Economy Sevier County, Tennessee

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rental cabins in smokies



overlooking walden creek road in sevier county, tennessee


from beginnings traditional subsistence-based farming society, sevier county has grown major tourist destination since establishment of great smoky mountains national park, dominates southern portion of county. 1 of reasons park s creation, however, 1 of county s first major economic engines: lumber industry. establishments in national park felled large amounts of timber in 1900s. though park killed logging industry in late 1930s, spurred development of 1 of largest tourist resorts in united states of america, great smoky mountains national park visited national park in country. in recent years tourism bubble has expanded beyond city of gatlinburg, borders northwestern segment of national park, , nearby cities of pigeon forge , sevierville.


the commercial cabin rental industry has grown tremendously in recent years.


tourist attractions

the tourism industry drives county s economy. following destinations among lucrative area:



great smoky mountains national park, southern sevier county: established in 1936 , propelling tourism industry in sevier county ever since, national park visited in entire system, welcoming on 10 million nature enthusiasts every year, of arrive through sevier county.
dollywood, pigeon forge: theme park named part-owner dolly parton (who born in locust ridge) admits 2.2 million guests year, making both popular theme park , frequented attraction (after great smoky mountains national park) in tennessee.
ripley s aquarium of smokies, gatlinburg: opened in 2000 , designated visited aquarium in united states in 2001, when on 2 million tourists passed through galleries, ripley s aquarium of smokies largest single tourist draw in gatlinburg.
ober gatlinburg, gatlinburg: ober gatlinburg ski resort sits above gatlinburg, offering numerous attractions visitors unique county, including winter ski slopes , indoor ice skating rink. tramway takes visitors , resort touted america s largest aerial tramway.
smoky mountain opry, pigeon forge: musical revue stage show debuted in 2011. offers both program during majority of year, christmas spectacular during winter months.
foxfire mountain themed adventure park, sevierville: 150-acre wilderness theme park located in foothills of great smoky mountains offers wide range of outdoor adventures including: zip lining, atv tours, climbing walls, free-fall jumps, aerial adventure courses, hiking trails , america s longest swinging bridge.




^ great smoky mountains national park-infoplease.com ten visited national parks. infoplease.com. retrieved: march 29, 2013.
^ david williams, fish lure tourists atlanta? cnn.com, november 21, 2005. retrieved: march 29, 2013.
^ mike doyle, ober gatlinburg ski area, about.com. retrieved: march 29, 2013.






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