A Postcard from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
We enjoy hiking and camping in the Great Smokys. So having a vacation chalet here in Pigeon Forge was the next step. When we are not here, we rent it out so it pays for itself.
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About Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge is one of the fastest growing tourist cities in the South. More than 11 million tourists come through to visit the half-million acre Great Smoky National Park. Due to the volume of tourists, there is constant demand for second homes, vacation homes and rentals.
As a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge attracts second homeowners who love vacationing in the mountains. The Smoky Mountains National park has miles of developed hiking trails and supports programs of history, heritage and environmental traditions
Pigeon Forge is also a place for investors who are serious about running vacation rental places, as the rental demand is high.
Local History
The name Pigeon Forge was derived in 1820 when an iron forge was built on the Little Pigeon River. The nearby mill still operates today.
An Average Lifestyle in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
This is a tourist town, set in the midst of the Smokys. The main focus of locals is to provide services to the millions of tourists who come through. The natural beauty of the area provides the blanket under which all the action takes place. Country music and down-home values predominate.
Housing
Options: Cabins, chalets, multi-dwellings and motels are all options
Costs: Median house value: $135,400 (year 2000)
Things to Do in Pigeon Forge
- Hike in the Great Smokey Mountains
- Visit the Old Mill
- Golf
- Play miniature Golf
- Trout Fishing
- Camping
- White Water Rafting
- Horse back Riding
- Winter Skiing and Snowboarding
Cultural Activities in Pigeon Forge
- Dollywood
- Dixie Stampede
- Old Mill Restaurant
- Museums
- Louise Mandrell Theater
- Comedy Barn Theater
- Clogging
- Old Cars
- Gospel Concert
Near-By Excursions
- Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
- Ripley's Believe it or Not
Location: Sevier County, Tennessee
Elevation: 101 ft
Size: 11.6 sq miles
Distance to other major cities:
Gatlinburg,Tenn: 5 miles
Knoxville, Tenn: 35 miles
Atlanta, Georgia: 152 miles
Asheville, NC: 76 miles
Getting To Pigeon Forge, Tennessee:
Fly into Asheville or Knoxville; or by car
Weather
Annual Average Temperature: July/August are hottest, with averages of low 65, high 87; and January is the coldest; range of low 25 to high 46
Annual Average Rainfall: About 3 to 4 inches every month, with October the driest
Economics and Demographics
Population: 5561
Median Age, 2000: 37.6 years
Median Household Income: $30,746
Principle Industries: Tourism
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