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Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
811 East Parkway - P.O. Box 527
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
TOLL FREE: 1-800-588-1817
info@gatlinburg.com
Tennessee Artists and the Historic Arts & Crafts Community
The Historic Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, founded in 1937 is the nation's largest organization of independent artisans. Close to a hundred shops, studios, galleries, and inviting little eating establishments line an eight mile loop along Route 321, Buckhorn Road, and Glades Road. Most of the little Tennessee artists' shops and studios are clustered here and there along a winding road that follows the contours of the hills.
The Tennessee artists and crafters of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are a very talented and diverse group. You'll be amazed at their creative endeavors. As you take in a Gatlinburg art gallery or artisan shop, you will see gorgeous quilts, old-fashioned straw brooms with hand carved handles, exquisitely woven baskets, beautiful jewelry, handdipped scented candles, Victorian ceramic pitchers, pottery, dulcimers, stuffed bears, leather vests, and much more. It is a perfect complement to your Gatlinburg shopping experience. You will marvel at the talent of the many painters who paint such wonderful scenes of the mountains. These original, handmade treasures make great gifts or decorations for your home.
After visitng a Gatlinburg art gallery, take the trolley to a nearby artisan shop. Old-fashioned trolleys are there to take you to the craft loop if you choose. The fare is only $1.00 round trip. We think you'll find it the prettiest and most interesting trolley ride in the Smokies. If you choose to drive you can spend the entire day on the loop exploring a wonderful Gatlinburg Art Gallery and all of the city’s shops and boutiques. Either way you choose you will get to shop in a community of crafters like no other in the United States.
Get more information about the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community.
