mountain coaster, entertainment, shopping, dining and a variety of miniature animals to meet. Nearby, Soaky Mountain Waterpark offers family fun in the sun with thrilling waterslides, kid-friendly play areas, a massive wave pool and family-sized cabanas to keep things cool.
Around town there are several new things to see and do this year. Memorial Day weekend the world’s largest Buc-ee’s will open in Sevierville near the 407 interstate exit. With 120 gas pumps, a 250-foot-long car wash, and 74,000 square feet of retail delights, this is one stop that shouldn’t be missed! Xperia: Ocean Journey will also open this summer at Tanger Outlets Sevierville. This immersive cinematic experience will give guests the feeling of exploring the ocean while interactive and educational elements provide an educational component everyone will love.
Historic downtown Sevierville is well worth a visit. Pick up a free Discover Sevierville Historic Walking Tour brochure and learn about more than 40 points of interest, including the famed statue of Dolly Parton.
Snap a quick photo, then buy a little something to commemorate your visit to her hometown—there are a variety of unique boutiques. After that, stop for lunch or dinner at one of Sevierville’s new downtown eateries and check out the city center’s vibrant art displays. You can even enjoy after dinner drinks, snacks, and games at The Pines Downtown – which just so happens to be located in the former Pines Theater building, where Dolly played her first paying gig in 1956.
Enjoy a great wine, craft beer or specialty cocktail—then see how the local spirits are made. Enjoy a visit to one of Sevierville’s many distilleries, wineries and breweries—many of which also offer tours and samples to guests of age. Get the free Sevierville Sipping Pass online at VisitSevierville.com for a handy guide to these spirited mountain beverages.
Ready to find an amazing deal on high-end name brands? Sevierville is the shopping capital of the Smokies and is packed with great places to shop like Bass Pro, Smoky Mountain Knife Works and Tanger Outlets Sevierville. Shoppers also enjoy finding unique gifts to take home from their Sevierville vacation. Browse unique galleries offering everything from beautifully painted pictures of the area’s natural beauty to specialty cutlery and dinosaur fossils.
With full days of shopping and play, it’s important to find a great place to stay. Luxurious cabin resort accommodations, two waterpark hotels, glamping tents, treehouses, and national, award-winning brand hotels are all great lodging options in Sevierville.
For more vacation inspiration, go to VisitSevierville.com.
For more information about visiting Sevierville, please contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378). VisitSevierville.com
2023 Events in Sevierville
June
3-4: Smallmouth
King Bass FishingTournament
SmallmouthKing.com
August
5: Relay for Life Event
Historic Downtown
Sevierville | 5pm
September
14-16: 23rd Annual Dumplin
Valley Bluegrass Festival
Dumplin Valley Farms | 865-397-7942
DumplinValley-Bluegrass.com
15-16: Smoky Mountain Truck Fest
Sevierville Convention Center
SmokyMountainTruckfest.com
21-23: Ford F150 Truck Nationals
Sevierville Convention Center
F100SuperNationals.com
23-30: Sevierville’s Smoky
Mountain Harvest Festival
VisitSevierville.com/fall
30-Oct. 1: Slammedenuff Car Show
Sevierville Convention Center
Slammedenuff.com
October
1-31: Sevierville’s Smoky
Mountain Harvest Festival
VisitSevierville.com/fall
3: Farm to Fork on Court | Historic Downtown Sevierville | DowntownSevierville.org
6-8: Robert Tino’s Smoky
Mountain Homecoming
Robert A. Tino Gallery
RobertaTinoSmokyMountainHomecoming.com
19: History & Haunts
Historic Downtown Sevierville
DowntownHistoryandHaunts.com
28: Chocolate & Wine Trail |
Rocky Top Wine Trail | RockyTopWineries.com
31: Halloween Spooktacular
Historic Downtown Sevierville
SevierCountySheriff.com/
Halloween-Block-Party.html
November
10-Feb 19: Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest
VisitSevierville.com/
Winterfest
24 – Dec 31: Shadrack’s Christmas Adventure | Soaky Mountain Waterpark Parking Lot
ShadrackChristmas.com
December
2: Sevierville’s 61st Annual Christmas Parade
Historic Downtown Sevierville
865-453-6411
January 2024
15: Martin Luther King Day Event
First Baptist Church Sevierville 10:10am
865-453-6411
February 2024
24: Rose Glen
Literary Festival
Premier southeastern authors, speakers and book fair | Sevierville Convention Center
865-453-6411 | RoseGlenFestival.com
May 2024
17 & 18:
Sevierville’s
Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival
Historic Downtown Sevierville
BloominBBQ.com
18: Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Finals
Historic Downtown Sevierville
BloominBBQ.com
