Tag: August events

Smoky Mountains August 24, 2026

Mountain Music Festival Gatlinburg 2026: Lineup, Tickets & What to Expect

The Mountain Music Festival returns to the Gatlinburg Convention Center August 21–23, 2026 with one of the strongest classic rock lineups in the festival's history — Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield, Ratt's Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini, 38 Special, Sebastian Bach, Night Ranger, Warrant, John Waite, Lita Ford, and Jackyl across three indoor stages. Every performance is air-conditioned and under one roof. Here's everything you need to plan your weekend.

Smoky Mountains August 21, 2026

Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & What to Expect

The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival runs August 21–22, 2026 at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn — the same hotel where Felice and Boudleaux Bryant wrote "Rocky Top" in 1967. The two-day event brings Nashville's top professional songwriters to an intimate listening-room format, performing the number-one hits they wrote for Brad Paisley, George Strait, Garth Brooks, and others, and telling the stories behind them. Tickets are limited. Here's everything you need to know.

Local Attractions June 15, 2026

Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026: Dates, Tickets & What to Expect

The 14th annual Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion rolls into Pigeon Forge's LeConte Center August 20–22, 2026 — three days of vendor expos, off-road trail rides, and the Show & Shine competition that draws over 50,000 attendees from across the country. Whether you're bringing your own rig or just curious what all those Jeeps are doing in town, here's everything you need to know.