The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music
Posted by Leif Palmer in Pigeon Forge Attractions
Are you a music fan? If so, traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee is a great way to indulge one of your favorite pastimes. This region is the cradle of country music and is also known for its bluegrass and even its rock and roll roots. And of course, gospel music is deeply appreciated by many who call this area home. So no matter what your preference is, you're probably going to find your favorite tunes being played somewhere in the Smokies.
So where exactly does a person go to experience the energy and excitement of a live music performance? That's what we're going to tell you about this week – some of your best options for hearing and seeing a live band. The good news is that the choices are plenty, and you're never too far away from a venue willing to let the music play.
- Music Theaters
This one's sort of a no-brainer. Most of them are in Pigeon Forge, but you'll also find showplaces in Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Between them, there are more than a dozen theaters and even more shows featuring musical genres such as country, bluegrass, gospel, oldies rock, Broadway, patriotic and more. Most theaters have matinee performances, meaning that during peak season, you can see shows and hear music day or night. Of course, not all the theaters have productions that are strictly music-based, but even the more variety-oriented theaters have at least some musical component incorporated into the show.
- Dollywood Theme Park
The area's biggest family attraction has plenty of music to offer inside its gates. There are multiple venues throughout the park, both indoor and outdoor, that are home to original musical stage productions or live band performances. The theme park features Dollywood Celebrity Theatre, which not only hosts larger-scale music-themed shows, but it also welcomes Dolly Parton herself to the stage from time to time. You'll also find Showstreet Palace and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame at Dollywood, both of which have a lot to offer, both in terms of the history of gospel music and live performances by the park's resident gospel quartet.
- Music Festivals
Any time of year, but especially spring, summer and fall, you're likely to find a special concert or festival event taking place in one of our Smokies communities. Some festivals are one-day-only gatherings, while some are multi-day affairs. Generally, the music is centered on country, bluegrass or gospel music, so if that's your cup of tea, keep an eye peeled for the special events taking place in town on your next visit.
- Local Restaurants
Many eateries offer live entertainment as a side dish to their regular fare. In such cases, the settings are usually more intimate, and the styles of music can run the gamut. Sometimes, it's a great chance to spot an up-and-coming artist before he or she hits the big time.
We hope that our thriving music scene is an additional enticement to come to the Smokies soon and make a reservation for one of our overnight rentals. Great music, luxury cabins, Smoky Mountains scenery and one of the South's great family destinations… Doesn't that sound like music to your ears?
About Leif Palmer
Leif Palmer loves residing in the Smoky Mountains. He is an avid outdoorsman: rowing for exercise on the lake, trail hiking, and free climbing rocks in the mountains. He indulges his arty side by periodically beating up pieces of marble by sculpting. He is always frustrated by his inability to sink long putts, and hates his curly hair (but his wife loves it). Leif has been known to muster enough courage to change a diaper, and hopes his son will become a chip off the old block.
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