Even though it brought tears to my eyes, I love this video. Going back in a few weeks and always wish I could have seen that area before commercialism took over.
Thanks for this great little video of the history of Gatlinburg, enjoyed it and the pretty music with it. I don't mind that Gatlinburg has so many attractions and things to do, I just wish they could be in better taste. My family took many vacations there in the '70s. I remember when The Village area was established and have always thought it was a beautiful, atmospheric addition to the town. The same for the Mountain Mall, but sometime in the 90's things started getting crazy there with the attractions. Some investors came in that were too much about money and did a good job of nearly wrecking the place. Places like Ripley's Believe It or Not trying to see how garish and bold they can make their exterior to attract business, the Seaquarium that looks out of place and sticks out like a sore thumb, places like this put me off in a big way. I can't tell you how much I would like to see these places torn down., if only they could have been burned in the fire without hurting the good parts of town. There's no reason these kind of attractions couldn't exist in a more harmonious way, so they weren't eyesores and fit in with the natural environment. Ripley's was an interesting looking, intriguing place, back in the 70's that looked more like an emporium of the strange and unusual. it didn't overwhelm the city block and was the kind of thing that made the city interesting. Now, it's just gotten ridiculous. I blame city leaders for being money hungry and letting these developers get away with murder in the interest of attracting their business. I think it is only because of the natural beauty in the surrounding areas and maybe all that good Southern cooking, that people are willing to tolerate it. At one point, I really thought they had wrecked the town and tourists would stop going there. I'm surprised, but glad, that the town is still doing so well. Maybe someday there will be some leaders in charge that will try to change all this, and get rid of some of these more garish and outlandish forms of tourism.
Does anybody remember the Mountain View Lodge? It is now a large parking lot.They served dinner, in their beautiful dinning room, it was "family style" and as good as your mother's food. The lodge was so nice, it was made of large stones, it was high up top the side of a mountain, it had a large front porch, where you could sit under the shade of big trees, and watch the traffic and people going by. If anyone remembers this, or if you know who owned it, and why it was torn down, please share.Thanks.LInman.
Yes, Scott! I loved the Mountain View! My family visited Gatlinburg every summer when I was growing up, and although we never stayed there, we usually had dinner there once per trip. I loved the rocking chairs on the front porch, the pretty dishes that set the big round tables in the dining room, the hardwood floors. I cried when I heard they were tearing it down and swore I'd never go back to Gatinburg after that. I lived at nearby Cobbly Nob, where my parents bought a second home, and I guess there was a big fire that ripped through there. I wonder if it's still standing...I may never know. I'm so grateful for the many fond memories.
Charles Lefeare It is too commerialized now. Wouldn't care to visit it again. We were there in 1993. It was very busy then can't imagine what it is like now.
Was there in 1989 - not what I expected - there were Pink Pigs from Severvile to Gatlinburg - all down the edge of the road. I was horrified and never went back! What a waste to junk up a beautiful natural area. .
MUSIC??? WHO selected that awful, spooky, sad, depressing music?You really need to edit the first part of this. The first song, OR WHAT EVER YOU MAY CALL IT...made me have a creeped out feeling. The film was great, if you can watch it, and get over that horrific noise, of a song, at the start....I STILL FEEL SPOOKED. NO JOKE. L.Inman S.C.
Loved the music! Turn it down or make your own video and then you can select any music you want. Then we'll complain that you taste in music sucks. Just saying.
Great video. Gatlinburg was the only place my Dad liked to go visit for a vacation. So many memories.
I ENJOYED MY WALK... THANK YOU
Even though it brought tears to my eyes, I love this video. Going back in a few weeks and always wish I could have seen that area before commercialism took over.
This was Nice to see and for you to take your time to download it for Everyone to see
I Say
Thank You
Mike, I know you have passed away....I want to thank you for your love of the Good 'ol Days!
R.I.P. Mike Maples 3/5/2019.....Mike had a wealth of knowledge about Cades Cove and the Smokies....Big loss to the History
lovers....
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So sad....I just came across this and was going thank him for giving us this view of history.
