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Last Updated: Monday, February 08, 2010 07:01:41 PM  

Today's (Or Most Recent) News / Updates
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Monday - February 7th, 2010

6:20 PM: Unleaded Regular as low as $2.29, Motels as low as $15.95,  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg),   Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak), CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  Mellow Mushroom COMING SOON (Pigeon Forge),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Slice Of Heaven  COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge). 7:47 PM:    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge), Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

7:00 PM: Smokin Eds BBQ NOW OPEN / MENU ONLINE (Traffic Light #10 - Pigeon Forge), God willing many more updates on the way...

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Sunday - February 7th, 2010

2:27 AM: Shamrock Lounge MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

4:45 AM: All About Watches PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Belz Factory Outlet World - Pigeon Forge)

5:07 AM: Maidenform Outlet Store CLOSED  (Belz Factory Outlet World - Pigeon Forge), Jockey  CLOSED  (Belz Factory Outlet World - Pigeon Forge)

Saturday - February 6th, 2010

8:56 PM: Mountain Edge Grill MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

10:02 PM: UVA Wine Bar MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

Thursday - February 4th, 2010

1:52 AM: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

5:49 PM: The Diner MENU UPDATE (Sevierville)

Wednesday - February 3rd, 2010

7:20 AM: Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Alamo Steakhouse MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

9:02 PM: Little House Of Pancakes MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Corkys Ribs & BBQ MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Corkys Ribs & BBQ MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

9:16 PM:  Hoggs & Honeys  MENU UPDATE  (Gatlinburg)

9:57 PM: Legends By Max MENU UPDATE  (Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - February 2nd, 2010

9:09 PM: We have had some computer hardware problems, so updates have been sparse, lots more on the way. Unleaded regular as low as $2.29 El Primos 2 Productos Hispanos MENU (Gatlinburg), Hard Rock Cafe MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Puckers Sports Bar & Grill MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Flapjacks Pancake Cabin MENU UPDATE (All 5 Locations), Ogle's Brick Oven Pizza MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Dudley Creek Market & Grill MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Flying Pig Smokehouse MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Ma's Kitchen MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), The Peddler Steakhouse MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Bear Creek Grill MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

Monday - February 1st, 2010

6:07 PM: Reigning Animal Crafts CLOSED (Gatlinburg), Gatlinburg Farms Garden Cafe CLOSED (Gatlinburg), Crusty Joes MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Crawdaddy's Restaurant MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Life According To Jake CLOSED (Kodak)

6:11 PM: Just back from more updates, Unleaded Regular as low as $2.31, Motels as low as $15.95, Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg),   Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak), CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  Mellow Mushroom COMING SOON (Pigeon Forge),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Slice Of Heaven  COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge). 7:47 PM:    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge), Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge).

6:13 PM: Here's Your Sign NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge)

Friday - January 29th, 2010

3:39 AM: Unleaded Regular as low as $2.24, Motels as low as $15.95, Park Grill MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

6:41 AM: Simply Twisted NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Morning Mist Village Glades Area, Gatlinburg), God willing many more updates on the way...

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Thursday - January 28th, 2010

6:48 AM: TGI Fridays MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), TGI Fridays MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), TGI Fridays MENU UPDATE (Sevierville). 10:56 AM: Guarinos Italian Restaurant & Pizza MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 8:46 PM: Skiddy's MENU UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville), Dunn's Market & Grill MENU UPDATE (Sevierville). 9:04 PM: Quick comment on the 'Spur'  road closure heading from Pigeon Forge Towards Gatlinburg...Anyone staying up in Sky Harbor will NOT be able to make the first left approx 1 mile from Pigeon Forge, as access to that road (King Branch / Gnatty Branch) is blocked off by cones / dividers, you are forced to turn RIGHT and cross back over the stream to the correct side of the road  and proceed towards Gatlinburg (approx 2 miles) and THEN turn left at the next (TYPICALLY SECOND) crossover (Little Smoky Road) THEN double back (approx 2 miles) THEN turn RIGHT on Kings Branch / Gnatty Branch (at least as of Thursday - January 28th, 2010). 10:08 PM: Blaines Grill & Bar MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 10:44 PM: Mountain Lodge Restaurant MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 11:25 PM: The Ship Pub & Grill MENU UPDATE (Smoky Mtn Art & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - January 27th, 2010

12:20 AM: Howards Restaurant MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Los Rancheros MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 12:59 AM: Bear Creek Grill MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Bennets Pit Bar-B-Que MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Bennets Pit Bar-B-Que MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Calhouns MENU UPDATE (Calhouns Village - Gatlinburg), Calhouns MENU UPDATE (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge). 1:19 AM: Bubba Gump Shrimp Company MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 2:12 PM: River Road Pancake House MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 2:15 PM: Mysterious Mansion on River Road (Gatlinburg) had a major water leak due to a pipe breaking because of the cold spell and will tentatively be closed till approx March - 2010. 10:01 PM: It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Restaurant & Bar CLOSED (Gatlinburg). 10:05 PM: No Way Joses Cantina MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), No Way Joses Cantina MENU UPDATE (Pigen Forge)

Tuesday - January 26th, 2010

6:57 PM: Just back from more updates, Unleaded Regular as low as $2.31, Motels as low as $15.95, Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg),   Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg). 8:41 PM: Atrium Pancakes MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 11:21 PM: Smoky Mountain Brewery MENU UPDATE (Calhoun's Village - Gatlinburg), Smoky Mountain Brewery MENU UPDATE (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge), Best Italian MENU UPDATE (Elks Plaza - Gatlinburg)

Monday - January 25th, 2010

3:10 PM: Just back from partial updates, 6:44 PM: Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak), CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Slice Of Heaven  COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge), 7:47 PM:    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge), Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Thursday - January 21st, 2010

1:03 AM:  Hands Around The World NEW LOCATION / NEW PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Marketplace Mall - Gatlinburg). 8:00 PM: Five Guys Burgers & Fries COMING THIS SPRING (Old Atlanta Bread Company Location In Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - January 20th, 2010

10:20 AM:   Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg),   Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg). 11:51 AM: In Style CLOSED (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg), Gift Corner CLOSED (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg)

Monday - January 18th, 2010

6:27 PM: Atlanta Bread Company CLOSED (Walden's Landing - Pigeon Forge). 6:54 PM:   Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak), CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  Mellow Mushroom COMING SOON (Pigeon Forge),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Slice Of Heaven  COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge). 7:47 PM:    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge), Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge). 8:49 PM: THE BRASS LANTERN REOPENING SOON - FUTURE MENU NOW ONLINE FOR VIEWING (Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg),  Grand Reopening date March - 2010. All the ORIGINAL recipes, including their legendary Brassy's Vegetable Soup, with the addition of FAMILY STYLE DINING as well!, much more info to follow, Overseen by one of Gatlinburg's premier chefs - Carlos Aleman. 11:00 PM: Tienda Hispana Productos Hispanos PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Pigeon Forge / Wears Valley Area)

Sunday - January 17th, 2010

1:21 AM:  Smoky Mountain Brewery MENU UPDATE (Calhoun's Village - Gatlinburg)

Saturday - January 16th, 2010

2:32 PM:  McCuthan's Brass Grill PEEK INSIDE / MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Relaxation Station CLOSED (Gatlinburg), Maples Tree (901 Parkway Location) CLOSED (Gatlinburg), 3:38 PM: Legends By Max MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Cheese Cupboard MENU UPDATE (The Village - Gatlinburg), Pancake Pantry MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Buckboard's Toy Room CLOSED (Downtown Traders Mall - Gatlinburg)

Thursday - January 14th, 2010

4:57 PM:  Just back from gathering MANY updates, verifying each biz. menu, etc so check back often for upcoming info...

Tuesday - January 12th, 2010

10:33 PM:   Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg),   Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),   Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge)

Monday - January 11th, 2010

5:46 PM: Just back from partial updates, regular unleaded gas as low as $2.43 / motels from $19.99. 9:45 PM: Harry & David CLOSED (The Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge), Smoky Mountain Dry Cleaning NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Splendor Oaks Plaza - Sevierville), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak), CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), 

Sunday - January 10th, 2010

5:59 AM: Jordan's Village Creamery MENU UPDATE (The Village - Gatlinburg) , Unleaded regular gas as low as $2.41.

Friday - January 8th, 2010

11:59 AM:  The Christmas Tree CLOSED (The Village - Gatlinburg), Shop2Nascar CLOSED (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - January 6th, 2010

5:23 AM:  U Name It PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Calhoun's Village - Gatlinburg). 12:50 PM: Brush & Pen / Bobi Art Studio CLOSED (Morning Mist Village - Gatlinburg). 9:41 PM: Payless Optical PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Splendor Oaks - Sevierville)

Tuesday - January 5th, 2010

11:11 AM:  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg),   Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg). 4:17 PM: Just back from MANY updates / Peek Insides will start updating ASAP.  Andy Wow Chicken Fingers CLOSED (Sevierville), Baskin Robbins Ice Cream CLOSED (720 Parkway - Gatlinburg). 6:13 PM:  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  Slice Of Heaven  COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge). 7:45 PM:   Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge). 11:04 PM: Las Palmitas 2 CLOSED (Sevierville), Big Dogs CLOSED (Sevierville), Big Dogs CLOSED (Pigeon Forge Factory Outlets - Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet CLOSED (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge), A Touch Of Tiffany (Gatlinburg), Rocky Top Log Furniture CLOSED (Wears Valley)

Monday - January 4th, 2010

7:07 AM:  Perceptions In Nature CLOSED (Marketplace Mall - Gatlinburg), Under The Sun CLOSED (Marketplace Mall - Gatlinburg), Gatlinburg Cutlery  CLOSED (Riverbend Mall - Gatlinburg), Art Of My Heart CLOSED (Elk's Plaza - Gatlinburg), Ervin Photography & Modeling CLOSED (Calhoun's Village - Gatlinburg), Earth To Old City CLOSED (Calhoun's Village - Gatlinburg), Sleepy's Log Cabin & Decor CLOSED (Calhoun's Village - Gatlinburg),  Mountain Dreams & Ocean Lights CLOSED (Calhoun's Village - Gatlinburg)

Sunday - January 3rd, 2010

10:13 PM: God willing LOTS of news updates, virtual tour updates, new functionality and much more coming in the weeks / months ahead, check back often!  Today: Unleaded regular $2.35 / motels from $19.99. Flying Horse Grill  CLOSED (Pigeon Forge), Mellow Mushroom COMING SOON (Pigeon Forge). 10:40 PM: Blackwood Tactical Outdoor Accessories MOVING SOON (FROM Reagan Carousel Mall TO Marketplace Mall (Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - December 30th, 2009

2:54 AM:  Retros Drive In  NOW OPEN / MENU ONLINE (Sevierville). 6:13 PM: Big Dogs Sportswear CLOSED (Belz Annex Teaster Lane - Pigeon Forge)

Monday - December 28th, 2009

8:02 PM: Just back from full regular updates, God willing coming right up...Motels from $21.99 / Unleaded Regular from $2.35... 9:50 PM:  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge), Slice Of Heaven  COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - December 23rd, 2009

9:03 PM: Uncle Bucks Rustic Treasures CLOSED (Sevierville), A & W Drive In CLOSED (Sevierville), Retros Drive In  NOW OPEN (Sevierville), Zippys Express Car Wash  PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

Monday - December 21st, 2009

8:02 PM: Just back from full regular updates, God willing coming right up...Motels from $19.99 / Unleaded Regular from $2.37... 10:11 PM:  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge), Slice Of Heaven  COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Town Center  COMING SOON (Gatlinburg). 10:26 PM: Lineberger's Seafood Company  MENU UPDATE  (Gatlinburg)

Thursday - December 17th, 2009

10:35 PM: Club Energy Fitness moving from the old Reagan Carousel Mall across the street next to Howard Johnson's, Smokey Mountain Cafe CLOSED  (Gatlinburg), Aunt B's Pancake House CLOSED  (Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - December 16th, 2009

10:41 PM: Exciting news that the old Reagans Carousel Mall is being redesigned as the new CAROUSEL GARDENS , a mall dedicated to old timey Arts & Crafts vendors and other unique businesses and will initially be home to The Shops At Carousel Gardens, SweetPea's Cafe & Antique Lounge, LuLu's Cookie Gallery, Smoky Mountain Babies & Tots, Sounds Of The Smokies, & The Gatlinburg Heritage Museum to start with!

Tuesday - December 15th, 2009

4:37 AM: Spazzi Nails  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Crick Center - Sevierville)

Monday - December 14th, 2009

5:34 PM: Just back from full regular updates, new peek insides and more.  

