Lee’s Creekside

06/02/2026

The Island in Pigeon Forge’s annual Legends of Tennessee Event takes place THIS Saturday, June 6! You can meet and get an autograph from some of your favorite former AND current Volunteers! Be sure to come decked out from head to toe in orange and white!⁠

🏈 We're ALL VOL this weekend! 🏈⁠
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Our annual Legends of Tennessee Event takes place THIS Saturday, June 6! You can meet and get an autograph from some of your favorite former AND current Volunteers! We can't wait to see y'all head to toe in orange and white!⁠
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📋️ Here's the lineup:⁠
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🏈 3:30 pm ⁠
Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet at Margaritaville Restaurant (tickets required)⁠
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🏈 5:15 pm⁠
The Island style VOL Walk⁠
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🏈 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm⁠
Free Public Autograph Session. All fans will receive a FREE commemorative poster! (Limit two items per person. Please note the autograph line will strictly close at 7:00 pm)⁠
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Click the link for more info!⁠
https://islandinpigeonforge.com/events/legends-of-tennessee⁠⁠⁠

06/01/2026

Here’s a list of June 2026 Happenings in the Smokies. Hit that “Book Now” button to reserve your stay at Lee’s Creekside.

📍 Sevier County June 2026 | Month at a Glance

Summer has officially arrived in the Smokies, and June is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year. From car shows and quilting events to Dollywood's Summer Celebration and library programs across the county, there is something happening nearly every week.

🎡 Major Events This Month

• June 4-6: Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge at LeConte Center
• June 6: Free Tennessee Fishing Day
• June 6: National Trails Day in the Great Smoky Mountains
• June 8-11: A Mountain Quiltfest at LeConte Center
• June 13-14: Gears & Beers at Ober Gatlinburg
• June 15: Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration begins
• June 26: Celebrate America 250 in Downtown Sevierville
• June 27: Sleep With The Sharks at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

📚 Library & Family Fun

• Summer Reading programs begin across Sevier County libraries
• Special performances, magic shows, crafts, and educational programs throughout June
• Free summer meal programs available for children at participating library locations

🚗 Traffic & Travel Outlook

• June 4-6 will be one of the busiest weekends due to Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge
• Expect heavier traffic around LeConte Center during Quiltfest June 8-11
• Gatlinburg traffic will increase during Gears & Beers weekend
• Dollywood crowds will grow noticeably after June 15
• Traffic Lights 3 through 8 in Pigeon Forge remain the area's most common bottleneck
• Earlier mornings continue to be the best time for sightseeing and attractions

🌤️ June Weather Outlook

June typically brings warm afternoons, higher humidity, and increasing chances of afternoon thunderstorms. Keep rain gear handy and remember that weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains.

😵 Tourist Chaos Predictor

4 / 5 – Busy

June marks the beginning of peak summer tourism season. While not quite as crowded as Independence Day week, visitors should expect longer waits, fuller parking lots, and heavier Parkway traffic throughout the month.

🌄 Local Tip

If you're visiting multiple attractions in a day, plan your outdoor activities for the morning and save indoor attractions, shopping, museums, or dinner shows for the afternoon when both temperatures and storm chances tend to be higher.

For more local events, weather updates, traffic tips, and Smoky Mountain news throughout the month, keep an eye on SevierCountyDigest.com.

05/28/2026

Tune in to Wheel of Fortune tonight!

Dollywood Parks & Resorts is being featured on Wheel of Fortune tonight! Not only will contestants have a chance to spin and win a Pigeon Forge vacation, but viewers at home could win a trip to experience an unforgettable adventure to Dollywood’s award-winning theme park and resorts! Check your local listings or stream the latest episodes on Hulu and Peacock.

05/28/2026

This sounds fun! I wish we were going to be in town for this event. If you’re going to be in town, hit that “Book Now” button to reserve your stay at Lee’s Creekside.

Bring the whole family and come for some fun! Join myself and 100’s […]

05/26/2026

Flash Flood Warning in Sevier County!

FLASH FLOOD WARNING - Move to Higher Ground - Sevier County Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

05/23/2026

If you’re a Dukes of Hazzard fan, this is your last chance to visit Cooter’s Museum in Pigeon Forge. The hubby and I went a while back and it was interesting to see the artifacts from the show. The museum in Pigeon Forge is closing for good in December 2026. Be sure to hit that “Book Now” button to reserve your stay at Lee’s Creekside.

From Cooters:
For nearly a quarter century, Cooter’s Place has been part of the Smoky Mountain experience, and today I want to share an important announcement with all of our friends and fans.

Our Smoky Mountain journey began in Gatlinburg back in 2002, where so many wonderful memories were made through the years. Later, we brought Cooter’s to nearby Pigeon Forge and continued building something very special with all of you. Now, after nearly a quarter century in the Smokies, we are preparing for our final season there.

For the rest of this season, we’re planning a wonderful lineup of events, celebrations, reunions, stories, music, laughter, and memories with the people who helped make The Dukes of Hazzard such a lasting part of American pop culture.

We are especially excited to welcome Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat, Byron Cherry, and Jeff Altman during this closing season, along with the wonderful staff here at Cooter’s who have loved and cared for our visitors through the years like family.

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have given us so much joy, and we hope fans will come celebrate with us one more time in the Smokies. We want these final months to be full of fun, friendship, and appreciation for the generations of people who have supported us.

And while this chapter is coming to a close, Cooter’s is not going away. We will still be going strong at Cooter’s in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee, and Cooter’s in the Valley, Luray, Virginia, and we look forward to welcoming fans there for many years to come.

This is not goodbye just yet. We still have a whole season ahead of us, and we intend to make it count.

Thank you for loving Cooter’s Place and for keeping the spirit of The Dukes of Hazzard alive all these years.

05/23/2026

Dollywood’s Splash Country is officially open for the 2026 season!

Dollywood’s Splash Country is officially open for the season in Pigeon Forge, welcoming guests back with water slides, wave pools and several new events for summer 2026.

New this year, the park is introducing “Neon Nights,” an after-hours glow party featuring neon lights, entertainment and nighttime access to select attractions on select weekends. It’s $39.99 a ticket and there will be limited tickets for a better guest experience.

Visitors can also expect new food options, upgraded private canopies and a completely cashless experience throughout the park this season.

Splash Country begins daily operation May 23rd and runs through September 20th.

05/10/2026

Warmest wishes to all mothers on Mother's Day! Check out the freebies listed below just for Moms… 💗🌸💕🌹

From free dessert, free shows, and even free water park fun all for […]

05/03/2026

Soaky Mountain Waterpark officially opens May 9th. Here’s your chance to win 4 tickets!

🚨 GIVEAWAY🚨 Soaky Mountain Waterpark officially opens on May 9th! We are giving away 4 tickets! 🔗👇

05/02/2026

All clear at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg!