We stopped at the Spur Welcome Center during our Smoky Mountain vacation and were impressed by how…read moremodern and updated the facility feels. The staff were friendly and helpful, and there were plenty of maps, brochures, coupons for local attractions, and souvenirs to browse while we planned our adventures. The location is one of its biggest advantages. Compared to the smaller downtown visitor center, I much prefer this one because it's easier to get in and out of, has ample parking, and feels less hectic than navigating the busy Parkway area. It's a convenient stop whether you're heading into Gatlinburg or the national park. One thing to note is the new park parking policy: if you park for more than 15 minutes inside the Smokies, you'll need to purchase a parking tag. I was initially a little frustrated by that, but I understand the need to help support park operations and visitor services. Later, I learned the parking tag revenue goes to the federal government (currently being used on DC projects) rather than staying at this specific visitor center or within the local community, which was disappointing to me personally. Overall, this is a clean, welcoming, and well-organized visitor center that makes a great first stop before exploring the Smokies.

The Gatlinburg Welcome Center is a good stop for local information and Great Smoky Mountains…read moreNational Park updates. We made several visits to the center to pick up maps, parking passes, shirts, post cards and gifts. The staff is super friendly, helpful and will answer questions. Prices are reasonable. They carry hiking and Park guides. I highly recommend picking up maps because internet connectivity is rarely available in the Park. Free maps are available and specialty guides are only $1. Restrooms are available at the Center. There is limited parking and a larger lot up the hill. We always found parking no matter what time of day that we visited. The Center is also a stop and provides parking to ride the free trolly that goes to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg.

You want to immerse yourself in Christmas any time of the year, this is a good spot to visit. Even…read morein the sweltering heat of the summer, visiting this place will get you in the holiday spirit. The store is packed full of decorations, gifts and holiday snacks and drinks. The staff is friendly and quick to offer help and customization to Christmas tree decorations. The value seems to be on par with normal Xmas decor, nothing outrageous. They sell a lot of ornaments specifically to the area, mountain themed, or black bear themed, making for great keepsakes and momentous from your trip. I will say we hd a lot of fun poking around this store, really gets you excited despite being months away.

I was looking for the best Christmas stores in Gatlinburg and this came up. I love this place! It's…read morenot overwhelming or confusing like The Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge. We walked in and was greeted by the staff. They asked if it was our first time and if we need any help to holler. Very nice and down to earth. They have everything as well minus purchasing the Christmas Trees (Christmas Place offers that). But they do have Christmas decorations, ornaments, personalized ornaments, pets, and more! It is well organized and pricing is reasonable. They also have an upstairs more for wall art, more decor and more ornaments. We ended up getting two personalized ornaments and a small ornament for our friend. Which the lady was very kind. She had such pretty handwriting. I would definitely come back here again to get gifts for my friends and family. It's small but has so much to offer.

This is a Christian based business, they're very reasonable and efficient! My family just recently…read morestayed in Sevier County,and our groceries, personals were delivered 15 minutes after we arrived at our cabin. They also worked out a reputable pet boarding,Barker Lounge, so we could enjoy all the sites and procured our event tickets! Highly recommend them!

Ok! Think Build A Bear but it's for cars! Our son loves…read morecars and saw this place and wanted to get it. Their customer service was amazing. They were very clear on how the process works and the pricing ! When it came to putting it all together, they have a well oiled machine in that store.

So, I only knew about this place because my 3 year old watches Handy Man Hal and he had an episode…read moreabout it recently he's actually the one who spotted it so we had to go check it out. We built 2 monster cars. It is just like build a bear. You can do basic and get the standard wheels, rims, etc at no additional costs but do you? Nope... you upgrade and pay for all the extras and accessories. If can be as cheap as $20 or the sky's the limit. Once you pick out all you want, you get to build your ride with assistance. Lastly, one more opportunity to upgrade at check out. Free bag or upgrade to a cardboard box garage, or a car backpack! We got 2 vehicle bases, non RC, upgraded rims on both, monster truck wheels on both, a spoiler on one, a front grill on one, and 2 cardboard garages all for $140. The 2 employees working were very helpful, polite, and informative. Great with my two boys ages 3 and 7. Would recommend if you have a car loving kid!

Free Firecrackers!!! Just for walking in!!! who doesnt love free stuff!! But once your in there it…read moreis literally wall to wall, floor to ceiling of different fireworks!! I was amazed!!! My husband and my daughters boyfriend were like 2kids in a candy store!!! And I have to admit I kinda was too!! The owner was VERY knowledgeable about each and every thing we asked about which in itself amazing after seeing the place full of so many different things! It's an older building with some wear and tear on it, but the assortment of things you can buy soooo makes up for that. The owner is a sweetheart of a guy and enjoys what he does! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for fireworks a knowledgeable friendly fella and of course FREE firecrackers!!!!

Fireworks are somewhat fireworks. This place has everything we needed for a family trip to the…read moreSmokies. Whatever you do remember safety first.

We had a private session with Amy to celebrate our honey moon. She showed us the ins and outs of…read morecandle making. It was a bunch of fun. We even saw bears in the parking lot! I'd visit just to see the selection of candles. Take a workshop if you like making your own. Thanks Amy for a memorable experience!

Really nice owner, and such amazing candles! They also have classes you can take if you'd like to…read morelearn this art! We were amazed at the sheer variety of candles that they carry. They also run a video loop in the store that you can watch about canceled making.

My favorite place for First Friday. Every room is a different style of art or different artist…read more Sometimes there will be a competition and visitors can vote for their favorite work in the room. The main area at the bottom will highlight an artist's work. Wine and snacks aren't free here as some other First Friday Art locations, but they do sell beer by the bottle and wine.

I feel like one of the more slept on places here in Knoxville is The Emporium Center for Arts &…read moreCulture. The do so much for the community at large, house so many talented artists, and showcase a plethora of wonderful art pieces. I think a lot of folks know about it, but I worry not enough remember about it. They're also one of the best places to hold an event or wedding. I've attended many a wedding there, and it is such a beautiful background for a couple's most important day.

We stopped here a few days after July 4th to grab some sparklers. I was hoping they would have some…read moreoverstock sales, but no such luck. I did find a wide variety of sparklers, though! They carried some since boxes and then a bulk pack and the prices were affordable. I even found some 36" ones that my kids will go wild for. In general, there seemed to be everything that a pyromaniac desires all in one convenient spot! :-) The staff was friendly and quick to offer help and prices are well-labeled near items.

This was my first time visiting Tennessee and at this amazing Firework Store!!! Supermarket does…read morenot do this place justice. It's more like A FIREWORK EMPORIUM. There were literally so many variations of 500 cakes, 250 cakes, fountains, spinners, Roman candles, sparklers and so sooooo much more. I was in awe as I glanced at all the cool fireworks. The store is very organized and clean. The staff is very helpful and will even show you a display of the firework of your liking on a huge flatscreen tv. They educate you as well which was a plus being a novice to this.... Sales are offered and incentives... the more you purchase the greater the amount of credit you will receive in more fireworks.. my experience was excellent... the hardest part was simply choosing all the types of fireworks that I wanted for my big show! I most Definitely received lots of bang for my buck and I highly Reccomend this firework supermarket for all your purchases. Check them out... you will not be disappointed!