About Us
Hello and thanks for visiting The Smoky Mountain Life. Our goal is to help you learn as much as possible about the Great Smoky Mountains before your next trip and to make your Smoky Mountain vacation planning a breeze.
Who runs the website? The owner and founder of The Smoky Mountain Life, Kim Hunt, is a lifelong resident of southeast Tennessee and lover of all things Smoky Mountains.
The Smoky Mountain Life strives to provide the best up-to-date information on adventures, attractions, dining, entertainment, lodging, shopping, and more. We’ll help you decide where to go, what to see, where to eat, what to watch, where to stay, and where to shop.
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Attractions2 years ago
Christ In The Smokies Is Returning!
Attractions2 years ago
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival 2022
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Attractions3 years ago
Your Smoky Mountain Getaway: The Ultimate Guide for Homeschoolers
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Attractions3 years ago
Dollywood’s Sweet Summer Nights
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Local News3 years ago
Buc-ee’s to Open Sevierville, TN Location at Exit 407
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Dollywood3 years ago
Dollywood Announces HeartSong Lodge & Resort
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Attractions3 years ago
Ober Gatlinburg Announces Area County Days June 7th-11th
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Exclusive3 years ago
Take a Peek Inside J.K. Lanier’s General Store
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Events3 years ago
2021 Car Shows in The Smokies
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Dining3 years ago
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa Coffee Bar
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Attractions3 years ago
Elkmont Historic District
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Attractions3 years ago
Soaky Mountain Waterpark Set to Open May 15
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Attractions3 years ago
Where Will Downtown Flavortown Be Located?
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Dining3 years ago
Coming Soon: Seasons 101 Restaurant in Downtown Sevierville
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Dollywood3 years ago
Eat Your Way Through Dollywood’s Flower and Food Festival
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Exclusive3 years ago
Dollywood Questions Answered By YouTubers
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Attractions3 years ago
Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown Coming to The Mountain Mile in Fall 2021
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Lodging3 years ago
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge Opening Soon
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Attractions3 years ago
Exclusive: Christ Museum & Gardens Relocation Update
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Dining3 years ago
Smoky Mountain Eats: New Restaurants Opening in 2021
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Local News3 years ago
Dolly Parton Teams With Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream For Limited Edition Flavor
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Dining3 years ago
Cruise On In to Cruze Farm For a Delicious Treat
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Lodging3 years ago
Jolenes Cabin Review
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Attractions3 years ago
Ober Gatlinburg Annual Shutdown April 26th – May 6th, 2021 & Aerial Tramway Undergoing Major Updates March 22 – May 28th, 2021
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Dollywood3 years ago