9:59 PM: Unleaded regular low as $2.35 / Motels low as $19.99.  Thai Palace Restaurant OPENING SOON / MENU BEING ENTERED NOW  (Crick Center - Sevierville), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge)

Friday - December 10th, 2009

1:34 PM: Misty Mountain Soap Company NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Covered Bridge In The Glades - Gatlinburg)

3:50 PM: Covered Bridge In The Glades Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Photo, Taylor Girls COMING SOON (Covered Bridge In The Glades - Gatlinburg)

Thursday - December 10th, 2009

4:09 PM: Just back from shooting a new business 'peek inside photos'

Wednesday - December 9th, 2009

8:15 AM: BookSmart  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Elco Plaza - Sevierville)

8:45 PM: Brandz PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Elco Plaza - Sevierville)

Tuesday - December 8th, 2009

3:37 AM: Shamrock Lounge PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg)

3:55 AM:  Thai Palace Restaurant MENU ONLINE / TENTATIVELY OPENING WITHIN 7-10 DAYS  (Crick Center - Sevierville)

11:48 AM: Clint's BBQ & Country Cookin MENU & PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Sevierville)

6:46 PM: Dollar DVD PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (K O Family Square - Sevierville)

8:26 PM: B & L Jewelers PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (K O Family Square - Sevierville)

Monday - December 7th, 2009

6:05 PM: Just back from full regular updates, new peek insides and more (approx 150 photos).  God willing we will get these online ASAP...

10:39 PM: Unleaded regular low as $2.39 / Motels low as $20.99.  Thai Palace Restaurant OPENING SOON / MENU BEING ENTERED NOW  (Crick Center - Sevierville), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak), Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  (Pigeon Forge),Spazzi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge)

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Sunday - December 6th, 2009

5:18 AM: 3:59 AM: Runningbears Den NEW LOCATION /  NEW PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg),  God willing more updates to follow later today.

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Saturday - December 5th, 2009

2:52 AM:  Tony's Magic Touch Hair & Nails PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Sevierville), Rocky Tots Learning Center PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Sevierville)

Friday - December 4th, 2009

5:50 PM:  Just back from taking approx 100 new photos (peek insides and upcoming businesses), and God willing we will get these online tonight and throughout the weekend along with many more updates gathered tomorrow <smile>

Tuesday - December 1st, 2009

6:36 PM: Back from full regular updates and God willing will get these online ASAP...

9:32 PM: Unleaded regular los as $2.39 / Motels low as $20.99.   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  (Pigeon Forge), Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Thai Palace Restaurant COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Spazzi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge)

10:31 PM: Old Time Photo COMING SOON / NEW OWNERSHIP / REMODELING  (Pigeon Forge)

11:05 PM: Mister Miyagi's (Japanese Restaurant) COMING SOON (Bryan Crossing - Kodak),  God willing more updates / new business openings to follow shortly.

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Saturday - November 28th, 2009

3:16 PM:  Just back from many taking more photos, Lil Tractor Company CLOSED  (Shops At Patriot Mill - Pigeon Forge), Firehouse Subs COMING SOON  (East Gate Plaza - Sevierville), God willing more updates all weekend...

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Friday - November 27th, 2009

3:16 PM:  Just back from taking 160+ photos, God willing we be working on these, and new tour updates all weekend...

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Thursday - November 26th, 2009

12:42 AM:  RainDrops Salon Massage PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Elco Plaza - Sevierville) ,  God willing much more coming up and throughout the Holiday.

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Wednesday - November 25th, 2009

9:42 AM:  Great Wall Shop PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg),  God willing much more coming up later today & we are gathering data etc for a new virtual tour and many other updates throughout the holiday period.

7:10 PM: Just back from gathering much more data and some new updates / peek insides also.  Unleaded Regular from $2.34 / Motels from $20.99.  Crusty Joes Pizzeria  NOW OPEN / MENU NOW ONLINE (Base of the Space Needle - Gatlinburg)

7:43 PM: Bargain World COMING SOON  (Gatlinburg)

9:46 PM: Hank's Pizza NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS & MENU NOW ONLINE (Shops At Sevierville - Sevierville) 

Tuesday - November 24th, 2009

12:40 AM:    Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE ,  (Pigeon Forge)

3:19 AM:    Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Thai Palace Restaurant COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge)

4:00 AM:  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Spazzi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville)

4:04 AM: Announcing the popular  CiCi's Pizza COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville) note: There is only ONE location not yet spoken for in this new shopping complex,

5:35 AM:  The Smoky Mountain Balloon Company NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Z-Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge),  God willing much more coming up later this morning

10:45 PM: Seasons Best 2 PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg

Monday - November 23rd, 2009

5:05 PM:  Just back from full updates, worked all weekend on virtual road updates (listed soon) also a couple new peek insides on the way, Unleaded Regular $2.35, Quiznos CLOSED (Pigeon Forge)

Friday - November 20th, 2009

6:48 PM:  Unleaded Regular Low As $2.39.   Covered Bridge In The Glades  NOW OPEN!!! ('Soft' Opening starting with a couple of unique shops) (Glades Area - Gatlinburg), Neil's Gallery NOW OPEN / PARTIAL PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS (Glades Area - Gatlinburg), Shaconage Stone Art & Jewelry  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Glades Area - Gatlinburg)

8:16 PM: Waldens Creek Chevron / Waldens Creek Country Kitchen CLOSED (Sevierville / Wears Valley Area)

Wednesday - November 18th, 2009

6:48 PM:  Woody's Bar-B-Q CLOSED (Sevierville), Hank's Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops Of Sevierville - Sevierville)

Tuesday - November 17th, 2009

 8:36 AM: Circle G Ranch Camel Safari / Drive Thru Zoo PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Strawberry Plains - Minutes From I40 / Exit 407) 

6:54 PM: You Name It PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Colonial Village - Sevierville)

7:04 PM: The Whole Enchilada Restaurant NOW OPEN (Inside I. R. Cheap - Kodak)

9:26 PM: El Rey Del Taco Mexican Restaurant NOW OPEN / MENU / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

Monday - November 16th, 2009

5:18 PM: Just back from taking approx 100 photos (updates & peek inside photos), God willing we will be uploading these throughout the evening / early morning <smile>

6:27 PM:  Smoky Mountain Pizza Company PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Sevierville Commons - Sevierville)

Sunday - November 15th, 2009

12:43 PM: God willing we will be heading out shortly for as many weekly update photos as we can get, so check back later this afternoon for updates...

7:50 PM: Regular Unleaded Gasoline: $2.45 / Motels from $20.00,   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location), The Smoky Mountain Balloon Company OPEN SOON (Z-Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Thai Palace Restaurant COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),   Spazzi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge)

8:49 PM: Neil's Gallery  NEW LOCATION SNEAK PEEK INSIDE / OPENING SOON (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg),  God willing more coming up tomorrow...

Saturday - November 14th, 2009

6:15 PM: Unleaded Regular $2.45 / Motels from $21.99.  Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo PEEK INSIDES NOW ONLINE (Sevierville), Just back from filming more 'peek inside' photos.

6:34 PM: Hairways Salon & Spa NEW LOCATION / PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge)

11:40 PM: Thats So Shabby NEW PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Governors Crossing Mall - Sevierville),  God willing more updates coming up tomorrow <smile>

Friday - November 13th, 2009

8:56 PM: Although no where near done, watch if you like as we are working on getting a bunch of photos online for 'peek insides' of the Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo, will be working on these throughout the evening / early morning, have more 'peek inside' updates to film tomorrow as well, unleaded regular gasoline as low as $2.45...

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Thursday - November 12th, 2009

12:05 AM: Cirque De Chine 2010 SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE (Sevierville)

5:59 PM: Smoky Mountain Bath, Body & Gifts CLOSED (Glades Area - Gatlinburg)

10:37 PM: KDC Country Village NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Glades Area - Gatlinburg),   God willing much more tomorrow...

Wednesday - November 11th, 2009

4:55 PM: Just back from gathering more data, still unable to finish updates at Covered Bridge as per continued rain / flooding.  New theater venue for 2010.

6:21 PM: Eastern Shanghai Theater OPENING SPRING 2010 (Sevierville)

Monday - November 9th, 2009

4:55 PM: Just back from filming MANY updates / peek insides, new restaurant AND a new business complex photos / info.

6:41 PM: : Fuji Japanese Restaurant PEEK INSIDES NOW ONLINE / TENTATIVELY OPENS TOMORROW (Sevierville)

8:00 PM:  Covered Bridge In The Glades  EXCITING UPDATE - MORE TO COME THROUGHOUT THE EVENING / EARLY MORNING (Glades Area - Gatlinburg),   God willing MUCH more on the way...

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Sunday - November 8th, 2009

6:54 PM: Back from making rounds checking for closed / new businesses, Unleaded Regular $2.48 / Motels from $20.99.  Mountain Best CLOSED (Pigeon Forge), His Place 2 CLOSED (Pigeon Forge), A Glamorous Hair Design CLOSED (Wears Valley),  God willing much more coming tomorrow...

Saturday - November 7th, 2009

1:21 AM:   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location), The Smoky Mountain Balloon Company OPEN SOON (Z-Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge)

12:25 PM: Secluded Wonders CLOSED (Arts & Crafts Loop Area - Gatlinburg)

2:03 PM: Fuji Japanese Restaurant PREVIEW NEW MENU ONLINE / COMING SOON / SNEAK PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

Friday - November 6th, 2009

8:39 PM: Back from full regular updates and God willing will get these online tonight at through the weekend...

10:16 PM:   Fuji Japanese Restaurant COMING SOON / SNEAK PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Thai Palace Restaurant COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),   Spazzi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville)

Tuesday - November 3rd, 2009

12:47 AM:   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Thai Palace Restaurant COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Spazzi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), Fuji Japanese Restaurant COMING SOON (Sevierville),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location), The Smoky Mountain Balloon Company OPEN SOON (Z-Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge),   God willing more coming later today...

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Monday - November 2nd, 2009

3:51 PM: Stopped weekly updates to run out and do partial  Fall Color Progression Update now online . 

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Sunday - November 1st, 2009

11:50 AM:  We received an interesting email of a possible mountain lion spotting, click HERE to view it,

6:06 PM: Just back from full regular weekly updates

Friday - October 30th, 2009

10:24 PM: Capelli's Pizza MENU UPDATE (Wears Valley)

10:31 PM:   Grannys Home Cookin MENU UPDATE (Wears Valley)

Thursday - October 29, 2009

10:09 PM:  Wears Valley Farmers Market NEW FACILITY PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Wears Valley)

10:20 PM: : Smoking Pig UPDATED MENU ONLINE (Farmers Market - Wears Valley) 

Wednesday - October 28, 2009

3:47 AM: Walden's Landing Cinemas COMING SOON  (Pigeon Forge) 

Tuesday - October 27, 2009

3:23 PM: The Track KIDS COUNTRY RIDES PHOTOS (Pigeon Forge)

Monday - October 26, 2009

6:16 AM:    Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Thai Palace Restaurant COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Spazzi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), Fuji Japanese Restaurant COMING SOON (Sevierville),  The Partridge & A Pear Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

9:56 AM:  Baskin Robbins Family Fun Center NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

3:20 PM: Balance of Fall Color Progression now online (except Roaring Ford due to bad potholes

Sunday - October 25, 2009

8:15 PM: Just back from updates and partial fall color updates, did not get up to TN/NC State Line or Clingman's Dome area today traffic was bumper to bumper barely moving from mid-Gatlinburg heading towards the National Park...God willing will get these updates online ASAP...

9:58 PM: 9:59 PM:  Fall Color Progression Partial Update now online, God willing more on the way...

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Saturday - October 24, 2009

1:41 PM: McGill & Sons Pony Rides NEW PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Wears Valley), Ruby Tuesday PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS & MENU UPDATE NOW ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

Thursday - October 22nd, 2009

4:03 AM: American Pie Pizza & Video  NOW OPEN - PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS & MENU NOW ONLINE (Wears Valley)

6:12 AM: The Sprouting Seed PEEK AROUND PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Wears Valley), God willing more coming this afternoon...

Wednesday - October 21st, 2009

1:54 AM: Juntiques  PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Wears Valley)

6:52 AM: Rebecca's Thyme PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Wears Valley)

6:16 PM: Just back from more updates

8:55 PM: Grandmother's Kitchen PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Wears Valley)

Tuesday - October 20th, 2009

7:31 AM:  Smoky Mountain Forge Gift Shop GOING OUT OF BUSINESS (Pigeon Forge),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Thai Palace COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Spazi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg), Fuji Japanese Restaurant COMING SOON (Sevierville)

5:03 PM: Just back from filming the rest of this weeks updates...God willing those AND 100+ additional peek inside photos will be online ASAP <smile>...

7:25 PM:  Partridge In A Peartree UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge),  Baskin Robbins Family Fun Center OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

9:04 PM: Bojangles PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

Monday - October 19th, 2009

9:59 PM:  Fall Color Progression Update now online. 

Friday - October 16th, 2009

5:49 PM: Unleaded Regular $2.38 / Motels from $23.99. Creekside Rustic Log Furniture NEW MUCH LARGER LOCATION TEMPORARY PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg)

8:27 PM:  2 Guys Pizza  NOW OPEN - MENU &  PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge),  Deborah Cain Gallery MOVED - NEW PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Wood Whittlers Complex - Gatlinburg), God willing more coming up tomorrow...

