Sevierville Tennessee AttractionsWelcome to Sevierville Tennessee AttractionsSevierville Tennessee is a small mountain town named for John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee. Sevierville is an enchanting destination for adults and children! Sevierville has grown steadily in population from just under 11,000 permanent residents in 2006 to 16,846 residents in 2008. This is due mainly to the thousands of the Sevierville attractions in the area making it also a wonderful place for families to reside. Sevierville Tennessee Attractions are for kids and adults include music theaters, kids’ attractions, shopping outlets and malls, golf courses, parks and recreational areas, and its historical venues. Today the area gets over 9 million visitors a year, giving the Smoky Mountains the title of "most visited National Park". There are so many things to do in Sevierville and near it that has acquired the nickname the “Smoky Mountain Dream Vacation” by those who have come back over the years. It is not just our favorite summer vacation spot; it has exploded into both indoor and outdoor resorts for year around pleasure and fun. The best thing about it I think is that you can be just minutes from every attraction you could ask for, yet in the midst of such beauty of these Mountains!
Lodging near Sevierville Tennessee AttractionsThe area is loaded with great lodging choices and some of the most romantic getaways in Tennessee. You can find anything from budget motels, resort hotels, luxurious condos, mountainside chalets, secluded log cabins or campgrounds. They have it, whether you are planning events such as family vacations, a weekend out, reunions, or a romantic getaway for two.
A Little HistoryIn addition, it's internationally known as the hometown of Dolly Parton, who was born in Sevierville and lived in the Smoky Mountains with her 11 siblings. Dolly began performing locally for years until she left the Nashville just after her graduation from Sevier County High School. In 1986, Dolly opened the Dollywood Entertainment Park in nearby Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is only a 10 minute drive from here for a quick fun day trip. Each April Dolly returns to the area for the season's opening and parade. With her numerous awards as a recording artist and actress received the ultimate recognition when in May, 1987 Jim Gray, a local artist, sculpted a statue of her for the lawn of the Sevierville Courthouse. Dolly has gone on to be one of the Gems of the South as some say, and a major part of the history of the land.
Looking for Sevierville Tennessee Theme Parks?Starting only a few minutes drive away you have Sevierville Tennessee attractions including adventure parks for every size, every speed and every style. Your choices are big and small, single play or all day events.
Local Traditions and TradesYou can watch master craftsmen display proud traditions or go to the Sevierville from the midway at the country fair, to the sights and sounds of live shows.
NatureDrive just 20 minutes from Sevierville and you are at the key access point of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which is the most visited park in the country. It’s named for the blue misty haze that surrounds them and is a picturesque setting for Pigeon Forge Vacations. If you are a wildlife lover, this park is open all year round and is free to the public to enter. The park is a wilderness preserve that covers an area of over 500 thousand acres. It’s located over mountainous terrain with majestic stands of forest, diverse wildlife, streams, rivers, waterfalls and provides hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and exploration. We are very easy to find. Just take I-40 to exit 407 and drive south about 15 minutes on Highway 66. There are also two nearby airports in Knoxville, TN. and Asheville, NC. Don’t worry if you didn’t see the attraction you were looking for…there are so many more listed below. We hope you enjoy your Virtual Trip of the Sevierville Tennessee Attractions, and we hope to see you there for your next vacation.
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