Oldham Hospitality in the Media

Tennessee is known for its gorgeous natural vistas and beautiful hiking trails, crystal clear lakes, and rushing rivers. No matter how perfect the Volunteer State may be as a natural wonderland, we need a bit of comfort when the night draws near and bedtime gets close. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is perfect for daytime adventuring, and we found the perfect hotel near the Smoky Mountains for you to lay your head at night. Care to take a look?

Read the article at OnlyInYourState.com • January 2021
Article by Meghan Kraft

The culinary scene in Tennessee receives a lot of attention from the national food media, and deservedly so. That’s due, in part, to the many tantalizing ingredients and cultural traditions that come together to create Tennessee’s shared food history. Read on to see how some of the best chefs in the state rely on influences of place and time for the dishes they serve at their unique restaurants.

Read the article at TNVacation.com • February 2021

You might be asking yourself, “What are the best places to get a drink near me?” Don’t fret, because we’ve put together a list of the best places in the Smokies to enjoy a glass of wine, a pint of beer, a specialty cocktail and more. Check out our list so you get the most out of your Pigeon Forge vacation.

Not only does the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro have amazing farm-to-table food, they also serve an assortment of beverages. Enjoy a cocktail or beer on the patio amidst the calming wooded vistas. After ordering a drink, you can warm up by the fire pit while making s’mores and take in the breathtaking nature all around.

Read the article at PigeonForge.com • September 2021

Fall is in the air at our national parks, and as the temperature begins to dip, the leaves begin to pop with hues of orange, red, yellow and purple. Of course, autumn likely means more time outside for Fido, too. At these dog-friendly national parks, there’s no better time of year to visit with your pooch. Keep in mind that with fall foliage comes large crowds, so be sure to allow adequate time, check permit requirements, or try visiting on a weekday.

Read the article at BringFido.com • September 2021
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Let us introduce you to Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. An award-wining restaurant on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies ~ Townsend, TN. Let executive chef, Jeff Carter and his culinary team take you on an Appalachian experience to another place and time rooted in the Smokies.

Watch the Commercial on YouTube • November 2021
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A Guide to the Gateway Towns of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From quirky Pigeon Forge to peaceful Townsend, these towns provide easy access to the park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park stretches over 500,000 acres across Tennessee and North Carolina, and is known for its wildlife and historic homesteads. It’s the most visited national park in the country (yes, beating Yellowstone), with 12 million visitors in the last year alone.

With six park entrances to choose from, it’s important to base yourself near the sites you most want to see. Each gateway town has its own personality, but most don’t get as much press as well-known Gatlinburg. Here, we break down what each of the six towns has to offer to help you decide where to stay for your Smokies getaway…

Read the article at CNTraveler.com • December 2021
PHOTO: MATTHEW LOVETTE

Townsend, Tenn., markets itself as “the peaceful side of the Smokies,” and indeed, it’s quieter than the fabricated expanse of Pigeon Forge and the din of crowded Gatlinburg. Townsend has the feel of a village scattered in plots over a several-mile stretch of Hwy. 321…

Read the full article at BourbonBanter.com • April 18, 2022
Article by Steve Coomes