Wednesday - October 14th, 2009

3:59 AM: Runningbears Den NOW OPEN /  PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg)

3:22 PM: Exquisite Quilting PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Seymour), Las Palmitas 2 NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Sevierville), God Willing More later today... 

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Tuesday - October 13th, 2009

3:10 AM: Ely's Mill PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Roaring Fork Road Gatlinburg).  God willing more later today <smile>

3:53 PM: Just back from full regular updates / new peek insides (150+ Photos- fall color updates next clear day), God willing will get these online throughout the afternoon / evening...

8:11 PM: Motels from $23.99, Smoky Mountain Forge Gift Shop GOING OUT OF BUSINESS (Pigeon Forge),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Partridge In A Peartree UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  Thai Palace COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Spazi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg), 2 Guys Pizza  COMING SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge),  Baskin Robbins Family Fun Center OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Fuji Japanese Restaurant COMING SOON (Sevierville),   Southern Draw Tattoo NOW OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge)

10:01 PM: Quiznos  CLOSED (Gatlinburg), Smokey Mountain Cafe NOW OPEN /  PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg), God Willing MUCH More on the way...    

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Monday - October 12th, 2009

4:19 PM: Rain all day, filmed a peek inside (Ely's Mill - Gatlinburg) will be putting peek inside photos online later this afternoon / evening...

Saturday - October 10th, 2009

10:05 PM: New Spirit Shoes OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE / COUPON ON THE WAY (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge)

Friday - October 9th, 2009

10:05 PM: Willies Restaurant MENU NOW ONLINE (Seymour)

Thursday - October 8th, 2009

11:43 AM: Balance of the Fall Color Progression Update now online.

12:31 PM: Willies Restaurant NOW OPEN - PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE - MENU ON THE WAY (Seymour)

Wednesday - October 7th, 2009

12:28 AM: Wellness & Beauty Boutique PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg)

7:42 PM: Just back from partial fall color updates (Clingman's Dome, TN State Line & Dollywood welcome center) since it was clear skies, also a couple coupons to get online...

8:30 PM: Partial Fall Color Progression Update now online. Unleaded Regular $2.18 / Motels from $22.99, God willing more ASAP<smile>

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Tuesday - October 6th, 2009

3:27 AM: New Spirit Shoes OPEN SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge), Fuji Japanese Restaurant

3:45 AM: Ogles Furniture Outlet 2 / Gem Mine PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

4:09 PM: Just back from filming more peek insides. Slice Of Heaven CLOSED (Gatlinburg), Papa Bears Pizzeria CLOSED (Pigeon Forge), Realty Executives Smoky Mountains NEW LOCATION / PEEK INSIDE (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge), Unleaded regular $2.23 / Motels from $22.99...

7:11 PM: Bearland General Store & Grill PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg)

Monday - October 5th, 2009

12:35 PM: God willing we are heading out to do full updates, back ASAP <smile>

11:07 PM:   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Partridge In A Peartree UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  Thai Palace COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Big Elk Resort & Lodge UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Spazi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg), 2 Guys Pizza  COMING SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge),  Baskin Robbins Family Fun Center OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Halloween Central CLOSED  (Sevierville)

Sunday - October 4th, 2009

3:27 AM: The Herb Garden OPENED YESTERDAY /  PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

7:25 AM: Heritage Moccasin Company NEW PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

3:33 PM: Just back from shooting fall colors updates.  NOTE: Roaring Fork Motor  Nature Trail has quite a few potholes in it this year...just a warning...

4:26 PM: Buster's Ice Cream & Candy PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

6:27 PM: Fall Color Progression 2009 Photos from yesterday & today!

Saturday - October 3rd, 2009

4:50 PM: Just back from taking 170+ photos (New attraction, peek insides and MORE.

5:20 PM: The Edge Indoor Skateboard & BMX Park OPENED TODAY  / PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY (Pigeon Forge)

6:26 PM: The Edge Indoor Skateboard & BMX Park PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

9:10 PM: Ship Pub & Grill NEW PEEK INSIDES PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

Friday - October 2nd, 2009

2:00 PM:  Walgreens  OPENED TODAY - PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Gatlinburg),

4:50 PM: Just back from doing more updates...

6:14 PM: AJ's Grilled Subs CLOSED (Sevierville), Corner Deli & Bakery CLOSED (Sevierville), Sevier Plaza ONLINE Big Lots, EZ Rentals, Food Lion, Hardees, Tractor Supply Co (Sevierville)

6:57 PM: Smoky Mountain Pizza Company MENU UPDATE (Sevierville Commons - Sevierville) , God willing more coming up right up <smile>

9:05 PM: Birds Creek Auto Sales NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (AROUND) PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Sevierville) , God willing more updates tomorrow morning <smile>

Thursday - October 1st, 2009

5:48 PM: Just back from filming more updates / peek insides

6:50 PM:  Lonestar Pit BBQ CLOSED (Sevierville)

8:59 PM: Treasuring The Word Rare Bible & Book Museum PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Sevierville)

10:22 PM: Taco Bell PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - September 30th, 2009

4:22 AM:  Beaches R Us Body Jewelry CLOSED (Fountain Plaza - Gatlinburg) is now Tennessee Handbags NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Fountain Plaza - Gatlinburg), God willing more updates will be online ASAP <smile>

Tuesday - September 29th, 2009

12:03 AM:  Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen PEEK INSIDES NOW ONLINE / MENU ASAP (Sevierville)

11:36 AM: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen MENU NOW ONLINE (Sevierville)

12:42 PM: X-Treme NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Gatlinburg)

5:48 PM: Just back from filming more updates...

Monday - September 28th, 2009

12:03 AM:  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  SNEAK PEEK INSIDE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg)

3:29 PM: Just back from more updates / new business 'peek inside photos' and more. 

3:45 PM: Popeyes OPENED TODAY (PEEK INSIDES / MENU ON THE WAY) (Sevierville)

Sunday - September 27th, 2009

12:59 AM:  Flying Pig Smokehouse MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Moose's Bar & Grill NOW OPEN / MENU ONLINE (Sevierville), God willing more updates later today <smile>

5:01 PM: Unleaded Regular $2.18 /Motels from $20.99.   Just back from partial updates and new peek insides

7:39 PM: It will soon be announced that Gateway Gatlinburg will  be renamed to Big Elk Resort & Lodge  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Hearth Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Southern Draw Tattoo OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg)

Ole Square Gifts CLOSED (Pigeon Forge), Deborah Cain Gallery CLOSED (Pigeon Forge Location)

10:56 PM: Moose's Bar & Grill PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Sevierville)

Saturday - September 26th, 2009

8:20 AM:  Fall Color Progression 2009 started and online! 

9:20 AM: Baskin Robbins Family Fun Center OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge)

Thursday - September 24th, 2009

12:46 PM: We are heading out to start this seasons Fall Color Progression so we'll God willing be back in 4-5 hours and start update photos <smile>

Tuesday - September 22nd, 2009

6:34 PM: Just back from full updates, Unleaded Regular $2.33 / Motels from $20.99, God willing updates online ASAP...

10:50 NEWS: Gateway Gatlinburg tentatively plans on building a large Indoor Waterpark as part of its new development!   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  The Heart Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  Thai Palace COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Spazi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), Southern Draw Tattoo OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

10:59 PM: Smoky Mountain Skillet CLOSED (Sevierville), god Willing more updates tomorrow <smile>

Sunday - September 20th, 2009

5:20 AM: Dinwoodie Metal Sculptors PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg), God willing MANY more updates / more peek insides throughout the weekend <smile>   

1:39 PM: The Rose Pedaler PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

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Saturday - September 19th, 2009

3:27 AM:  Tamale Boys Mexican Restaurant & Cantina MENU (Sevierville)

4:08 AM:  The Stadium Bar & Grill MENU (Sevierville)

12:23 PM: Lone Wolf Gifts NOW  OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg), God willing MANY more updates / more peek insides throughout the weekend <smile>   

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Friday - September 18th, 2009

7:04 PM:  Walgreens OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville)

11:18 PM: Chaps Sports Bar & Grill CLOSED  (Sevierville), The Stadium Bar & Grill NOW OPEN (Menu On The Way) (Sevierville), Press Box Sports Pub & Grill CLOSED  (Sevierville), Tamale Boys Mexican Restaurant & Cantina NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Menu On The Way) (Sevierville)

Thursday - September 17th, 2009

2:47 PM: Siren Boutique  PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - September 16th, 2009

11:07 AM: Karen Emily Designs / JM Stewart Gallery PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE  (Buie's Landing / Gatlinburg)

9:58 PM: Halloween Central PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE  (Sevierville)

Tuesday - September 15th, 2009

5:41 AM: Halloween Central NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY  (Sevierville)

7:17 AM:   Black Oak Pottery Gallery PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE  (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

Monday - September 14th, 2009

6:05 AM: God willing full updates later today, also another peek inside nearing completion...

5:36 PM: Just back from full updates, 100+ more photos, Unleaded Regular $2.34 / Motels from $20.99

11:48 PM: CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens NOW OPEN / NEW PEEK INSIDES ASAP) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg),  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  The Heart Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  Thai Palace COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Spazi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), Southern Draw Tattoo OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

Sunday - September 13th, 2009

6:05 AM: The Highlands PEEK INSIDES ONLINE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

Saturday - September 12th, 2009

4:21 AM: Relaxation Station PEEK INSIDE (Reagan Terrace Mall - Gatlinburg)

5:00 AM: Neils Gallery CLOSED (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg), Peaches Gift Boutique CLOSED (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

11:21 AM: Earthspeak Studio PEEK INSIDES ONLINE (Buie's Landing - Gatlinburg)

Friday - September 11th, 2009

5:32 PM: Just back from updates / peek insides (150+ Photos) God willing many updates coming right up...Unleaded regular $2.35 Traffic in Gatlinburg LIGHT Pigeon Forge traffic starting to pick up (was very light earlier)...

10:20 PM: Compton's Muddy Creek Crafts PEEK INSIDES NOW ONLINE (Millstone Village - Pigeon Forge)

11:29 PM: The Ship Pub & Grill MENU UPDATE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - September 9th, 2009

12:59 AM: Continued from yesterday: Unleaded Regular: $2.35 / Motels from $20.50 /  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  The Heart Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge),  Thai Palace COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville)

11:39 AM:  Black Oak Pottery & Art Gallery OPEN SOON  (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg), Spazi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), Southern Draw Tattoo OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

Compton's Muddy Creek Crafts NOW OPEN (Millstone Village - Pigeon Forge), God willing much more online ASAP!

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Tuesday - September 8th, 2009

5:02 PM: Just back from full updates.

8:55 PM: ,Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE  (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Sunday - September 6th, 2009

7:22 AM:  $5 Book Sale PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Z-Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge)

5:51 PM: Easy Spirit  CLOSED (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge), 2 Guys Pizza  COMING SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge), 

Saturday - September 5th, 2009

7:12 AM: Crusty Joes Pizzeria PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS NOW ONLINE (Americana Inn - Pigeon Forge)

Friday - September 4th, 2009

2:32 PM: Unleaded Regular $2.35  Beef Jerky Outlet  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE ONLINE ASAP  (Crick Center - Sevierville),  Crusty Joes Pizzeria NOW OPEN / MENU ONLINE ASAP (Americana Inn - Pigeon Forge), $5 Book Sale NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE ONLINE ASAP (Z-Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge), Thai Palace COMING SOON  (Crick Center - Sevierville),  Spazi  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville)

Wednesday - September 2nd, 2009

6:37 AM: COMING SOON: 2009 Fall Color Progression will SOON start!

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Monday - August 31st, 2009

2:38 AM:  Bistro 109 Downtown MENU NOW ONLINE  (Downtown Sevierville), 

10:32 PM: Unleaded Regular $2.37 / Motels low as $20.50.   Crusty Joes Pizzeria UPDATE (Americana Inn - Pigeon Forge),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  The Heart Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge)

1:12 PM:  Bug's Wisconsin Cheese Co  TENTATIVE OPENING FRIDAY SEP 4TH / PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY (Riverbend Mall - Gatlinburg),  Black Oak Pottery & Art Gallery OPEN SOON  (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg) ,Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE  (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg)

7:40 PM: Spazi  OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  East TN Wings & Grill CLOSED (Gatlinburg)

9:23 PM:  Bug's Wisconsin Cheese Co  PEEK INSIDES ONLINE / TENTATIVE OPENING FRIDAY SEP 4TH (Riverbend Mall - Gatlinburg)

Friday - August 28th, 2009

4:23 AM:  Bistro 109 Downtown NOW OPEN / MENU ASAP  (Downtown Sevierville)

7:54 AM:  Shoe Dept Encore NOW OPEN /PEEK INSIDE  (Old Goodys Location In Front Of Walmart - Sevierville)

Tuesday - August 25th, 2009

11:28 AM:   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),   Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

3:07 PM: Black Oak Pottery & Art Gallery OPEN SOON  (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg),Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE  (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), BB&T NOW OPEN (New Location Aside Walgreen Gatlinburg),  Shoe Dept Encore COMING SOON / SNEAK PEEK INSIDE  (Old Goodys Location In Front Of Walmart - Sevierville)

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Monday - August 24th, 2009

2:17 PM:  Unleaded regular $2.37 / Motels from $20.99 Did full updates today, been swamped, will get online today or tomorrow ASAP <smile>

Tuesday - August 18th, 2009

11:22 PM:  Unleaded regular $2.37 / Motels from $20.99 Did full updates today, been swamped, God willing will get them online tomorrow morning...

