“American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery wows the crowd with his signature baritone on the Christmas classic “The First Noel” during “CMA Country Christmas,” airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from “American Idol” runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer with special   Read More ...

Skattered Union is making waves in the Pop/Punk genre! They are rocking the scene with true pop/punk lyrics and real live music with songs that are reminiscent of an old Green Day Album or something from Bayside but with more pump. Their dynamic personalities really come to life when they are on a the stage and they know how to handle a crowd and make them come forward and beg   Read More ...

* Locations offering NYE Parties indicated by *   Christmas with the Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Show 2, 5& 8pm shows 865-908-7469 or 1-800-985-5494 Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry 3pm & 8pm 1-866-492-6972 Christmasfest at the Smoky Mountain Opry (Christmas carnival in front of Smoky Mountain Opry) 11:30am – 11:30pm 1-866-492-6972 Comedy Barn 5 & 8:15pm shows 865-428-5222 or 1-800-295-2844 Country Christmas Jamboree Breakfast Show @ The Hatfield &   Read More ...

Christmas Eve Christmas with the Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Show 5pm show 865-908-7469 or 1-800-985-5494 Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry 3pm & 8pm 1-866-492-6972 Christmasfest at the Smoky Mountain Opry (Christmas carnival in front of Smoky Mountain Opry) 11:30am – 11:30pm 1-866-492-6972  Country Christmas Jamboree Breakfast Show @ The Hatfield & Mc Coy Theater  10am show 865-908-7469 or 1-800-985-5494 Electric Christmas Laser Light Show @ Smoky Mountain Opry (inside   Read More ...

American Oldies 865-453-0833 or 1-888-513-1403 Christmas with the Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Show 2, 5& 8pm shows 865-908-7469 or 1-800-985-5494 Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry 3pm & 8pm 1-866-492-6972 Christmasfest at the Smoky Mountain Opry (Christmas carnival in front of Smoky Mountain Opry) 11:30am – 11:30pm 1-866-492-6972 Comedy Barn 5 & 8:15pm shows 865-428-5222 or 1-800-295-2844 Country Christmas Jamboree Breakfast Show @ The Hatfield & Mc Coy Theater  10am   Read More ...

United Way is calling for 400 volunteers in what is to be their most ambitious effort to date. The volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 19th and the United Way is asking for businesses to provide volunteers for this community effort. All volunteers are encouraged to donate their time in two hours shifts at their nearest Food City Locations. All volunteers are encouraged to wear their names tags, or business   Read More ...

 Come out and join the celebration of the “Flipping of the Switch” on November 7th which signifies the official beginning of Winterfest. There will be free food, games, local entertainment and fireworks. This event promises to be fun for everyone and visitors will enjoy millions of lights and trolley tours. On November 8th the Salute to Veterans Parade, in honor of the men and women who have served our nation   Read More ...

NASHVILLE – Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley and former CMA Entertainers of the Year Vince Gill and Keith Urban will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member and former CMA Entertainer of the Year Glen Campbell during “The 45th Annual CMA Awards.” The three guitar virtuosos’ performance saluting the legendary singer/musician will be a highlight of “Country Music’s Biggest Night(tm).”     “The 45th Annual CMA   Read More ...

Fire managers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park plan to conduct a series of prescribed burns of fields in Cades Cove on Tuesday through Friday, November 1st through 4th if weather conditions permit.  Park managers plan to burn several tracts totaling about 550 acres. The fields selected are being burned as part of a strategy to cost-effectively prevent the open fields from being reclaimed by forest.   The Park contracts to mow about 950 acres   Read More ...

Our secret is out folks, the travel industry has voted the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as one of the top family destinations for 2012. Of course we all know how fabulously lucky we are to live here and enjoy the beauty of the National Park any time we get the notion. It seems that the splendor that we all know and love has been widely discovered and now celebrated   Read More ...