10/20/2026
๐ **SEVIER COUNTY DIGEST | OCTOBER 19โ25, 2026** ๐
It's another busy autumn week around Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains! From a brand-new attraction celebrating Dolly Parton to Halloween festivities, car shows, craft fairs, and beautiful fall scenery, there's plenty happening around our county.
Here's a look at what's coming up! ๐
๐ถ **DOLLY'S DOWNTOWN WALK | SEVIERVILLE**
There's a new way to explore Dolly Parton's hometown! The free *In Dolly's Footsteps* walking tour takes visitors through nine historic downtown Sevierville locations connected to Dolly's childhood and early career. It's a great reason to spend an afternoon exploring downtown.
๐ **HISTORY & HAUNTS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22**
Historic downtown Sevierville celebrates Halloween with family activities, costumes, historical tours, and fireworks! The festivities run from 6โ8 p.m.
๐ง **TRAFFIC ALERT:** Portions of Court Avenue and Bruce Street will be closed from 2โ10 p.m. Thursday. Check the newsletter for the affected streets before heading downtown!
๐ **SMOKY MOUNTAIN OVERLAND INVASION | OCTOBER 23โ24**
The LeConte Event Center in Pigeon Forge welcomes adventure vehicles, camping rigs, outdoor equipment, and vendors. If off-road adventures and exploring the outdoors are your thing, this is one to check out!
๐ **THE SPARKS SHOW | OCTOBER 23โ25**
The Sevier County Fairgrounds hosts a weekend of custom trucks, modified vehicles, and automotive displays. Expect plenty of interesting builds and car enthusiasts around Sevierville.
๐จ **GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR | THROUGH OCTOBER 28**
Artisans and craftspeople continue showcasing their work at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Handmade crafts, demonstrations, and music make this a worthwhile autumn outing.
๐ **DOLLYWOOD HARVEST FESTIVAL & GREAT PUMPKIN LUMINIGHTS**
There's still time to enjoy Dollywood's autumn decorations and glowing pumpkins before the Harvest Festival ends October 31!
Friday also brings another Harvey's Boo Bash, a separately ticketed after-hours Halloween celebration.
๐ **FALL COLOR IN THE SMOKIES**
The mountains are showing their autumn colors! We've included practical tips for visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, along with weather information and important roadwork reminders.
๐ **AND THERE'S MORE!**
Our newsletter also covers local library activities, the Kodak community history program, Sevierville's seasonal leaf collection, our Local Trivia question, and a Look Ahead at Halloween and early November.
๐ฐ **GET THE FULL STORY ON OUR WEBSITE!**
This is just a preview! Visit our website for event details, schedules, admission information, traffic advisories, family activities, and useful local tips.
๐ **The direct link to this week's newsletter is in the first comment!**
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๐ Enjoy autumn, support local businesses, and make the most of another week in Sevier County!