Thanks for this great little video of the history of Gatlinburg, enjoyed it and the pretty music with it. I don't mind that Gatlinburg has so many attractions and things to do, I just wish they could be in better taste. My family took many vacations there in the '70s. I remember when The Village area was established and have always thought it was a beautiful, atmospheric addition to the town. The same for the Mountain Mall, but sometime in the 90's things started getting crazy there with the attractions. Some investors came in that were too much about money and did a good job of nearly wrecking the place. Places like Ripley's Believe It or Not trying to see how garish and bold they can make their exterior to attract business, the Seaquarium that looks out of place and sticks out like a sore thumb, places like this put me off in a big way. I can't tell you how much I would like to see these places torn down., if only they could have been burned in the fire without hurting the good parts of town. There's no reason these kind of attractions couldn't exist in a more harmonious way, so they weren't eyesores and fit in with the natural environment. Ripley's was an interesting looking, intriguing place, back in the 70's that looked more like an emporium of the strange and unusual. it didn't overwhelm the city block and was the kind of thing that made the city interesting. Now, it's just gotten ridiculous. I blame city leaders for being money hungry and letting these developers get away with murder in the interest of attracting their business. I think it is only because of the natural beauty in the surrounding areas and maybe all that good Southern cooking, that people are willing to tolerate it. At one point, I really thought they had wrecked the town and tourists would stop going there. I'm surprised, but glad, that the town is still doing so well. Maybe someday there will be some leaders in charge that will try to change all this, and get rid of some of these more garish and outlandish forms of tourism.
Does anybody remember the Mountain View Lodge? It is now a large parking lot.They served dinner, in their beautiful dinning room, it was "family style" and as good as your mother's food. The lodge was so nice, it was made of large stones, it was high up top the side of a mountain, it had a large front porch, where you could sit under the shade of big trees, and watch the traffic and people going by. If anyone remembers this, or if you know who owned it, and why it was torn down, please share.Thanks.LInman.
Yes, Scott! I loved the Mountain View! My family visited Gatlinburg every summer when I was growing up, and although we never stayed there, we usually had dinner there once per trip. I loved the rocking chairs on the front porch, the pretty dishes that set the big round tables in the dining room, the hardwood floors. I cried when I heard they were tearing it down and swore I'd never go back to Gatinburg after that. I lived at nearby Cobbly Nob, where my parents bought a second home, and I guess there was a big fire that ripped through there. I wonder if it's still standing...I may never know. I'm so grateful for the many fond memories.
Has anyone noticed nobody seems to like things Developed or modern. We all want to back & live the good life. Except for modern Medicine. !
My wife and I first visited Gatlinburg in 1973, loved it then. Now it's just okay although the commercialism has added a lot of badly needed jobs.
5yrs ago? You made some nice videos. Why did you stop?
sure would have liked to have seen it way back when before it was developed.
Charles Lefeare
It is too commerialized now. Wouldn't care to visit it again. We were there in 1993. It was very busy then can't imagine what it is like now.
From the first photo you can see the hotel room of where I stayed when I went there 😂
Anyone else know gatlinburg had a battle in the civil war
Tell me more about it! I'd love to know!
Makes me wish I had a time machine
Nice video. But the clips went by a little to fast
The first music made me want to ball my eyes out
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Was there in 1989 - not what I expected - there were Pink Pigs from Severvile to Gatlinburg - all down the edge of the road.
I was horrified and never went back!
What a waste to junk up a beautiful natural area.
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All I saw was the first building. Seemed to be hung up
MUSIC??? WHO selected that awful, spooky, sad, depressing music?You really need to edit the first part of this. The first song, OR WHAT EVER YOU MAY CALL IT...made me have a creeped out feeling. The film was great, if you can watch it, and get over that horrific noise, of a song, at the start....I STILL FEEL SPOOKED. NO JOKE. L.Inman S.C.
Yeah, the music was my complaint. Doesn't match the point of the video at all.
Shut up idiot!
@@kylefunderburk4194 Fool!
Loved the music! Turn it down or make your own video and then you can select any music you want. Then we'll complain that you taste in music sucks. Just saying.
@@brandonr.klrcrazy What is the name of the first song/music at the beginning of the video? Where can I find it? Great video
sure would have liked to have seen it way back when before it was developed.