1- Visit the
Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop where the music of the Smoky Mountains comes alive. This unique shop sells hand crafted Appalachian string and hammer dulcimers, lap harps, ban-jammers, and bowed psalteries. 865-448-6647;
www.clemmerdulcimer.com
2- Go to the
Dolly Parton Statue in Sevierville located on the grounds of the Sevier County Courthouse. Don’t forget to stop across the street at Virgil’s 50’s restaurant for a meatloaf lunch special or an old fashioned genuine soda fountain special.
3- Visit
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge and sample the various musical jug bands and musical performances within the park.
Dollywood is Tennessee’s most popular tourist attraction, even more popular than Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Aside from the musical attractions,
Dollywood has a full days worth of roller coasters and rides to entertain all in the family. 865-428-9488;
www.dollywood.com
4- Stop by The Front Porch in Cosby on a Friday or Saturday night to get a taste of the local rising talents as they showcase there music. 423-487-2875
5- Banjo legend, Raymond Fairchild, performs nightly during the summer at the Maggie Valley Opry House. 828-648-7941
6- In August, head to Galax for the famous Old Fiddlers Convention. The best fiddlers from the nation will be there. 276-236-8541 www.oldfiddlersconvention.com
7- The Rex Theater on Friday nights is host to Blue Ridge Back roads, an old-time bluegrass radio show. Stop by to see a live broadcast, truly a unique experience. 276-238-8130
8- Visit the Blue Ridge Music Center to see an open sky performance of Bluegrass bands from all over the nation. Every Saturday evening between June and September you can enjoy a night of music and fun. 276-236-5309; www.blueridgemusiccenter.net
