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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….