Dec 15th! What a treat to walk through all the Christmas lights along the paths!…read more I believe was their second year of lights. It was amazing! A chilly night, bundled up for it and a Hot cocoa from the drink trailer was just the perfect ticket to stay out longer! Can't wait for the next display!

Where to begin. The atmosphere is nice. Unfortunately, that is the only positive statement I can…read moremake about this alleged higher end restaurant. I was visiting my brother and his wife and they wanted to take me to a special dinner. I maintain a vegan diet, so my sister in law asked a server at Aspire if they accommodate a plant-based diet. She was told absolutely; further, the server said the chef and kitchen are very creative. We get to the restaurant and the server did not even know what a vegan diet is. Nothing on the menu, either. He went to the kitchen and said they could serve me some pasta with broccoli and mushrooms. I said that would be acceptable. The server brought out a bowl of overcooked penne with a tiny bit of broccoli and some small pieces of mushroom...all drenched in what seemed like a cup of olive oil and very little spicing. There was so much oil, I had to ask the server to take the dish and drain off the oil. He did and brought back the bowl which now only had maybe a 1/4 cup of oil. They did add a pinch of oregano and salt and pepper. Of course it was over salted now. I get the bill and they had the nerve to charge me for their chicken and pasta dish. Nearly $20 for cheap pasta and a few veggies. Seriously! I asked for the manager on the way out and shared my disappointment. What I got was a bunch of excuses. The Executive Chef was off that night. They were really busy. The manager was new and was here to fix things. He offered to comp the bill for the entire party. I told him that was not necessary. He insisted again and I said, my brother and his wife had what they ordered, so again, not necessary. (Note...the steak and fish dishes they had were, according to them, just OK...nothing special and a bit disappointing.) He said he would comp my dinner and I said that was fine. He did comp my dinner dish, not the wine I had. Frankly, if he wanted to make up for the poor experience I had and the embarrassment my sister in law, who had selected this restaurant, was experiencing, he would have written off the entire bill as a surprise. That is how he would get them back to the restaurant. Oh well. I did suggest, since he was new, that he has numerous opportunities ahead of him and he acknowledged this. He said they would be working on a new menu that plans for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets. I hope Aspire does and I wish them the best in the future.

What an upgrade from the park in Sevierville! My husband and I got seats in row 1 on 1st baseline…read moreand got to the stadium early enough to explore. There is a small team store outside but the one inside the stadium is far better selection-wise (Smokies, Cubs, and basic TN apparel)...albeit still small and crowded. There are condo buildings on infield sides of the park overlooking the field. We felt bad for whomever owns the condos directly above the kid play area on 3rd baseline (slides and play gyms galore). It was wild. The coolest part was that you could walk around the entire stadium via a bridge walking over a creek in the outfield. There is a ton of standing room over by the bullpens with counters for food and drink. We also really liked that at the concourse level, you can purchase a 4 top table as your seats, which had a great view, tables for yummies, and easy access to vendors and restrooms. Would be great for a double date or a family of four. Great sound system and Jumbotron. The suites are far more expensive than at the last stadium, making an outing with friends or colleagues a bit unattainable for educators like us in those previously enjoyed spaces. There are a lot of food options for nachos, pretzels, Philly steaks, hot dogs, etc. There is a BBQ spot and a special seating area for the Bush's Baked Beans BBQ buffet area (which seemed popular). We loved the ice cream stand with shaved ice galore, hard scoop OR soft serve options. I got a single twist in a cup and it was huge. Average/expected prices and cashless only. The slight downsides-there was a rain delay without an abundance of covered areas. The drainage at our row 1 seats was poor and a huge puddle formed during the rain and remained. Everyone around us kept saying, "thats unfortunate...especially for pricier seats." Secondly, there were a ton of beer options, including local, which was cool. However, not many cocktail spots.

