Gatlinburg
Filled with Appalachian charm and friendly neighbors, Gatlinburg TN is a great place to live. Its population of just over 4,000 is frequently inflated by thousands of tourists as this city is one of the state's top attractions. Of course, the things that make this city such a wonderful place to visit also make it a great place to live. Plenty of scenic beauty and fun attractions combine with low crime rates and good schools to make Gatlinburg properties attractive to most buyers.
Brief History
Native Americans traveled through this land centuries ago on the Indian Gap Trail. During the 18th century American hunters and trappers used the same trail, but no permanent settlement was established on the site until the early 1800s. The Ogle family built a cabin here, and modern residents can still visit the
structure. Now a growing community, the settlement was named for general store owner Radford Gatlin, who was run out of town in 1859 for his Confederate sympathies. But this didn't impede the growing city's progress. Lumber was its main industry, but when Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened in 1934 the focus switched to tourism.
Parks and Recreation
The city's Recreation Department offers many
opportunities for residents . The Community Center features an indoor pool, bowling alley and fitness center. Residents who choose homes for sale here can participate in sports leagues and fitness classes as well as taking performing arts courses. The city manages a handful of
city parks where it's possible to enjoy playgrounds, sports fields, trout fishing, disc golf and other activities.
Attractions and Activities
The number one attraction in the region is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Dollywood . Great shopping is found at the Tanger Outlets in nearby
Sevierville and in the unique stores at
The Village. The region also boasts an outstanding collection of breweries and wineries.
Events
People who choose homes in this area get to attend fun happenings like the
Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival and the
Craftsmen's Fair is a wonderful event occurring in the summer and fall while December is illuminated by a parade and crafts show.
Contact local Realtors Virginia Almy & Freda Sharp to learn more about real estate in Gatlinburg TN. The great homes for sale in this community don't stay on the market for long, so you'll definitely want experienced Realtors on your side.