 2:39 PM:  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE  (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak), Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),   Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), BB&T NOW OPEN (New Location Aside Walgreen Gatlinburg).

Sunday - August 16th, 2009

1:09 PM: Blue Moose Burgers & Wings MENU UPDATE (Teaster Crossing - Pigeon Forge)

2:15 PM: McAlisters Deli MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

3:02 PM: MENU UPDATE Bennetts Pit Bar-B-Que Gatlinburg & Bennetts Pit Bar-B-Que Pigeon Forge Locations

Saturday - August 15th, 2009

1:33 PM: Just back from gathering menu updates AND Three Bears General Store now has the NEW BEAR HABITAT open! God willing these photos and other updates on the way...Unleaded regular $2.38 / Motels from $23.99, VERY light traffic...

3:53 PM: Three Bears General Store BEAR HABITAT NOW OPEN PEEK INSIDES ONLINE / WELCOME CENTER PEEK INSIDE DISCOUNT TICKET PRICES ONLINE (Pigeon Forge)

6:01 PM: Bubba Gump Shrimp  Company MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

8:51 PM: Smokys Sports Pub & Grub MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

10:58 PM: Antique Castle NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES ONLINE (Sevierville)

Friday - August 14th, 2009

11:43 AM: God willing we're heading out to make some rounds to verify today's gas / motel rates and any other info that may be helpful, still working on a 77 page peek inside hopefully to be online ASAP...back soon!

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Wednesday - August 12th, 2009

2:47 PM: Red Lobster MENU UPDATE (Sevierville)

9:40 PM: KT's Bar & Grill NOW OPEN MENU UPDATE (Sevierville)

5:12 PM:  Three Bears General Store BEAR HABITAT ALL 5 EARS ARE ON SITE IN PENS BEING ACCLIMATED -> SEE SNEAK PEEK UPDATE!-- WILL BE INTRODUCED TO THE BEAR HABITAT OPENING VERY SOON , ALSO POPCORN AREA & DELI AREA (Menu online) BOTH OPEN SEE PEEK INSIDES (Pigeon Forge), ALSO God willing two additional business peek insides online ASAP!

10:07 PM: Ray's Wheels Inc PEEK INSIDE (AROUND) (Kodak),  God willing more updates later tonight / tomorrow morning...

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Tuesday - August 11th, 2009

9:09 AM: Just back from Gatlinburg to finish up a couple updates from yesterday, and God willing will have these online ASAP as well as more updates to follow...

11:11 AM:  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), BB&T UPDATE (New Location Aside Walgreen Gatlinburg), ALSO just got a call from Shops Of Pigeon Forge Shopping Center and we God willing are on the way to update  Global Liquidation Center ...back with those peek inside updates in a little bit!  

7:09 PM: Souvenir World NOW OPEN (Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall), Olive Garden MENU UPDATE (Sevierville)

8:24 PM: Global Liquidation Center NEW PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge)

Monday - August 10th, 2009

4:51 PM: Unleaded Regular low as $2.38. Motels low as $20.99 Hoggs & Honeys  MENU UPDATE  (Gatlinburg), Also made the rounds for updates as they are calling for thunder storms for the next 10 days, and will 

8:24 PM: Blaines Bar & Grill MENU UPDATE  (Gatlinburg), God more updates coming right up...

10:41 PM:  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE  (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak), Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),   Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg), Menu updated coming right up...

10:47 PM: Islamorada Fish Company  MENU UPDATE  (Kodak), God willing more updates coming tomorrow morning...

Sunday - August 9th, 2009

4:51 PM: Unleaded Regular low as $2.38. motels low as $20.99 NOTE: We would HIGHLY recommend avoiding The Main Parkway leaving Pigeon Forge heading towards I-40 as there is new construction started on Hwy 66 and  it creates a huge bottleneck with folks leaving town that route on busy days.  Traffic can back up nearly to the Pigeon Forge / Sevierville city limits. IF you go that route, DO NOT turn LEFT between the River View Shopping Center and Advance Auto Parts, that area is many times bumper to bumper at a crawl, go STRAIGHT there and you will likely still encounter some slowdown....

6:22 PM: Alamo Steakhouse Gatlinburg / Alamo Restaurant Pigeon Forge MENU UPDATE

Friday - August 7th, 2009

1:53 PM:  Just back from some updates...Regular Unleaded Gasoline from $2.38 / Motels as low as $23.95.

2:51 PM: Souvenir World COMING SOON  (Old Shadowline Location In Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall - Pigeon Forge)  God Willing more updates on the way including new sneak peak insides of the very soon to open Three Bears General Store BEAR HABITAT!

5:33 PM: Three Bears General Store BEAR HABITAT REBUILDING PROGRESS / SNEAK PEEK UPDATE INSIDE BEAR HABITAT OPENING VERY SOON  (Pigeon Forge) , God Willing more updates on the way...

6:22 PM: Three Bears General Store THREE NEW AREAS: ICE CREAM SHOP / POPCORN SHOP & DELI  SNEAK PEEK UPDATES  (Pigeon Forge) 

9:29 PM:  Thats So Shabby PEEK INSIDES READY (Governor's Crossing Mall / Gatlinburg)

Thursday - August 6th, 2009

10:05 AM:  Shop2Nascar PEEK INSIDES READY (Mountain Mall / Gatlinburg) 

4:43 PM: Shoe Dept Encore COMING SOON / SNEAK PEEK INSIDE  (Old Goodys Location In Front Of Walmart - Sevierville)

5:33 PM: Thats So Shabby NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY (Governor's Crossing Mall / Gatlinburg) 

Wednesday - August 5th, 2009

10:16 AM:  Lollipop Kid'z & A Plus Alterations NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES READY (Pigeon Forge / Wears Valley),  God willing more coming up this afternoon...

3:05 PM: Just back from more updates in Gatlinburg, new biz's open and opening soon, God willing these and a peek inside from a couple days ago coming right up

6:24 PM: Smoky Mountain Ice Cream & Fudge COMING SOON (Riverbend Mall - Gatlinburg),  Shop2Nascar NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY (Mountain Mall / Gatlinburg)

7:48 PM: Bug's Wisconsin Cheese Co  COMING SOON (Riverbend Mall - Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - August 4th, 2009

10:24 AM: Scream 'N Shout Interactive Family Entertainment NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES ASAP (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge),  God willing more coming up later today...

9:12 PM: Crusty Joes Pizza UPDATE (Americana Inn - Pigeon Forge), The Hearth Restaurant UPDATE (CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge), Lollipop Kid'z & A Plus Alterations NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY (Pigeon Forge / Wears Valley)

10:02 PM: Claires Accessories CLOSED (Belz Outlet World - Pigeon Forge)

Monday - August 3rd, 2009

6:58 AM: Did full updates today as the skies were partly sunny ->  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE  (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak), Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),   Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)

9:00 PM: The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg), 

ALSO there is exciting news about a new addition for Gateway Gatlinburg that we are waiting on the OK to release! New Peek Inside yet to come...

Sunday - August 2nd, 2009

9:15 P AM: Lone Wolf Gifts & Collectibles CLOSED (Z-Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge), God Willing more updates tomorrow...

Saturday - August 1st, 2009

9:15 P AM:  Farmhouse Baskets Gifts & Crafts NEW OWNERS / NEW PEEK INSIDES  (Glades Village - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - July 29th, 2009

4:20 AM: 7:09 PM:  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak), Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),   Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg)

5:49 PM: The Acorn  NEW LOCATION / NEW PEEK INSIDES (Governors Crossing - Sevierville)

Tuesday - July 28th, 2009

11:18 AM: Lots of rain projected for the area so I ran out this morning and did full updates, so them and previous peek insides coming ASAP <smile>

12:15 PM: Lil Tractor Company NEW LOCATION / NEW PEEK INSIDES (Shop At Patriot Mill - Pigeon Forge)

Monday - July 27th, 2009

2:38 AM: Smoky Mountain Babies & Tots NEW LOCATION / NEW PEEK INSIDES (Riverview Outlet Center - Pigeon Forge)

4:16 PM:  Filmed a couple more 'peek insides' today, so God willing 3 yet to come ASAP! 

Friday - July 24th, 2009

8:48 PM: God willing 100+ photos to get online from two 'peek insides' & more! Check back tonight and tomorrow...

Thursday - July 23rd, 2009

7:09 PM: Shadowline CLOSED (Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet - Pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - July 22nd, 2009

7:09 PM:  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak), 

8:38 PM:  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),   Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)

9:56 PM:  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg), 

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Tuesday - July 21st, 2009

7:44 PM: Just back from full updates (did them today as weather cooperated <smile>) So check back later as there are a bunch of Travel Planner Requests we have to catch up with first...

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Monday - July 20th, 2009

7:44 PM: Cat's Records CLOSED (Sevierville Commons - Sevierville)

Saturday - July 18th, 2009

4:55 AM:   Three  Bears General Store PEEK INSIDE: OLD TIME PHOTO AREA /  (Pigeon Forge),  God Willing more updates coming up later this morning.

10:52 AM:  Santas Summer Express CLOSED (Next To CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge)

10:19 PM: I Love Fudge Shop NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE ( Wears Valley), God's Will Thrift Store NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE ( Wears Valley)

Thursday - July 16th, 2009

6:38 AM: Time Warp Emporium OPEN SOON (Sevierville), Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak), Popeyes OPEN SOON (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge), Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

10:44 AM: Pops Catfish & Seafood House MENU UPDATE (pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - July 15th, 2009

Eclectic Image Gallery NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE - (The Village - Gatlinburg)

7:14 AM: Legends Autographs & Collectibles CLOSED (Elks Plaza - Gatlinburg), Masters Editions Fine Art Gallery CLOSED (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge),  Atkin's Orchard Country Store CLOSED (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge),     God Willing more updates coming up later this morning.

3:27 PM: Just back from full updates, God Willing these and a new restaurant in Gatlinburg on the way...

8:59 PM: Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  God willing more coming right up <smile>   

9:09 PM: East Tennessee Wings & Grill NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE / MENU - (Old Applebee's across from Best Western Crossroads Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - July 14th, 2009

6:38 PM: Hello All! Just back from walk thru's / updates of most if not all  Gatlinburg malls including openings, closings & menu updates.  ALSO Sneak Peek inside photos of the CHRIST In The Smokies museum /  gardens that is replacing the old CHRISTus Gardens as the River Road Condo project has been cancelled due to obvious economic reasons, so God willing look for these & many more updates ASAP 

9:11 PM: CHRIST In The Smokies Museum &  Gardens tentative opening date September 2009 (SNEAK PEEK INSIDE) (Old CHRISTus Gardens Location - Gatlinburg)

Monday - July 13th, 2009

9:20 AM:  Three  Bears General Store NOW OPEN!!! (PEEK INSIDE -  SOME AREAS ARE NOT FULLY OPENED EX: ESCALATOR / ELEVATOR ETC MORE PICS TO COME) (Pigeon Forge)

Saturday - July 11th, 2009

Wahoo Ziplines NOW OPEN /  PEEK INSIDE / MENU / ZIP LINE ADVENTURE OVER TOTALING OVER TWO MILES LONG! (VERY POPULAR & The Newest Addition To Our Family Of Advertisers!) (Located In Sevierville)

4:05 PM:   Three  Bears General Store NOW OPEN!!! ('SOFT' OPENING AS SOME AREAS ARE NOT FULLY OPENED EX: ESCALATOR / ELEVATOR ETC) MANY PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ON THE WAY!!! (Pigeon Forge)

Friday - July 10th, 2009

5:54 AM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

6:52 PM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop LOWER LEVEL MAY BE OPENING TOMORROW!!! (Pigeon Forge),  Unleaded gas low as $2.38 God willing we will be adding a 'zip line' to our family of advertisers later this evening!. 

Thursday - July 9th, 2009

10:41 AM: Hello All!!! Looks like rain coming around 5PM'ish so God willing we're heading out for full weekly updates<Smile>

10:28 PM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge)

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Tuesday - July 7th, 2009

12:37 AM: Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg) 

9:28 PM: Wishin I Was Fishin  CLOSED  (Sevierville), God willing more updates tomorrow <smile>

Sunday - July 5th, 2009

12:35 PM: Secluded Wonders NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

6:30 PM: Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts 2 NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Elks Plaza - Gatlinburg)

Saturday - July 4th, 2009

3:51 AM:  Bumbershoot Books NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge - Previously In Z-Buda Mall)

4:15 PM: Bargain Corner NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge)

Friday - July 3rd, 2009

1:57 PM: Zip Gatlinburg NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg)

2:54 PM: Glide Riders  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg)

7:59 PM: Bearland General Store & Grill MENU UPDATE (Historic Nature Trail - Gatlinburg)

9:22 AM: Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

10:09 PM: Barnes Real Estate Company NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

Thursday - July 2nd, 2009

6:32 AM: Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville)

5:12 PM: Just back from finishing this weeks general updates PLUS peek insides of soon to open Titanic Preview Center! AND soon to open Three Bears General Store INCLUDING New Bear Habitat!, AND Opened Today Whaleys Fresh Market & Deli, And Just Opened Barnes Realty. MANY MORE peek insides from previous days... AND MORE!!!

