Tunes & Tales, Right on the Parkway

Tunes & Tales, Right on the Parkway

You never know who you’ll run into on the streets of Gatlinburg—sometimes it’s a guy in a coonskin cap, sometimes it’s this gentleman, weaving Appalachian tunes into the breeze. He’s part of Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales, a summer tradition where musicians,...
Honesty as Velma

Honesty as Velma

This is my friend Honesty absolutely owning the streets of Gatlinburg with a modern twist on Velma Dinkley. I edited the background to black and white so the color in her outfit would pop—and it does. There’s something about the contrast that makes her look like...
Marketplace shopping center alley

Marketplace shopping center alley

There’s a little area on the Parkway called Marketplace—you’ve probably passed by it a hundred times without even thinking about it. It’s a tucked-away shopping center with an old village vibe, just steps from the bustle of downtown Gatlinburg. But in this photo? It...