Gatlinburg is surrounded on three sides by the majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has evolved from a rural hamlet to a thriving gateway community in less than a century.First named White Oak Flats for the abundant white oak trees in the valley, it was settled in the early 1800's by English, Scotch, Irish, and Scotch-Irish immigrants. From a small mountain village to a four-season resort, Gatlinburg and vicinity offer a glimpse of both eras.
Gatlinburg offers a variety of rental cabins, second homes, and vacation homes in the Smoky Mountains. Prices range from approximately $200,000 to well over $1 million. The majority of homes built in Gatllinburg are log homes or "log look" cabins. Many offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Being in the mountains, many of the lots are steep and somewhat difficult to build on, creating expensive foundations. With this extra expense does come a reward - usually a beautiful view. If you currently own a lot in Gatlinburg or are looking to build a new log home in Gatlinburg, Dunright Builders, LLC is a good choice for your custom log home built in the Smokies.
Many of the homes in Gatlinburg are placed on a cabin rental program for overnight rentals. You can learn more about investing in Gatlinburg cabin rentals and log homes in the investments portion of my website.
Some of the exciting new developments in Gatlinburg are the "Estates At Norton Creek" (including the "Enclave at Norton Creek", "Otter Run"), the "Enclave at Cove Mountain" which is a double gated community perched high atop Cove Mountain - the highest mountain outside of the Smoky Mountain National Park in the Smokies, and "White Oak Flats Settlement" which offers a small community feel with shopping and dining.. For a full list of developments and subdivisions in Gatlinburg TN please click here.
Gatlinburg has plenty of activities and attractions as well. The downtown area offers shopping for about anything one could imagine and some of the most visited attractions in the Smokies such as Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Hillbilly Golf, Star Cars Museum, the Space Needle, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, the Aerial Tram, Ripley's Moving Theater, and many more. Dining in Gatlinburg also offers many options including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Hard Rock Cafe, Calhoun's, Smoky Mountain Brewery, The Cherokee Grill, The Peddler, Park Grille, The Alamo, and several others. The Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community also offers products and crafts made by local artisans and are on display at their shops along the route to the East of Gatlinburg on Highway 321 which can be accessed at light #3 in Gatlinburg.
Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions you may have about Gatlinburg or the surrounding communities in the Smoky Mountains!
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Gatlinburg, TN Links
Ripley's Aquarium Of The Smokies
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
City Of Gatlinburg Website
Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community
Ober Gatlinburg - Ski Resort
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