by Cher Murphy | Feb 28, 2023 | Attraction
March 2023 marks 60 years since Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, one of the most infamous American prisons, officially closed. Despite its closure, the public has remained fascinated by the facility’s history. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is opening a new exhibit about...
by Kris Wysong | Feb 24, 2023 | Attraction, Local Info
🚨Locals Appreciation Days🚨 Residents who work or live in Blount, Cocke, Jefferson, Knox or Sevier County can get $12 General Admission tickets from Feb 26- March 4, 2023! We also welcome any State Welcome Center employees! All adults must present a resident ID or...
by Cher Murphy | Feb 2, 2023 | Attraction
Many prison inmates become pen pals with people on the outside. These pen pal relationships are most often started by people on the outside who answer pen pal ads from services that connect prisoners and potential pen pals, such as WriteAPrisoner.com. Alcatraz East...
by Cher Murphy | Jan 30, 2023 | Attraction
Locals love WonderWorks Pigeon Forge, and the “upside-down” amusement park loves them right back. WonderWorks is offering discounted tickets during their Local Appreciation Days to bring some fun to the community. From February 25, 2023, through March 5, 2023, locals...
by Cher Murphy | Dec 27, 2022 | Attraction
Alcatraz East Crime Museum invites crime enthusiasts to join their free monthly book club. Each month, a crime-themed book is selected and discussed among the group. Membership is open to the public, and there is no participation fee. The book club is offered...
by Cher Murphy | Nov 28, 2022 | Attraction
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge understands how important it is for families to have some fun during the holiday season.  Because of that, they’re hosting a special day to make it easier for families to do just that. WonderWorks is offering a Family Fun Day event on Sunday,...
