Gatlinburg Inn Pathway Marker

The Gatlinburg Inn in Gatlinburg was the site of where the famous song, "Rocky Top," was written in room 388. Written by country songwriting team, Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, the song is one of the most well-known bluegrass songs of all time. Originally recorded by The Osborne Brothers, it became a standard and was inducted as one of Tennessee's official state songs. It also became the fight song of the University of Tennessee's football team, the Volunteers. The Bryant's were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Mountains are Calling. Answer the call on hikes to waterfalls, scenic drives to mountain overlooks and wildlife viewing in peaceful meadows at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community is the largest independent organization of artisans in the U.S. with over 100 local artists weaving, painting and carving. View and buy works along the 8-mile loop Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. Walk the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America at the Gatlinburg Sky Bridge. Ride a chondola up to Anakeesta, a unique mountain attraction for dual ziplining, barbecue and 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains.