Dock's On The River

Dock's On The River Docks On The River — Est. 1935🗝️
Retro motel & riverside cabins in Townsend, TN. ⛰️
Swimmin’, fishin’, & good ol’ mountain relaxin’ 😌🎣👣

Dock’s On The River Motel & Cabins is a family-owned retreat nestled along the Little River in Townsend, Tennessee. The property features 21 units, including a 2 bedroom house, riverfront, creek-side, and pool-side cabins. Some cabins can accommodate up to 10 guests, making them suitable for families or groups. Located just two minutes from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,

it offers a peaceful base for exploring the area. Its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park makes it an excellent choice for nature enthusiasts. Nearby attractions include:
-Cades Cove- A scenic valley offering wildlife viewing, as well as a plethora of hiking trails and historic sites. (approximately 20 minutes away)
-Tuckaleechee Caverns- Known as the “Greatest Site Under the Smokies,” these caverns are a short drive from the property.
-The Townsend Riverwalk- A shaded, quarter-mile trail along the Little River, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

06/08/2026

Not every Friday needs a beer. 🥤
Introducing Elvira's signature dirty sodas and mocktails — bold, refreshing, and made for the Smokies. Whether you're starting your morning or winding down your afternoon, we've got something cold and something special waiting for you.
Our most popular? The Smoky Mountain Sunrise. You'll know why when you taste it.
Come try one this Friday — and stay for dinner. Chef David's Chicken Parmesan is on tonight. 🤍
⏰ Breakfast & Lunch · 8:00AM – 2:30PM
🍽️ Dinner tonight · 4:30PM – 8:00PM
☎️ (865) 366-2263
📌 4143 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN
🌐 www.elvirascafe.net

06/08/2026

The countdown is on! ⏳

WWE Night is coming to Peaceful Side Social this Wednesday, June 10th!

We’re teaming up with East Tennessee Championship Wrestlers for an action-packed evening from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

Good food, great drinks, and massive energy are guaranteed.

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06/08/2026

Learn about the annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day in Tennessee, where residents and visitors can fish for free in public waters and enjoy various planned fishing events.

06/08/2026

🇺🇸 Appalachia in the Revolution: The Overmountain Men

When British Major Patrick Ferguson threatened to cross the Blue Ridge, hang their leaders, and lay waste to their land, the mountain men of the Watauga, Nolichucky, and Holston valleys didn't wait. They marched.

More than 1,000 frontiersmen gathered at Sycamore Shoals in the fall of 1780 and set out over the mountains. On October 7, at Kings Mountain, they surrounded and crushed Ferguson's loyalist force. It stopped a British invasion of North Carolina cold.

Among their number was John Sevier, whose name lives on in Sevier County and Sevierville, Tennessee. Forty-two years later, Thomas Jefferson recalled the battle as "the joyful annunciation of that turn of the tide of success which terminated the Revolutionary War."

These mountains were part of America's founding story. Come celebrate 250 years of it.

The Independence 250 Concert is July 4 at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Tickets are limited. Reserve yours now at https://gsmheritagecenter.org/event/independence-250-concert-on-the-fourth/

Image: Gathering of Overmountain Men at Sycamore Shoals, Lloyd Branson, 1915. Oil on canvas, Tennessee State Museum Collection

06/08/2026

The section of Little River Road between the Townsend Wye and Elkmont is scheduled to be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, so that the national park can conduct essential roadway maintenance.

• On June 8, the park will close Townsend Wye to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area from 7 a.m. to noon. Visitors can use Wears Valley Road (US 321) between Townsend and Line Springs Road as a detour.

• On June 9, the park will close Metcalf Bottoms to Elkmont Junction from 7 a.m. to noon. Visitors can use Wears Valley Road between Line Springs Road and Pigeon Forge as a detour.

Popular sites including Elkmont, Metcalf Bottoms and Cades Cove will remain accessible during this closure but may require detours. Visitors should plan for increased travel time.

Motor homes, buses and vans longer than 25 feet, as well as any passenger vehicles towing a trailer, are prohibited on Wear Cove Gap Road from the park boundary to and including the Metcalf Bottoms bridge.
Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/temporary-closures-on-little-river-road-june-8-and-9-for-road-maintenance.htm

06/08/2026

The time is near…Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival is Saturday June 13. We are hosting a Tap Takeover this Wednesday with Yee-Haw Brewing Company. Join us try a variety of beers and a chance to win some prizes, including tickets to the beer festival. Don’t want to risk not getting tickets? They are available through the link in comments.

06/05/2026

It's a beautiful day to begin a weekend getaway and you deserve it. Come spend it with us and soak up the peace and quiet on your porch. Enjoy the river or the pool as both feel so nice. Have a cookout and a fire in the fire pit with marshmallows of course. Sounds like the perfect weekend, adding in a trip to the cove to see the bears. Come see us, we look forward to it. Let us show you our property, you won't be disappointed 😁

Address

8219 State Highway 73
Townsend, TN
37882

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+18654482234

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