6:45 PM: Titanic PREVIEW CENTER NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge)

8:04 PM: Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS / SNEAK PEEK INSIDE BEAR HABITAT / SNEAK PEEK INSIDE GENERAL STORE (Hundreds More Photos Coming Nearing Opening) (Pigeon Forge) ,

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Wednesday - July 1st, 2009

7:18 PM: Just back from updates (Gatlinburg updates God Willing tomorrow)  Titanic Museum UPDATE ALSO PREVIEW CENTER EXTERIOR (PREVIEW CENTER PEEK INSIDES ONLINE TOMORROW (Pigeon Forge)

9:45 PM: Santas Summer Express OPENED TODAY - PEEK INSIDE (Next To CHRISTmas Place - Pigeon Forge)

Tuesday - June 30th, 2009

3:03 AM:  Smoky Mountains National Park Store PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley), 9:47 PM: The Track PRICE UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Sunday - June 28th, 2009

9:51 AM: Smoky Mountains National Park Store NOW OPEN: 90+ PEEK INSIDES BEING LAID OUT NOW (From the same folks that own Moonshine Ridge - Wears Valley)

8:56 PM: Bargain Corner OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES SOON (Pigeon Forge),  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),   Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO SHOWS EMPTY INSIDES ALSO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), Still hard at the peek inside photos for the Smoky Mountains National Park Store many small photos live <smile>

Saturday - June 27th, 2009

12:54 PM:  Smoky Mountain Coin Laundry  PEEK INSIDE (Ogles Mall: Pigeon Forge - Wears Valley)

Friday - June 26th, 2009

6:03 AM:  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg)

11:55 AM: Shabby's Coffee & Tea Cafe NOW OPEN: PEEK INSIDE/SAMPLE MENU (Glades Arts & Crafts Center - Gatlinburg)

7:23 PM:   Buster's Ice Cream & Candy OPEN SOON (Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village - Glades Area - Gatlinburg), Bargain Corner OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  Bumbershoot Books REOPENING TOMORROW / GOD WILLING PEEK INSIDES ONLINE TOMORROW (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge - Previously In Z-Buda Mall)

10:26 PM: Star Buffet Chinese Restaurant MENU (Ogles Mall - Pigeon Forge), Art Of My Heart NOW OPEN / COUPLE OF PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS (Elks Plaza, Gatlinburg)

Thursday - June 25th, 2009

12:13 AM: Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES READY! (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

5:09 AM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge), Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

6:39 PM: Just back from shooting 185 more photos <smile> Peek insides etc, resuming yesterdays updates ASAP! 

8:02 PM: PM-ER PEEK INSIDE (AS REQUESTED VIA OUR FRIENDS AT TRIP ADVISOR) (Pigeon Forge - Wears Valley) 

10:37 AM: SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),    Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - June 24th, 2009

4:32 AM: Decorating The Smokies NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (East Parkway - Gatlinburg) , God willing more coming up later today<smile>

5:48 PM: Just back from full updates, new business opening AND photo updates for much of Wears Valley as we had blue skies (130+ photos).  MANY Travel Planner requests, Carolyns doing them while I start on the updates <smile>

10:17 PM:  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ON THE WAY! (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), Barnes Real Estate Company  OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

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Tuesday - June 23rd, 2009

5:57 PM:  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge)

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Monday - June 22nd, 2009

10:04 PM: Ron's Open Flame Shop PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

Sunday - June 21st, 2009

4:31 PM: Atkins Orchard Country Store  CLOSING BY THE END OF THIS MONTH (Wears Valley)

Saturday - June 20th, 2009

3:17 AM:  Riverwoods Home Furnishings PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

6:05 AM: NeedleCraft Cottage PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

1:16 PM: Tree Art Chainsaw Carving  PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

Friday - June 19th, 2009

10:38 AM: Riverwoods Home Furnishings PEEK INSIDE (Sportsman's Acres - Kodak)

5:31 PM: Just back from filming many more 'Peek Insides' and a couple updates missed due to yesterdays storms, etc. Regular unleaded low as $2.24 / motels low as $24.95

6:42 PM: Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge), Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

7:46 PM:  StoneHouse Pizza OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

8:24 PM Bumbershoot Books REOPENING SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge - Previously In Z-Buda Mall),

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Thursday - June 18th, 2009

5:26 PM:  Just back from full updates EXCEPT for one Gatlinburg Biz when it was storming (which God willing we will get tomorrow) AND a new 'peek inside', so check back often throughout the evening / early morning <smile>

6:16 PM:  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

7:36 PM:  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville),   Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),    Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

8:48 PM:  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), Barnes Real Estate Company  OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

8:57 Clabough's Market & Deli  MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge/Wears Valley) 

10:16 PM: The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Decorating The Smokies OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg)

10:17 PM:   Little House Of Pancakes MENU UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Stewart Gallery CLOSED (Buie's Landing - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - June 17th, 2009

4:18 AM: Carvers Of The Smokies PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

5:55 PM: Little House Of Pancakes MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

8:38 PM: Rocky Top Log Furniture & Railing PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley), Had a real bad thunder / lightning storm come thru, parts of the websites were down, should be back on now or soon.

Tuesday - June 16th, 2009

4:39 AM: Autrey's Antiques & Ideas PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

9:17 PM: Cakes By Bakin Bishop OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Wears Valley)

Monday - June 15th, 2009

4:39 AM: Beef Jerky Outlet  OPEN SOON (Crick Center - Sevierville)

 

3:19 AM:  StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON / MENU NOW ONLINE (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), Red Rooster Pancake House MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),   Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS PHOTO UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Saturday - June 13th, 2009

3:19 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),    Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),   Cakes By Bakin Bishop OPEN SOON ( Wears Valley),

9:47 AM:  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), Barnes Real Estate Company  OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

10:00 AM: River Road Pancake House MENU (Gatlinburg)

11:33 AM:  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Decorating The Smokies OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg)

12:24 PM: Home Cents PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

Friday - June 12th, 2009

3:31 PM: Back from full updates and God willing we will have these online shortly after catching up on Travel Planner Requests.

9:07 PM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge)

11:40 PM:  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Burger King NOW OPEN  Kodak

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Wednesday - June 10th, 2009

11:19 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Honeysuckle Rose PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley), God willing MANY more coming up after a short break <smile>

Tuesday - June 9th, 2009

5:14 AM: (Continued from yesterday) River Lodge South PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge)

6:50 AM: Wings-R-Us PEEK INSIDE (Townsend)

7:34 PM: McClarens OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES / MENU (Sevierville)

9:33 PM: Smoky Mountain Skillet OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES (Sevierville)

Monday - June 8th, 2009

9:02 AM: (Continued from yesterday) David Tallents Magic NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

10:40 PM: Wings-R-Us MENU UPDATE ( PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY) (Townsend)

Sunday - June 7th, 2009

9:34 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Olden Days Antiques & Collectibles NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

Saturday - June 6th, 2009

2:01 PM: Just back from some updates / peek insides of some newly opened business, opened today ->  A Touch Of Glass OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES COMING SOON (WAITING ON MORE STOCK) (Downtown Traders Mall - Gatlinburg), shot additional 'peek insides' photos, also have to run out and film another new biz this afternoon, but still working on yesterdays peek-insides,  so God willing MANY more coming up soon<smile>

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Friday - June 4th, 2009

5:13 PM: Just back from some updates / peek insides of some newly opened business, and God willing these are coming right up <smile>

7:01 PM: Mad Dog Creamery OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES / MENU (Pigeon Forge)

9:07 PM: The Shrimp Dock Fresh Seafood Restaurant OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES / MENU (Sevierville)

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Thursday - June 4th, 2009

8:29 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Henry Parker Gallery PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

5:33 PM: The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Decorating The Smokies OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

10:52 PM: Baskets And More PEEK INSIDE (East Parkway - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - June 3rd, 2009

11:42 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Reigning Animal Crafts PEEK INSIDE (East Parkway / Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

6:01 PM: Since rain is apparently in the forecast for the next few days, we got Pigeon Forge & Sevierville weekly updates filmed and God willing will have online as soon as we get travel planner requests caught up a bit <smile>

9:21 PM: Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

9:59 PM:  Mad Dog Creamery OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  McClaren's OPEN JUNE 9TH / MENU BEING TYPED IN NOW (Sevierville),  Smoky Mountain Skillet OPEN JUNE 8TH (Sevierville),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

11:33 PM:  Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

Tuesday - June 2nd, 2009

11:57 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Famous Fries MENU UPDATE (Reagan Terrace Mall - Gatlinburg)

10:18 PM: Proffitts Woodworks PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg), Crystalix Tennessee CLOSED (The Village - Gatlinburg),  Pigeon River String Instruments CLOSED (Millstone Village - Pigeon Forge),  Lucy's Pancake Grill CLOSED (Sevierville)

Monday - June 1st, 2009

6:02 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Just back from taking many more update / peek inside photos (145+) including a peek inside / 2 menus for Thai Thani / Oishi Restaurant that opened today - so God willing we will have these and many more updates online ASAP!

11:16 PM: Thai Thani / Oishi Restaurant NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDES / MENU (Pigeon Forge)

Sunday - May 31st, 2009

7:06 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Gatlin County Leather PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

10:51 PM: Please Bag Me NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg),  The Thai Thani / Oishi / Grand Italian Kitchen Restaurant UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge)

Saturday - May 30th, 2009

11:36 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Weekend Warrior NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge)

9:41 PM: Primitive Treasures NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Millstone Village - Pigeon Forge)

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Friday - May 29th, 2009

3:42 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Back from full updates (in between rain spells) and God willing we will have these online shortly, Unleaded Regular low as $2.25 /Motels low as $19.95. 

3:42 AM: Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),   Mad Dog Creamery OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  McClaren's OPEN JUNE (Sevierville),  Smoky Mountain Skillet OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  The Thai Thani / Oishi / Grand Italian Kitchen Restaurant OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),   Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  UPDATE (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg),  Decorating The Smokies OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

5:21 PM: Filmed a peek inside and a couple new businesses to put online, plus MANY peek insides yet to finish, so check back often

6:53 PM: Bumbershoot Books CLOSED (Z-Buda Mall Pigeon Forge), Primitive Treasures NOW OPEN - 'Peek Insides To Follow'  (Millstone Village - Pigeon Forge ) Previously located in the Arts & Crafts Community Area, Comfort Kitchen & Home NOW OPEN (Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall -  Pigeon Forge) 

Wednesday - May 27th, 2009

4:00 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Unique Purses & More PEEK INSIDE (Linebergers Dogwood Plaza - Gatlinburg)

11:00 PM: After Apparel NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg), God willing MANY more to come <smile>

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Tuesday - May 26th, 2009

4:40 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Just back from shooting many updates of 5-6 new businesses (168 Photos)

11:43 PM:  The Tin Roof OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE (Old Acorn Location - Gatlinburg), God willing MANY more to come after a break<smile>

Monday - May 25th, 2009

1:17 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Antiques Of Wears Valley PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley), , God willing more updates / peek insides coming up

7:32: Santas Claus-et PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg), God willing more updates / peek insides coming up tomorrow

Sunday - May 24th, 2009

12:51 PM: (Continued from yesterday) The Taylor Girls (Suite 29 - GIFTS) PEEK INSIDE (Smoky Mtn Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

Saturday - May 23rd, 2009

5:01 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Dunns Garden Center PEEK INSIDE / AROUND (Sevierville)

1:41 PM: The Acorn PEEK INSIDE / WAS IN GATLINBURG FOR YEARS  (Millers Landing - Sevierville)

2:58 PM: Regular Unleaded $2.25 / Unexpectedly light traffic considering, did not see a single no vacancy sign...

7:26 PM: Happy Shack NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg)

9:52 PM: The Taylor Girls (Suite 30 - Clothing) PEEK INSIDE (Smoky Mtn Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

Friday - May 22nd, 2009

12:08 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Nantahala Outdoor Center  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (East Parkway In Trentham Place - Gatlinburg)

6:37 AM: Little Log Wedding Chapel NOW OPEN PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg), Shabby's Coffee & Tea HOUSE MENU (Ski Mtn Road - Gatlinburg)

9:11 AM:   Titanic Museum UPDATE SHOWING 'SMOKESTACKS' GOING UP (Pigeon Forge)

11:25 AM: Pigeon River Potting Shed CLOSED (Old Mill Square - Pigeon Forge), Sassafras OPEN (Old Mill Square - Pigeon Forge)

2:54 PM: Just back from running to Gatlinburg and filming a few more biz's,  God willing MANY will be coming right up and through the evening, night and entire weekend <smile>..

