Overview
Sevierville is a city in eastern Tennessee. Pronounced "Severe-ville" and named after Colonel John Sevier after his successful campaign in running off the Cherokee inhabitants around 1780, Sevierville was surprisingly anti-secessionist and abolitionist up to and during the Civil War but ended up being pillaged quite badly. Nowadays it is a tourist mecca for those en route to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or paying homage to Dolly Parton's hometown, or one of the many other attractions.
6 sights · 7 things to do · 1 places to eat · 7 places to stay
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Best things about Sevierville
Sevier County Courthouse
Beaux Arts building functioning as Sevierville's centerpiece where Dolly Parton's statue on the northeast corner.
Forbidden Caverns
Cave formation with a wall of rare onyx.
Harrisburg Covered Bridge
Built in 1875, it is a king post truss bridge.
Buc'ees
As of June 2023, the largest gas station in the World per news program Today, with 120 pumps and a 74000 square foot convenience store.
Sevier County Heritage Museum
Showcasing Sevier County's history.
Tennessee Museum of Aviation
Displays historical aircraft, even demonstrations.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Asheville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville/Maryville — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
- AVL Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville — 65 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $85–$160 a night (typical $145), from 4 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$130, mid-range ~$220, comfortable ~$330.
Options are grouped as Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sevier County Heritage Museum, Sevier County Courthouse, Soaky Mountain Waterpark
- Lunch The Chop House
- Afternoon Tennessee Museum of Aviation, Harrisburg Covered Bridge
Day 2
- Morning RainForest Adventures Discovery Zoo, NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains
- Afternoon Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf, Adventure Park Ziplines
Day 3
- Morning Forbidden Caverns
- Afternoon Wilderness at the Smokies
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get around
See
See Sevier County Courthouse
Beaux Arts building functioning as Sevierville's centerpiece where Dolly Parton's statue on the northeast corner.
See Buc'ees
As of June 2023, the largest gas station in the World per news program Today, with 120 pumps and a 74000 square foot convenience store.
Do
Living up to its status as a tourist zone, Sevierville has amusement parks and attractions galore, especially along US 441 south of town.
- , 1545 Parkway.
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Eat
Sleep
Hotels
Bed & Breakfasts
Cabins
Nearby
Dollywood
City / town · 4 listings · 5 mi away
Pigeon Forge
City / town · 60 listings · 5 mi away
Kodak
City / town · 2 listings · 8 mi away
Gatlinburg
City / town · 38 listings · 11 mi away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Park · 19 listings · 19 mi away
Townsend
City / town · 42 listings · 21 mi away
Knoxville
City / town · 61 listings · 21 mi away
Newport
City / town · 2 listings · 22 mi away
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