Let us introduce you to a wonderful family in our “Family First” program. Please meet Ray, Judy, Jonathan, Cody and his new bride, Brittany Nicole. This wonderful family has been frequent guests at Mountain Laurel Chalets for many years. The Litwiler’s live in middle Tennessee... ...
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NEW GATLINBURG ALPINE COASTERS
The tourist industry is always moving forward looking to provide visitors with the latest and greatest in amusements. Lately here in Gatlinburg we’ve seen a downhill trend! Now normally that is a bad thing but for us it is an exciting time and something that... ...
Read MoreLIGHTNING BUGS IN SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Every year in June here in the Smokies we are treated to an awesome display by Photinus Carolinus or as they are more commonly knows – Synchronized Fireflies. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the first location in North America where this behavior was... ...
Read MoreALL ABOUT HALLOWEEN IN GATLINBURG

The last night of October is reserved for sweet treats and spooky surprises! Halloween is a fun experience in the downtown area of Gatlinburg as throngs of people jam the sidewalks taking ghosts, goblins, princesses and the latest Superhero trick or treating up the Parkway. You can... ...
Read MoreFANTASY OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARADE

For a small town Gatlinburg knows how to host a crowd and our award winning parades are known throughout the country. The Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade rolls through the streets of Gatlinburg to the amusement of over 60,000 spectators. The acclaimed ... ...
Read More6 NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCES IN GATLINBURG
Gatlinburg is known as an extremely family friendly place, with lots of things to do for all ages. A place where children have numerous options to keep them entertained. While families are extremely important to our area we do understand that there will be times when.. ...
Read More6 REASONS TO USE MLC FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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... ...
Read MoreGATLINBURG AND THE CIVIL WAR
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... ...
Read More8 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN A BEAR IS SPOTTED

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... ...
Read MoreHOME GOODS BUYERS FLOCK TO GATLINBURG FOR TRADE SHOWS!
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... ...
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