Sevierville, Tennessee: Idyllisches Reiseziel in den Great Smoky Mountains (2024)

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Is Sevierville, TN worth visiting? ›

It's a family-friendly small town that is a little more relaxed than other cities in the Great Smoky Mountains , and for that, you will adore it. When you think about a family vacation to Tennessee, Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge might come to mind, but Sevierville is a must-visit.

The Great Smoky Mountains are practically Sevierville's “backyard”, and is also the most visited national park. You can enjoy fishing…and Douglas Lake; a 30,400-acre lake filled with bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish is a great place for fishing in the Smokies.

For starters, it's right next door to Pigeon Forge. Sevierville is located just north of Pigeon Forge. U.S. 441 (the Parkway) connects Sevierville with Knoxville to the north and Cherokee, N.C., to the south.

Check out must-see sights and activities: Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo, Hillside Winery, Antique Stores, Distilleries. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.

The straight-line distance between Sevierville and Gatlinburg is 14 miles. That means that if you were to drive in a straight line from one town to the other, without taking any detours or stops, it would only take about 25 minutes—assuming you don't hit any traffic!

Sevierville is widely known for its picturesque landscapes and views, the best in shopping in the area, and has a reputation as the perfect vacation destination in the Smokies.

Sevierville to Dollywood

Most visitors pass through Sevierville to reach the Dollywood Parks & Resorts. With only six miles separating the two, it's easy to see why.

Dolly grew up in Sevierville, the fourth of 12 siblings. She knew at a young age that she wanted to sing and entertain for a living. By the age of 6, Dolly was singing live at WIVK radio station in nearby Knoxville, Tennessee.

Sevierville is Dolly Parton's hometown! The most honored female country performer of all time, Dolly has been inducted into the County Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She has said that the bronze statue honoring her on the Sevier County Courthouse lawn ranks among her favorite recognitions.

Sevier County is technically a dry county, though it includes a city option for the sale and service of liquor and/or beer with regard to state law. Sevierville restaurants may serve liquor by the drink and beer sales. Sevierville offers no package liquor sales.

Do you see bears in Sevierville? ›

Sevierville is a less common place to see bears, but I can assure you--they are there. Bears WILL enter your vehicle without hesitation. Some of them have figured out how to open car doors and other things. They can use their paws like hands.

There haven't been any cougars established in Tennessee since the early 1900s. Similar to Tennessee's wild elk and buffalo, the cougar was extirpated from the state around the early 1900s due to overhunting and habitat loss.

If we were to ask Pigeon Forge vs. Gatlinburg for adrenaline-inducing attractions — we'd consider Pigeon Forge to have more options, while Gatlinburg gets the high marks for family-friendly things to do. See how the cities compare below.

We enjoyed our trip to the Island. Definitely don't go here if you don't want to spend any money shopping. There are so many unique shops that you don't find too often, so it makes it hard to get away without spending money. That being said, we would definitely go back during our next trip to Pigeon Forge.