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Mountain Laurel Chalets opened its doors in 1972 and has served the Gatlinburg community with honor, honesty, and excellence since its inception. We have a proven track record of success. More importantly, we treat you like you are more than a financial transaction; we serve... ...

These mountains are most often associated with peace and beauty, but during the Civil War that was not always the case. Even our beautiful mountain region was not immune to the effects of the War Between the States. Tennessee was one of the most divided... ...

The symbol of the Smokies is the Black Bear. Found in all areas of the National Park and the surrounding towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Townsend. Interactions with Bears are becoming increasingly common and they are most definitely not in the bear’s best... ...

Those of you that are business owners outside of the Gatlinburg area need to be aware of some trade shows that happen here every year. The city of Gatlinburg plays host to the SmokyMountain Gift Show and also The Norton Show comes four times a year. These shows are... ...

When trying to get your team together for a meeting one of the first things you think about is where to hold it. It is sometimes very difficult to have them in your own office where you are still readily accessible to other staff members... ...

The Smoky Mountain National Park attracts tourists from all over the world, making it the most visited National Park in the United States and here’s why: The parks holds some of the most beautiful scenery and a wide variety of wildlife including black bears, elk,... ...

Have you ever watched a program about wild animals or a nature program and noticed someone who works in a National Park and thought to yourself, “Wow, I’d love to have that person’s job”? Well now you can. Become a part of the Junior Ranger... ...

Knowing how to pack is essential for your Gatlinburg vacation and when staying at Mountain Laurel Chalets, we try to prepare our guests with how to pack. The following is a suggested list of what to pack. 1. Food (including salt and pepper) 2. Coffee ... ...

It has been known to snow as early as October and as late as May in Gatlinburg. Winter months of December, January and February traditionally provide us with some lovely winter landscapes and gorgeous snow capped mountains in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We... ...

Picture this – a cold winter night, your sweetheart beside you, snuggled up together in a beautiful chalet in the mountains, a nice fire going and love is in the air. All of those things are wonderful but you can’t live on love ... ...