Stadium in Kodak was MUCH better. The old stadium was more scenic, no construction or tall…read morebuildings surrounding it. This park is much smaller and in a more dangerous area. It is also not very ADA friendly. Overall, the new stadium is a massive downgrade. Went to the Savannah Banana game where they offered SRO tickets. They have no designated standing area. All places to stand obstruct your view in some way. You feel like you're being a nuisance and being treated like one. Employees complained to other employees about SRO ticket holders "being in the way" right in front of said SRO ticket holders. Employees and others attending treated SRO ticket holders like absolute scum. DO NOT OFFER SRO IF YOU DO NOT ACTUALLY HAVE A PLACE FOR THEM TO STAND AND ACTUALLY ENJOY THEIR EXPERIENCE. Every single person I saw standing really looked disappointed the entire time. We ended up leaving an hour and a half early because none of us were enjoying ourselves. Absolute waste of $175 plus what we spent inside the stadium. They really dropped the ball on this one. Also, parking SUCKS.

Beautiful setting on the river surrounded by mountains and beautiful horses. This is by far one of…read moremy favorite venues to play with my Bagpipes. When I am playing here, I begin at 7:45 AM. It's a wonderful time to play with the mist and fog lifting off the river, climbing up the mountains. The bagpipes fill the air and the horses like it too!

Lakeshore is a wonderful public park situated along the Tennessee River and offering some…read morespectacular views of the Smoky Mountains. I finally got a chance to come here with my neighbor and her toddler on a weekday and I was surprised how many kids were at the playground. However, we never felt crowded here and there are several playgrounds in the park, with one being in a slightly wooded section. Besides children's playgrounds, the park offers extensive greenways, sports facilities, and even, event spaces. Sports facilities include: baseball/softball fields, soccer field and an outdoor fitness center. On my next visit, I'm going to explore even more of the greenways and try to find the steel sculpture in the park called the "Quantum Embrace." Know before you go: 1) Lakeshore is open daily: 6 am - 10 pm 2) Plenty of parking spaces 3) There are public restrooms onsite 4) Events at the park hosted by the Roots & Revelry Group. Some events coming up are Paint & Sip (April 28th) and Mahjong in Garden (May 12th)

Gorgeous park! They have all kinds of sports courts including pickleball. Perfect place to take a…read morewalk, work out, or just chill by the lake.

Cute little park to while away a part of your day. On the river. Awesome bamboo area.read more

We took the perfect afternoon splash in the icy cold river water at Oconaluftee Islands Park. With…read moreeasy access from downtown Cherokee, the park offers shady picnic spots, swimming, tubing, trout fishing, or the pleasant option of simply basking and splashing around with friends and family. It was so easy to get to the river. I even found a scrap of a blue crawdad. Easy parking in the lot or along the park.

The signage and sights at Seven Islands make it one of Tennessee's best state parks. You can see…read moreboth mountains and marshy coastline in a relatively small state park. Cedar trees, cattails, and berry bushes are all in close proximity. The main walking path to the island is ADA compliant. If you'd like elevation, this park is on the edge of the Appalachian mountains allowing you to hike up and view the Smoky Mountains. I prefer short hikes and found many trail options. If you're a bird watcher or a novice, you're sure to learn something from the educational bird exhibits near the parking lot. Check the park's social media for educational events. This park isn't too crowded and requires back roads through neighborhoods. Indoor restrooms are available near the parking lot.

Such a beautiful place to take a walk and also have pictures done! We had our engagement photos…read moredone here. There's multiple trails to walk and a lot of photo ops. If you're staying in Sevierville and need a peaceful quick walk-this is your place.

Great Hike. We had lots of run on this trail and reaching the Devils Bathtub…read moreTake the plunge and jump in it play in the water.

Strenuous hike with multiple creek crossings. Be mindful of your steps as you trek over roots &…read morerocks. A stellar experience the whole way. Please carry trash out. It's a very special place. Plan to spend the day, it's worth immersion in the whole environment.

I love it. What a fabulous place for an event. My second visit there for an event…read more While there, I saw others enjoying the playground and walking the trail.

The service was good and the food was really amazing and for where you sit, you have a beautiful…read moreview of everything. It was very good. I will totally go there again.

A great public park for kids of all ages and right off the main parkway in Pigeon Forge. My kids…read moreenjoyed the see saw and climbing areas. There are also picnic tables and public restrooms available. Perfect activity for kids to burn off some energy.

Great park and playground right in Pigeon Forge. Well designed and all apparatuses appear fairly…read morenew and in good shape. Fun stop for anyone with wee ones.