Why visit Gatlinburg
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 103 places to eat, 70 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ripley's Motion Blaster, Gatlinburg Space Needle, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and Alex Cole Cabin.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Gatlinburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is located 39 miles (63 km) southeast of Knoxville and had a population of 3,577 at the 2020 census. It is a popular mountain resort town, as it rests on the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park along U.S. Route 441.
From the Wikipedia article Gatlinburg, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Ripley's Motion Blaster
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
904 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
407 feet (124 m) tall observation tower in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States
Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area
Ski area · 3.9 mi
Amusement park and ski area in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Museums and landmarks41
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Arts and Crafts center in the U.S. city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Alex Cole Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
John Ownby Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Noah Ogle Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum;The Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
461 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg
Perry's Camp
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Moonshine Mountain Coaster
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
306 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-Sa 10:00-23:00
Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers
Museum · 0.8 mi
Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, U.S
Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
Museum · 1.7 mi
800 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00
Ripley's Haunted Adventure
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
908 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes103
Alamo Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.4 mi
705 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-We 15:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00
Best Italian Cafe
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
968 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Big Bear Pizza and Subs
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Chicken
815 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-We 16:00-22:00; Th-Sa 16:00-23:00
Calhoun's
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Barbecue · 1.9 mi
1004 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; PH off
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.9 mi
1002 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su 12:00-22:30; Mo-Th 16:00-22:30; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00
Flap Jack's Pancake Cabin
Restaurant · American, Pancake · 0.8 mi
478 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00
Hungry Bear BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.8 mi
490 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Johnny Rockets
Restaurant · Burger · 1.6 mi
735 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Le Conte Tapas & Grill
Restaurant · Spanish
805 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
91 more on the map.
Where to stay70
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites At The Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
135 Reagan Drive, Gatlinburg
Churches and places of worship14
First Methodist Church, Gatlinburg
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.6 mi
742 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Huskey's Grove United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.6 mi
470 Huskey Grove Road, Sevierville
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Gatlinburg
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 4.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 4.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 5.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 29°F | 4.9 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gatlinburg 2 Sw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sevier County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-02: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Sevierville 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Seymour 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Cherokee 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Dandridge 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Bryson City 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Eagleton Village 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Maryville 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Alcoa 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Maggie Valley 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Knoxville 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, No machine-readable author provided. Blinutne assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arrowmont-parkway-entrance-tn1, Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 3.0
- First Methodist Church, Gatlinburg, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexcolecabin4, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 2.5
- Perry's Camp April 2012, Lcmarsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
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