8:55 PM: Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts 2 OPEN THIS WEEKEND /PEEK INSIDES ASAP (Elks Plaza - Gatlinburg), Please Bag Me OPEN THIS WEEKEND /PEEK INSIDES ASAP (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg), Relaxation Station CLOSED (Reagan Terrace Mall - Gatlinburg), God willing we should have Dunns Garden Center peek inside'able...then many more to come<smile> 

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Thursday - May 21st, 2009

12:08 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),    Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),   Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  The Tin Roof UPDATE / OPEN SOON / PEEK INSIDES ASAP (Old Acorn Location - Gatlinburg)

4:37 PM: Just back from MANY more peek insides (135+ more photos PLUS the 100+ still  pending processing / layout) INCLUDING a 'sneak peek inside' showing the preconstruction progress of the new NOC 'The Great Outpost' that will be located at Gatlinburg Light #10 in the EXTENSIVELY remodeled old 'Open Hearth Restaurant' building , this and MANY more updates / peek insides coming up ASAP! 

9:05 PM:  Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  SNEAK PEEK INSIDE PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - May 20th, 2009

5:33 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Shabby's Coffee & Tea HOUSE NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Ski Mtn Road - Gatlinburg)

11:49 AM: Country Creek Log Furniture CLOSED (Wears Valley), Trendy Handbags N Sunglasses CLOSED (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg)

5:13 PM: Just back from full updates (did them today as we had a clear blue sky) will get them online as soon as we get Travel Planner requests caught up, still have MANY MANY update / peek insides to do yet as well so check back often <smile>steve&carolyn

7:16 PM: Mad Dog Creamery OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  McClaren's OPEN JUNE (Sevierville),  Smoky Mountain Skillet OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),   Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  The Thai Thani / Oishi / Grand Italian Kitchen Restaurant OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge)

Tuesday - May 19th, 2009

4:09 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Salvage Unlimited UPDATE (Sevierville)

12:38 PM: Shabby's Coffee & Tea CAFE OPEN SOON (Glades Arts & Crafts Center - Gatlinburg), MagiQuest NOW OPEN (Pigeon Forge)

5:54 PM: Just back from gathering much more data (70+ more photos) (still MANY left from yesterday), so God willing we will get updates online as soon as we get Travel Planners caught up <smile>

8:57 PM: A. Jann Peitso Art NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE  (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

10:04 PM: Decorating The Smokies OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg)

10:58 PM: Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride PRICING UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Monday - May 18th, 2009

7:15 PM: Just back from gathering much data (160+ photos) so God willing we will get updates online as soon as we get Travel Planners caught up <smile>

8:24 PM: McGills Pony Rides PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

8:41 PM:  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

Sunday - May 17th, 2009

10:22 AM: My Smoky Mountain Quilt Shop PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

12:41 PM: Twin Creeks Produce & More PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

Saturday - May 16th, 2009

12:11 PM: Capelli's Pizza MENU UPDATE (Wears Valley)

6:28 PM: Just back from many Virtual Parkway updates / corrections / new menus, God willing also a few new businesses coming up ASAP...

8:31 PM: Mel's Classic Diner MENU UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

10:03 PM: Thomas Pottery Gallery PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

Friday - May 15th, 2009

More Updates: Unleaded Regular Low As $2.08,  McClaren's OPEN JUNE (Sevierville),  The Thai Thani Restaurant OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge), The Dawg House MENU UPDATE (Sevierville),  Grannys Home Cookin MENU UPDATE (Wears Valley)

Thursday - May 14th, 2009

4:20 PM: Just back from filming full updates, God willing we'll start getting them online right away...

7:25 PM: Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

7:50 PM: Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak, Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

10:21 PM: Another building (where Cracker Jack Tattoo was at) has been knocked down to make room for the Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Family Dollar COMING SOON (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),   Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

11:28 PM:  Moe's Southwest Grill OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Millers Landing - Sevierville)

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Wednesday - May 13th, 2009

4:20 PM: Just back from filming new shop that opened today and new shop soon to open in Gatlinburg and MORE...

5:33 PM: 718 Parkway  BEING TORN DOWN - WAS BARKTOWN / KITTY CITY AND BEFORE THAT ANIMAL ARK DAY CARE (Sevierville),  Movie Rider  MOVIE RIDE BEING UPGRADED (Pigeon Forge)

7:22 PM: The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville SEAFOOD MARKET  OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

8:31 PM: Nantahala Outdoor Center The Great Outpost  OPEN SOON / PEEK INSIDE ASAP (Old Open Hearth Location - Gatlinburg)

8:36 PM: Nantahala Outdoor Center  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE SOON (East Parkway In Trentham Place - Gatlinburg)

8:44 PM: Moe's Southwest Grill  OPENS TENTATIVELY TOMORROW / MENU ONLINE NOW (Millers Landing - Sevierville)

9:20 PM: Mayan Restaurant CLOSED (Pine Mountain Village - Pigeon Forge),  Acapulco In The Smokies NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Pine Mountain Village - Pigeon Forge)

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Saturday - May 9th, 2009

5:18 AM: (Continued from yesterday) A Glamorous Hair Design PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

5:42 AM: Pioneer Trading Post CLOSED (Wears Valley), National Park Store OPEN SOON (Wears Valley)

9:36 AM: Valley Knife Company PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley), God willing more to coming right up...  

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Friday - May 8th, 2009

9:20 AM: (Continued from yesterday) The Acorn OPEN SOON (WAS IN GATLINBURG) (Millers Landing - Sevierville), The Denture Center OPEN MAY 15 (Sevierville)

12:19 PM: Wears Valley Farmers Market PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

4:47 PM: Just back from gathering more updates / peek insides etc.  Traffic light while we were out, but expect it to pick up before the Dolly parade which starts at 6:00 PM. , God Willing, we will be adding these updates throughout the weekend, so check back often if possible! <smile> 

6:41 PM: Kettle Corn PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley Farmers Market - Wears Valley)

6:55 PM: Grandmothers Kitchen MENU UPDATE (Wears Valley)

8:22 Dan The Man's Cedar Sign Shop PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley Farmers Market - Wears Valley)

8:39 PM: Wears Country Market & Grill MENU UPDATE (Wears Valley)

Thursday - May 7th, 2009

6:25 AM: (Continued from yesterday) The Carving Cabin PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

9:54 AM: Marco Polo Italian Eatery & Pizza CLOSED (Wears Valley)

5:15 PM: Just back from making full update rounds, a quick note: unleaded regular $1.95 / motels low as $19.95, traffic light but should pick up soon for tomorrows Dolly Parade in Pigeon Forge, God willing we will start getting updates online shortly...

7:12  PM: Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

7:49 AM:  Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak, Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Sevierville),   McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),  Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE OPEN MID MAY (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), The Thai Thani Restaurant OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge)

10:47 AM: Another building (where Cracker Jack Tattoo was at) has been knocked down to make room for the Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters , Cracker Jack Tattoos etc at this location),  Family Dollar Coming Soon (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),    Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),   Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

11:09 PM: Smoking Pig NOW OPEN / MENU (Wears Valley), Bear Camp Grill MENU UPDATE (Wears Valley)

Wednesday - May 6th, 2009

3:50 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Mill Creek Rustic Furniture PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley).

10:12 AM: Cents-Able Stuff Thrift Outlet PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley)

7:18 PM: The Coffee House  PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Townsend)

Tuesday - May 5th, 2009

5:40 PM: Just back from some updates / peek insides, God willing we will have these online shortly

Sunday - May 3rd, 2009

6:58 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Farmhouse Baskets Gifts & Crafts NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE  (Glades Village - Gatlinburg)

1:59 PM: The Lollipop Guild PEEK INSIDE (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg)

2:00 PM: NOTE: We just received an email from brother Gary McVay that Elmer Dreyer, one of the finest men you could ever meet, and who owned, operated and MC'd the SMOKY MOUNTAIN JUBILEE for MANY years passed away in his sleep last night.  Brother Elmer...we're gonna miss you and look forward to seeing you again in heaven soon!

Saturday - May 2ndt, 2009

12:24 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Farmhouse Baskets Gifts & Crafts NOW OPEN / (PEEK INSIDE ON THE WAY) (Glades Village - Gatlinburg)

4:35 AM: Peddlers World NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

9:11 AM: Chillin Turtles UPDATE  / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

5:30 PM: Cowboy Way UPDATE  / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

8:52 PM: S W Liquidators NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Z Buda Mall - Gatlinburg)

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Friday - May 1st, 2009

4:36 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

6:12 AM:  Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak, Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Sevierville),   McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),  Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE OPEN MID MAY (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), The Thai Thani Restaurant OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge)

9:35 AM: Family Dollar Coming Soon (Bryans Crossing - Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville), Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),    Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   River Road Condos  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),   Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), God Willing, many more coming right up <smile> 

6:55 PM: Just back from gathering more updates, new biz's, & peek insides, which we God willing will be adding probably all weekend <smile>, so check back often...

11:08 PM: Firefly Glass Studio  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

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Thursday - April 30th, 2009

5:23 PM: Just back from full weekly 'updates' & more peek insides, we still have MANY peek insides yet to do, but we will do the updates first THEN back to peek insides, traffic was very light, unleaded regular @ $1.85 gallon, motel as low as $19.95 <SMILE>

Wednesday - April 29th, 2009

12:35 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Bearskin Craft Shop NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

9:54 PM: Sunshine Mountain Dulcimers NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - April 28th, 2009

1:32 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Discovery Store CLOSED (Marketplace Mall - Gatlinburg), Under The Sun NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Marketplace Mall - Gatlinburg)

3:47 AM: Gold & Silver CLOSED (Fountain Plaza - Gatlinburg), Carlo's Jewelry Shack NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Fountain Plaza - Gatlinburg)

Julian's Pizza CLOSED (Fountain Plaza - Gatlinburg), DoughBoys Pizza NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Fountain Plaza - Gatlinburg)

Ogle's Brick Oven Pizza MENU UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg)

Old Tyme Portraits By Treadway PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

Asphalt Cowboy NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg)

Monday - April 27th, 2009

12:11 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Aunt B's Pancake House And Grill UPDATE / NEW MENU (Gatlinburg), McCutchans Brass Grill UPDATE / NEW MENU (Gatlinburg)

1:43 AM Scott Compton Magic Shop NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Baskins Square Mall - Gatlinburg)

4:58 PM Just back from filming yet another 'near 200' additional update / peek inside photos, so God willing we have a BUNCH of updates to get online, so check back often!

7:13 PM: Hands Around The World NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Marketplace Mall - Gatlinburg)

10:20 AM: Hellbender Grill UPDATE / NEW MENU (Marketplace Mall - Gatlinburg), God Willing, many more coming right up <smile>

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Sunday - April 26th, 2009

3:12 AM: (Continued from yesterday) First Impressions Pottery UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Loop - Gatlinburg)

7:18 PM: Just back from more updates / peek insides of some new businesses...and updates of some closed businesses.

9:32 PM: Jared's Grill At The Ship UPDATE / NEW MENU (Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

Saturday - April 25th, 2009

10:55 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Whaley's Handcrafts

12:08 PM: Family Dollar Coming Soon (Bryans Crossing - Kodak)

12:57 PM:  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg), The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg), Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

4:29 PM: Blackwood Outdoor Tactical Accessories UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Reagans Carousel Mall - Gatlinburg)

8:26 PM: The Black Cat UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg)

Friday - April 24th, 2009

6:19 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville)

7:47 AM:  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

5:09 PM: Ran to Gatlinburg to finish yesterdays weekly updates we could not get as the parkway was closed for Rib Fest yesterday.  Also shot more peek insides, so we should have enough data gathered to build updates / peek insides most the weekend, so, God willing, many updates / peek insides on the way!  <smile> 

7:32 PM: CHRISTmas Done Bright CLOSED (Sevierville), SonShine Gifts / Baskets & More CLOSED (Sevierville), All Occasion Cakes  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

11:12 PM: Leather The Real McCoy UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Loop - Gatlinburg)

Thursday - April 23rd, 2009

6:19 PM: (Continued from yesterday) Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak, Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Sevierville),   McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),  Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE OPEN MID MAY (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley)

6:20 PM: Note  Holiday Inn Express OPENED YESTERDAY - BUILDING VIRTUAL TOUR NOW (Kodak),  

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Wednesday - April 22nd, 2009

6:11 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Paws Etc!  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Moved From Gatlinburg - Now In Governors Crossing In Sevierville)

4:35 PM: Just back from many more updates / peek insides, still have many from yesterday to get online, so check back often...

