The Peaceful Side of the Smokies Blog - Townsend & Blount County, Tennessee

For anyone who has ever been camping as a child, I would dare to assume one of your favorite activities...

There is no better outing during the summer than a trip to one of the many Waterfalls in the Great...

Our nation is in a unique time in history, as we watch the COVID-19 pandemic unfold. With all of the...

Life sure has thrown us some curveballs over the past couple of weeks. With the constant stream of worst-case scenarios...

There is nothing more important in wedding planning than finding the ideal location to share your love with friends and...

When people think of hiking in the Smoky Mountains, the most popular times of year are generally Spring through Fall....

A perfect Valentine’s Day date requires forethought and planning. Show your love with a unique Appalachian dining experience. Book a...

Grains & Grits Any East Tennessee history buff can tell you plenty about the long history we have with...

The Institute at Tremont, in the Great Smoky Mountains, has been serving the Walker Valley community for 50 years. It...