Each spring we visit Tennesssee and go out on the 8 mile loup that takes you through the Arts and Crafts Community in Gatlinburg. You turn at traffic light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg, onto Hwy 321 (E. Parkway) & go 3 miles. There are over 100 artists & craftsmen to visit so we don't have time to visit them all.... More

The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is an absolute must see driving tour. The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community may require one-two days to visit the local craft and artist venues. My wife rate the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community as her #1 event, and we own several timeshares in Gatlingburg. Our home holds several pieces of... More

When near Gatlinburg, my husband and I always enjoy checking out the new wares of the arts and crafts community 3 miles north of town. The crafts folk are busy creating, but usually take the time to discuss their work and wares. It is so refreshing to find quality products made locally and meet the producers. From fine paintings to... More

Great place to browse. Most places have handmade items. We bought a chainsaw carved bear from the magic shop. Very cute, reasonably priced and you get a birth certificate with purchase. I love browsing Santa's Clauset and Neil's Gallery also. Neil's Gallery is in the Covered Bridge area and has beautiful paintings and also has some great hand painted Christmas... More

I was astounded to find so many high quality artists and craftspersons in this otherwise tacky community. Gatlinburg resembles an out of control Disneyland, without any discernable design. But then I found the Arts & Crafts trail and visited many outstanding studios and shops. The artists were, on the whole, a very talented, creative, and welcoming group. Definitely worth a... More

We didnt get to see all the stores but the ones we got to go in were friendly and good value More

Tons of little shops and galleries. If you are a shopper, you can spend all day. More

I absolutely love Highland Craft Gallery located at 755 Buckhorn in the Arts and Crafts Loop. It's a wonderful shop with lots of different media including, but not limited to: metal, fiber, wood, glass, clay and leather. My sister & I probably spent an hour or so browsing and enjoying the beautiful craftsmanship in pieces displayed. We had already visited... More

NOTHING like the brochure shows. More than half of the places were closed. Of the remaining ones that were open, many we drove right by. You couldn't PAY me to go into them. One we did venture in smelled like feces and urine--they had about 5 puppies running around. The Board of Health should be called on them! In another... More