6:08 PM:  The Tin Roof UPDATE / OPEN SOON / PEEK INSIDES ASAP (Old Acorn Location - Gatlinburg),   Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Tuesday - April 21st, 2009

4:29 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Smoky Mountain Coffee Mill & Music Emporium  PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

6:12 PM: Just back from gathering data for many more peek insides, and a couple new biz's

10:30 AM: UVA WineBar Cafe  NOW OPEN / MENU / PEEK INSIDE (Next Door To Sweet Fanny Adams - Gatlinburg)

11:43 PM: The Thai Thani Restaurant OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge)

Monday - April 20th, 2009

2:07 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Gemstone Jewelry UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Loop - Gatlinburg)

2:46 AM: Personally Yours NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE Morning Mist Village - Gatlinburg) 

12:19 PM: Candles By Dick & Marie (Morning Mist Village - Gatlinburg)

4:21 PM: Smokys Steak & BBQ UPDATE / MENU (Dandridge)

5:08 PM: Hilltop Market & Deli UPDATE / MENU / PEEK INSIDE (Dandridge)

7:32 PM: Dandridge Seafood Restaurant UPDATE / MENU (Dandridge)

9:55 PM: Arnold McDowell Art Gallery & Studio PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

Sunday - April 19th, 2009

12:07 AM: (Continued from yesterday) A Jann Peitso Art OPEN SOON (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

2:43 AM: Jams Jellies Nuts & More PEEK INSIDE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

11:34 AM: Caverns Pizza & Subs UPDATE / MENU (Sevierville)

11:53 AM: The Wagon Wheel UPDATE / MENU (Dandridge)

2:48 PM: CHRISTmas Eve Gift PEEK INSIDE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

4:26 PM: Marios Brick Oven Pizzeria UPDATE / MENU (Dandridge)

Saturday - April 18th, 2009

4:17 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Cowboys On The Water NOW OPEN / UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP / PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Douglas lake - Dandridge) 

5:29 AM: Lucite By Louise UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Wood Whittlers Complex - Gatlinburg)

10:28 AM: English Mountain Trout Farm UPDATE / MENU (Sevierville) 

10:36 AM:  Wings-N-Things Cafe MENU (Pine Mountain Village - Pigeon Forge

4:39 PM: Ye Olde Lamp Shoppe UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Wood Whittlers Complex - Gatlinburg)

5:35 PM: Angelos At The Point UPDATE / MENU (Dandridge)

7:01 PM: Earthspeak Studio UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village - Gatlinburg)

Friday - April 17th, 2009

12:07 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Cakes By Bakin Bishop OPEN SOON ( Wears Valley),   Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),   Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

6:27 AM:  Global Liquidation Center NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge)  

8:28 AM:  Wings-N-Things Cafe NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Menu To Follow) (Pine Mountain Village - Pigeon Forge)

12:47 AM: Silver Jewelry By Paul Stewart  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Wood Whittlers Complex - Gatlinburg)

6:54 PM: Just back from more updates (still have MANY from yesterday) traffic is bad in town, so we avoided going on the parkway, so check back often, 

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Thursday - April 16th, 2009

8:20 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Mountain Visions Gallery  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Glades Arts & Crafts Center - Gatlinburg)

6:14 PM: Just back from MANY updates / new openings / peek insides, (227 photos) 

7:49 PM: The All New Smoky Mountain Theater featuring THE TEMPTATIONS REVUE OPENED TODAY / PRICES NOW ONLINE (Old Smoky Mountain Jubilee Location - Pigeon Forge), Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville) 

9:32 PM: Pigeon Forge Public Parking Facility NOW OPEN (Teaster Lane - Pigeon Forge),   Wings-N-Things Cafe NOW OPEN / MANY PEEK INSIDE PHOTOS ONLINE SOON (Pine Mountain Village - Pigeon Forge),  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak, Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Sevierville),   McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),  Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  UVA Wine Bar Cafe OPEN SOON)  (Next Door To Sweet Fanny Adams - Gatlinburg),  Buster's Ice Cream & Candy OPEN SOON (Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village - Glades Area - Gatlinburg)

Wednesday - April 15th, 2009

8:20 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Tim Weberding Woodworking (Was Simply Something)  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Glades Arts & Crafts Center - Gatlinburg)

The All New Smoky Mountain Theater featuring THE TEMPTATIONS REVUE OPEN SOON / PRICES NOW ONLINE (Old Smoky Mountain Jubilee Location - Pigeon Forge)

Debs Soy Candles And More UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Glades Arts & Crafts Center - Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - April 14th, 2009

7:11 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Pigeon Forge Public Parking Facility OPENING APRIL 16th, 2009 (Teaster Lane - Pigeon Forge)

4:54 PM: Just back from a more updates / peek insides...coming right up <smile>

5:33 PM: Bark Place & Meow House  CLOSED (Sevierville), Smoky Mountain Dog House CLOSED ~> SIGN SAID WATCH FOR HEY PUP ON THE PARKWAY  (River Vista Outlet - Pigeon Forge)

Monday - April 13th, 2009

3:08 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Global Liquidation Center OPENING SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge) 

2:33 PM: Just back from a couple updates / peek insides.

5:42 PM: Smoky Mountain Guitars UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge) , Smoky Mountain Guitars OPEN SOON / BRAND NEW LOCATION (Wears Valley Area - Pigeon Forge)

Sunday - April 12th, 2009

3:08 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Talking Turkey Studios UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg), Inspiration Hair Designs UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg).

6:13 AM: Kountry Antics UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

9:41 AM: Glass Blower Studio UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg), God willing MANY MORE throughout the weekend, check back often...

1:01 PM: Hollow Tree Market / Amish Deli  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

Saturday - April 11th, 2009

3:25 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Candles By Donna UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Old Mill Area - Pigeon Forge) 1:04 PM:  Andy WoW Chicken Fingers GRAND OPENING TODAY (Sevierville) 3:27 PM: Great Rustic Furniture NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville) 11:08 PM: Dunns Market & Grill UPDATE: MENU (Sevierville)

Friday - April 10th, 2009

10:39 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge), Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley) 11:37 AM:  Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters etc at this location),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Tin Roof UPDATE / OPEN SOON / PEEK INSIDES ASAP (Old Acorn Location - Gatlinburg),  River Road Condos  UPDATE (Gatlinburg) 6:11 PM: Just make from filming MANY 'peek insides' / updates so God willing we will be posting these now and throughout much of the weekend!   

Thursday - April 9th, 2009

1:13 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Otto Preske Artist In Wood UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area In Buckhorn Village - Gatlinburg) 6:41 AM: The Tennis Corner UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg) 4:07 PM: Just back from full updates including the new Theater replacing Smoky Mountain Jubilee! 5:37 PM: The All New Smoky Mountain Theater featuring THE TEMPTATIONS REVUE UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Old Smoky Mountain Jubilee Location - Pigeon Forge) 7:45 PM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville) 10:57   Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak, Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Sevierville),   McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),  Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  UVA Wine Bar Cafe OPEN SOON / PEEK INSIDE)  (Next Door To Sweet Fanny Adams - Gatlinburg),

Wednesday - April 8th, 2009

3:50 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Brandywine Pottery  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Turtle Hollow - Gatlinburg), God Willing more updates later today 3:25 AM: Just back from 4 peek insides and a couple updates...coming right up! 8:27 PM: Earthwalk UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area In Buckhorn Village - Gatlinburg) 9:22 PM: The Soup Kitchen And Deli NEW MENU ONLINE (WAS CATON'S CHAPEL MARKET) (Birds Creek - Sevierville) 

Tuesday - April 7th, 2009

2:53 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Kim's Kozy Kreations  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Old Mill Area - Pigeon Forge) 3:25 AM: Amanda Jaynes GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE (Millstone Village - Pigeon Forge) 4:01 AM:  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE PHOTO OF STRIPPED INSIDE FROM 4/5 (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge) 7:48 AM:  Mama's Farmhouse OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDE)  (Pigeon Forge) 6:04 PM: Just back from filming another 'peek inside'. 7:50 PM: UVA Wine Bar Cafe OPEN SOON / PEEK INSIDE)  (Next Door To Sweet Fanny Adams - Gatlinburg),  Coffee And Company @ The Cottage NEW MENU W/SANDWICHES  (East Parkway, Gatlinburg)

Monday - April 6th, 2009

5:47 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Woodland Tiles UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Turtle Hollow - Gatlinburg) 7:01 PM: Just back in, have some travel planners to get caught up on also  Andy WoW Chicken Fingers OPENED TODAY (Sevierville),  Mama's Farmhouse OPENED TODAY / PEEK INSIDES ON THE WAY  (Pigeon Forge) 8:25 PM:  Mama's Farmhouse OPENED TODAY / FAMILY STYLE FOOD ITEMS / PRICES ONLINE (PEEK INSIDES TO FOLLOW)  (Pigeon Forge)

Sunday - April 5th, 2009

8:22 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Birkenstock Place UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (NOT CLOSING AS SOME REPORTED) (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge) 11:07 AM: Oneida Home Store CLOSED (Pigeon Forge Factory Outlets - Pigeon Forge),  McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),   Wings-N-Things Cafe OPEN SOON (Pine Mountain Village - Pigeon Forge) 3:56 PM: Ran out and snapped a couple 'peek insides' (including the now open Kims Kozy Kreations), so after I get the travel planners caught up, will get right on these<smile> ALSO the lowest noticed on unleaded regular was $1.85 / motels as low as $19.95.

Saturday - April 4th, 2009

6:51 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Creekside Rustic Log Furniture  NEW LOCATION NOW OPEN PEEK INSIDE (Wood Whittlers Complex - Gatlinburg) 2:18 PM: Just back from a few updates / peek insides. 9:03 PM: Andy WoW Chicken Fingers MENU / PEEK INSIDE / OPENS MONDAY - APRIL 6TH, 2009 (Sevierville)

Friday - April 3rd, 2009

2:40 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Little Tokyo Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar UPDATE MENU / PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge), Frank Allen's Market & Grill Shell Mart UPDATE MENU (Pigeon Forge) 11:00 AM: Wings-N-Things Cafe OPEN SOON (Pine Mountain Village - Pigeon Forge), Paws-Etc NOW OPEN NEW LOCATION (Governors Crossing Mall - Sevierville) 11:49 AM: The Tin Roof UPDATE / OPEN SOON / PEEK INSIDES ASAP (Old Acorn Location - Gatlinburg),  Fantasy Bridal NEW LOCATION OPEN SOON (Moving From East Parkway - Gatlinburg)

Thursday - April 2nd, 2009

8:49 AM: Just back from filming  a BUNCH of updates / peek insides! God willing starting to put online as soon as we are caught up a bit on Travel Planners! 11:40 PM:   Kim's Kozy Kreations  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),   Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  10:57 PM:  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge),   Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak,  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville), Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - March 31st, 2009

2:40 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Huckleberry Patch  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Glades Area - Gatlinburg) 8:35 AM: Buster's Ice Cream & Candy OPEN SOON (Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village - Glades Area - Gatlinburg) 11:58 AM: Glass Illusions  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village - Glades Area - Gatlinburg)

Monday - March 30th, 2009

2:52 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Just For You Gifts  PEEK INSIDE (Glades Area - Gatlinburg) 5:05 PM: Just back from taking more 'peek insides' and a few updates as well.   God willing Much More to come as soon as we get caught up on a bunch of travel planners<smile> 6:29 PM:  Andy Wow Chicken Fingers UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),   Mama's Farmhouse UPDATE / OPEN SOON  (Pigeon Forge),  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS, ALSO spoke with the owner today, he's hoping for a memorial day opening (Pigeon Forge),  8:09 PM: Baxter's Stained Glass PEEK INSIDE (Glades Area - Gatlinburg)

Sunday - March 29th, 2009

2:52 AM: (Continued from yesterday) A Troll In The Park PEEK INSIDE (Glades Village - Gatlinburg). 8:05 AM: The Smiths PEEK INSIDE (Glades Village - Gatlinburg) 12:06 PM: Cosby Hillpeople Crafts PEEK INSIDE (Glades Village - Gatlinburg). 3:05 PM: Deborah Cain Gallery  PEEK INSIDE (Glades Village - Gatlinburg)

Saturday - March 28th, 2009

3:59 PM: Just back from many more updates / peek insides, God willing we will be posting them throughout the weekend Check back often 5:53 PM: Glades Lebanon Baptist Thrift & Gift Shoppe PEEK INSIDE (Glades Area - Gatlinburg). 6:44 PM: Andy Wow Chicken Fingers UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge), Ma's Kitchen  PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Glades Area - Gatlinburg) 11:06 PM: Ownby's Woodcrafts PEEK INSIDE (Glades Village - Gatlinburg).

Friday - March 27th, 2009

3:52 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),     Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak,   Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville),  McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville),   Andy Wow Chicken Fingers UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge), Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg) 8:58 AM: Sweet Repeats #2 NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge) 11:11 The Wood Cottage UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Morning Mist Village - Gatlinburg).  FYI: BIV Retail LLC (Belle Island Village) has filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (March 25th, 2009) 6:39 PM: Hand Leather UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Morning Mist Village - Gatlinburg) 8:16 PM: Native Memories UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Morning Mist Village - Gatlinburg)

Thursday - March 26th, 2009

3:45 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Smokies Edge UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Arts Complex - Gatlinburg), 12:14 PM: Mountain Crafts & Arts  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Arts Complex - Gatlinburg) 2:13 PM:  Wrapped Elegance UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Morning Mist Village - Gatlinburg) 9:21 PM:  Although it was overcast and not great for pictures, we made the rounds for updates anyways as tomorrows weather looks even worse. So God willing we will be posting those ASAP, along with the many 'peek insides' we still have to finish, so check back often thru the night and morning and thry tomorrow and into the weekend <smile> 11:17 PM:  Kim's Kozy Kreations  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),   Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),   Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge),   SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - March 25th, 2009

12:01 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Fox And Parrot Tavern MENU UPDATE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg) 4:04 AM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  River Road Condos  UPDATE Gatlinburg 6:28 AM: Asphalt Cowboy  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg), Magic & Novelty Outlet NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg) 11:04 AM: J's Leather PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg) 1:47 PM: Xtreme Cellular NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg),  4:08 PM:  Relaxation Oasis PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg), Sully's Deli & Bagels  UPDATE / MENU (Shops Of Pigeon Forge) 4:08 PM:  Integrity Design & Embroidery PEEK INSIDE (Mountain Mall - Gatlinburg), Peddler Steakhouse UPDATE / MENU (Gatlinburg),  Park Grill UPDATE / MENU (Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - March 24th, 2009

7:50 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Smoky Mountain Pottery  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg) 7:49 PM:  Just back from updates / MANY peek insides (approx 180 photos) 10:35 PM: A Beautiful Touch Salon - Spa - Boutique  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Z Buda Mall - Pigeon Forge),  will get online ASAP (Throughout the evening  / night<smile>)

Monday - March 23rd, 2009

2:19 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  My Favorite Things  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg) 3:18 PM:  Just back from some updates / peek insides, will get online ASAP <smile> 5:47 PM: Rare Finds  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE / MOVED FROM Arts & Crafts Village (Gatlinburg) 

Sunday - March 22nd, 2009

1:32 PM: Just back from update rounds mostly in the Arts & Crafts Loop area, God willing we will get them online shortly, have some Travel Planners to get caught up on then they will be coming right up...8:00 PM:  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), 9:07 PM: Heartwood Galleries  UPDATE / NEW 'LOOK AROUND' (Arts & Crafts Area In Buckhorn Village - Gatlinburg) 

Friday - March 20th, 2009

4:30 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Kat-N-Bunns  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE / MOVED FROM SEVIERVILLE (Gatlinburg), 9:33 AM: Misty Mountain Woodworks UPDATE / NEW PEEK INSIDES (Moved - Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg), 11:50 AM: Charley's Grilled Subs UPDATE / MENU / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville), 4:40 PM: Terrace Inn On  The Water UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE MOTEL & CABIN (Gatlinburg)

Friday - March 20th, 2009

6:17 PM: Just back from openings / updates / peek insides,  The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  PRESS RELEASE (Listed under Fresh Seafood Returns To Sevierville) In Sevierville), 7:41 PM: Mountain Crafts & Arts  NOW OPEN (was listed as Crafts Consignment) (Gatlinburg), 11:12 PM: Shabby Antique Boutique UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg)

Thursday - March 19th, 2009

6:41 AM: (Continued from yesterday)   The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), No Way Jose's MENU UPDATE - (Gatlinburg), 10:22 AM: French's Country Store  UPDATE / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

Wednesday - March 18th, 2009

5:41 PM: Just back from MANY updates / menus / peek insides, coming right up (these will likely take throughout the evening / night to get online) <smile> 8:02 PM: Cabin Ridge Decor  CLOSED (Sportsmans Acres - Kodak), Mojitos In The Mountains (Both Restaurant AND Store)  CLOSED (Gatlinburg),  Kim's Kozy Kreations  UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),   Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  10:57 PM:  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),     Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak,  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville),  McClenden's Restaurant OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville),   Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Smoky Crafts & Arts OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg),  Sweet Repeats #2 OPEN SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge)

Tuesday - March 17th, 2009

4:19 PM: Back from a few updates, have to run back to Gatlinburg then will add more updates.  Stonehouse Pizza MENU UPDATE - Peek Inside on the way (Sevierville), ALSO FYI Cooters old building has been DEMOLISHED (pics online soon) they have moved down the parkway into the old Camp Thunder building! MUCH MORE INFO / PICS as soon as we get back...7:02 PM:   Mama's Farmhouse COMING SOON / UPDATE (Pigeon Forge). 8:09  PM:   Gateway Gatlinburg UPDATE SHOWING COOTERS OLD LOCATION DEMOLISHED. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters etc at this location), Camp Thunder CLOSED -> is NEW  Cooters location, 9:54 PM:  Andy Wow Chicken Fingers UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge),  Craft Consignment UPDATE / OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg),  10:34 PM: Smoky Mountain Trout House  UPDATE MGMT / MENU / PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg),  11:21 PM:   Stonehouse Pizza PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville)

Saturday - March 13th, 2009

7:56 AM: (Continued from yesterday) The Shops At Cross Creek  OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), StoneHouse Pizza OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),  Whaley's Fresh Market & Deli OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley),   Wildflower Bake Shop & Boutique OPEN SOON (Shops At Cross Creek - Wears Valley), 11:51 AM:  Waldens Creek Country Kitchen MENU (Wears Valley)

Friday - March 13th, 2009

7:56 AM: (Continued from yesterday)   Burger King OPEN SOON Kodak,  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Clarion UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Gateway Gatlinburg UNDERGOING DEMOLITION / UPDATE. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters etc at this location),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Craft Consignment OPEN SOON (Gatlinburg),  Sweet Repeats #2 OPEN SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge), Kim's Kozy Kreations  OPEN SOON (Pigeon Forge), 6:59 PM: Back from a few updates, a couple new biz's including a small shopping center in the Wears Valley area...Coming right up! 7:40 PM: The Shrimp Dock Of Sevierville  OPEN SOON (Sevierville), 7:59 PM: Mill Creek Rustic Furniture  NOW OPEN (Wears Valley), 8:32 PM:  Dollar General OPEN SOON (Wears Valley), S & B Deli MENU UPDATE (Sevierville), 9:32 PM: McClenden's Restaurant (was listed as Clydes Place) OPEN LATE APRIL (Sevierville), Waldens Creek Country Kitchen NOW OPEN MENU ON THE WAY (Wears Valley)

Thursday - March 12th, 2009

1:24 PM: Although weather is very overcast / sprinkling, we are attempting for updates anyways. ALSO FYI: Ghost Town In The Sky (Maggie Valley, NC) has filed for bankruptcy (Chap 11) this is a great unique historical attraction and we hope many will visit them this season and help them recover. 8:26 PM: Just back from update rounds, here's the start ->  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge),  8:59 PM:  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),   Mama's Farmhouse COMING SOON (Pigeon Forge)

Wednesday - March 11th, 2009

2:04 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Los Rancheros MENU (OPENS TODAY - Gatlinburg), Downtown Grill & Chili Co MENU (Riverbend Mall - Gatlinburg), God willing much more later today..., 4:19 PM: Back from shooting 'peek insides' from Los Rancheros (Gatlinburg) that opened today and a couple other businesses, online ASAP.., 5:47 PM:  Los Rancheros OPENED TODAY - PEEK INSIDE (Gatlinburg), 7:41 PM: Downtown Grill & Chili Co NOW OPEN PEEK INSIDE / MENU (Riverbend Mall - Gatlinburg), 8:50 PM: Gabriels Horn Jewelry PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts Area - Gatlinburg)

Tuesday - March 10th, 2009

7:39 PM: More updates on the way INCLUDING carolyns typing in the new menu for Los Rancheros that officially opens TOMORROW (Peek Insides Coming Also), Havana Dreams menu update, and a couple businesses closures later this evening and thru the night...

Monday - March 9th, 2009

4:14 PM: Just back from some updates / new shops / peek insides, coming right up<smile> 5:45 PM: Los Rancheros UPDATE/TENTATIVELY OPENS WEDNESDAY  (Gatlinburg), Terrace On The Water  NOW OPEN Peek Insides Coming Soon (Gatlinburg), John Deere is now Lil' Tractor Company (Waldens Landing - Pigeon Forge), 8:27 PM: Patriot Discount Tobacco NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Wears Valley), 9:36 PM:  Pappa Bear's Pizzeria PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge)

Saturday - March 7th, 2009

5:11 PM: Discount Tobacco King NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Shops Of Sevierville - Sevierville),  5:56 PM: Sweet Repeats #2 OPEN SOON (Shops Of Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge), 9:50 PM: Flying Horse Grill MENU UPDATE  (Pigeon Forge)

Friday - March 6th, 2009

7:22 AM: (Continued from yesterday)  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge),  10:02 AM:  SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),     Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville),  Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Clarion   UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),  Walgreens NEW / UPDATE (Hwy 411 & Hwy 416 - Sevierville),  More to follow... 11:14 AM:  Gateway Gatlinburg UNDERGOING DEMOLITION / UPDATE. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters etc at this location),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg), Wood Grill Buffet peek insides yet to come etc... 1:14 PM:  Wood Grill Buffet PEEK INSIDE (Pigeon Forge) 

Thursday - March 5th, 2009

1:26 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Wood Grill Buffet NOW OPEN MORE INFO ASAP (Was Great American Buffet) (Pigeon Forge), Andy Wow Chicken Fingers UPDATE (Verifying Name) (Pigeon Forge), Another new biz & an arts & crafts area peek inside on the way...9:33 AM: Captivating Candles & Decor  NOW OPEN / PEEK INSIDE (Sevierville), Bearfoot Art Gallery  PEEK INSIDE (Arts & Crafts - Gatlinburg), God willing many more today...6:17 PM: Just back from full updates plus a couple new biz's coming and a peek inside the new Wood Grill Buffet, have travel planners to get caught up on then will start updates God willing throughout the evening and night. 10:34 PM: Unleaded Regular low as $1.69 (Pigeon Forge)  Motels low as $19.99 (Pigeon Forge),  Village Pizza & Pasta CLOSED (Pigeon Forge), Pappa Bear's Pizzeria NOW OPEN / MENU (Pigeon Forge),  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak),  Moe's Southwest Grill UPDATE (Millers Landing - Sevierville),  Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),  Clyde's Place Restaurant OPEN SOON (Sevierville),   Mama's Farmhouse COMING SOON (Pigeon Forge) 

Wednesday - March 4th, 2009

7:10  PM: Back from some new updates / peek insides, coming right up...

Tuesday - March 3rd, 2009

11:27 AM: Blue skies today so God willing updates later today! We have been revamping our computers to better handle the ever increasing traffic, so hopefully we will be speeding up all the pages displaying by doing so <smile> 3:46  PM: Edy's Ice Cream  NOW OPEN MORE INFO ASAP (Gatlinburg), Los Rancheros UPDATE (Gatlinburg). 7:23 PM: Unleaded Gas $1.70 (Pigeon Forge) Motels low as $19.99 (Pigeon Forge),   Zippy's Express Car Wash OPEN MORE INFO ASAP  (Sevierville),  Auto Wash Xpress UPDATE/PEEK INSIDE  (Sevierville), Kingwood Inn CLOSED (Gatlinburg), Americana Inn  UNDER RENOVATION (Pigeon Forge), Paws Etc moving to Governors Crossing Tentatively By April 1st, 2009,  MORE updates / peek insides tomorrow...   

Friday - February 27th, 2009

12:26 AM: (Continued from yesterday) Empire Music  CLOSED (Gatlinburg) Going IN The Empire Music building is Edy's Ice Cream  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  ALSO in the OLD Acorn Shop building, a new shop is going in, they will decide on the new name soon and we will update it AND take complete Peek Inside photos as soon as they open  God willing more updates later today <smile>

Thursday - February 26th, 2009

5:45 PM: Just back from full updates AND some closed businesses AND NEW businesses, coming right up! 7:19 PM: Sleep Inn - Inn & Suites CLOSED (Gatlinburg),  Gateway Gatlinburg UNDERGOING DEMOLITION / UPDATE. (Use to be a Knights Inn Welcome Center, Cooters etc at this location),  Hilton Garden Inn UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  Walgreens  UPDATE (Gatlinburg),  The Shops At Town Center (Gatlinburg),  Covered Bridge In The Glades  UPDATE (Gatlinburg) MUCH more on the way...10:07 PM:  Pizaz Pasta House UPDATE (Kodak), Many more updates on the way...10:18  PM:  Three  Bears Gift Shop REBUILDING PROGRESS (Pigeon Forge),  Belle Island Village UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), SpringHill Suites By Marriott UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Crick Center UPDATE (Sevierville),  Zippy's Express Car Wash UPDATE  (Sevierville),  Dumplin Creek Project UPDATE (Kodak),  Old Time Pottery  UPDATE FIRE PHOTO (Belz Mall Pigeon Forge), 11:22 PM: Hooters at I40 / Exit 407 UPDATE  (Kodak),   Sportsman Acres 2 UPDATE (Kodak),  Holiday Inn Express UPDATE (Kodak),   Millers Landing UPDATE (Sevierville),  Moe's Southwest Grill NEW / UPDATE (Millers Landing - Sevierville),   Titanic Museum UPDATE (Pigeon Forge), Clarion   UPDATE (Waldens Landing Area Pigeon Forge),   Mama's Farmhouse COMING SOON (Pigeon Forge) 10:43