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Fall in Love with the Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee
F all festivities and fun give folks even more reason to fall in love with Sevierville’s Smoky Mountains. Explore one of eight self-guided historic fall driving tours in Sevierville this fall before venturing out to see what’s new in the Smoky Mountains.
Sevierville’s newest fall driving tour, the North of the River tour, features rolling countryside, historic churches, and even the brand new headquarters of the American Eagle Foundation. Find all the self-guided driving tours at VisitSevierville.com/fall.
More history awaits in downtown Sevierville as well where self-guided walking tours focus on the city’s architecture and history. Sevierville’s Historic Walking tour focuses on the quaint downtown’s vibrant past while the Sevierville Brick Tour highlights the significant contributions of Black-owned masonry and construction companies in the early twentieth century.
Once you’ve explored downtown, head out to view the foliage and attend seasonal events. While peak season for leaf viewing is typically mid-October through mid-November, Harvest themed events run from mid-September through the end of October.
Bluegrass music is the soundtrack of fall, and the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival (September 19-21, 2024) features original, live bluegrass music from fifteen national and regional acts including Appalachian Road Show, The Malpass Brothers, Authentic Unlimited and more. Sevierville’s newest fall event is History & Haunts in downtown Sevierville. Enjoy guided historical walking tours, fun costume contests, harvest-themed activities and more during this family friendly event (October 17, 2024).
After all that fun, head to the Parkway and discover new things to see and do. One of the world’s largest Buc-ee’s opened last year in Sevierville and is a must-do when visiting the Smokies. New attractions like SkyLand Ranch, a mountaintop ranch experience with live shows, miniature animals, and breathtaking views as well as Xperia: Ocean Journey, an immersive undersea cinematic experience are great for the whole family. Dig’N Zone has also recently opened and gives kids of all ages the chance to operate real construction equipment in a fun and safe environment.
Take in the sights, sounds, and fun of Sevierville this year. Start planning your getaway now at VisitSevierville.com/fall.