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.


Attractions1 year ago
Christ In The Smokies Is Returning!
Attractions1 year ago
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival 2022

Attractions2 years ago
Your Smoky Mountain Getaway: The Ultimate Guide for Homeschoolers

Attractions2 years ago
Dollywood’s Sweet Summer Nights

Local News2 years ago
Buc-ee’s to Open Sevierville, TN Location at Exit 407

Dollywood2 years ago
Dollywood Announces HeartSong Lodge & Resort

Attractions2 years ago
Ober Gatlinburg Announces Area County Days June 7th-11th

Exclusive2 years ago
Take a Peek Inside J.K. Lanier’s General Store

Events2 years ago
2021 Car Shows in The Smokies

Dining2 years ago
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa Coffee Bar

Attractions2 years ago
Elkmont Historic District

Attractions2 years ago
Soaky Mountain Waterpark Set to Open May 15

Attractions2 years ago
Where Will Downtown Flavortown Be Located?

Dining2 years ago
Coming Soon: Seasons 101 Restaurant in Downtown Sevierville

Dollywood2 years ago
Eat Your Way Through Dollywood’s Flower and Food Festival

Exclusive2 years ago
Dollywood Questions Answered By YouTubers

Attractions2 years ago
Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown Coming to The Mountain Mile in Fall 2021

Lodging2 years ago
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge Opening Soon

Attractions2 years ago
Exclusive: Christ Museum & Gardens Relocation Update

Dining2 years ago
Smoky Mountain Eats: New Restaurants Opening in 2021

Local News2 years ago
Dolly Parton Teams With Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream For Limited Edition Flavor

Dining3 years ago
Cruise On In to Cruze Farm For a Delicious Treat

Lodging3 years ago
Jolenes Cabin Review

Attractions3 years ago
Ober Gatlinburg Annual Shutdown April 26th – May 6th, 2021 & Aerial Tramway Undergoing Major Updates March 22 – May 28th, 2021

Dollywood3 years ago