Share Your Gatlinburg Story
Whether you're visiting for the first time or Gatlinburg has been your favorite destination for many generations, we'd love to hear the FULL details of your special story or memory about Gatlinburg. Submit your story below and be sure to include a favorite photo of you in Gatlinburg for a chance to be to win the Ultimate Gatlinburg Getaway Giveaway! Share your unforgettable Gatlinburg experience and let your memories inspire others!
Ultimate Gatlinburg Getaway Giveaway
Submit your story for a chance to win the Ultimate Gatlinburg Getaway Giveaway which includes a 3 night stay in Gatlinburg for up to 4 people, a Gatlinburg Attractions Family Pass, 3 restaurant gift certificates, and the ultimate Gatlinburg Prize Pack! To qualify for the grand prize, you must consent to receiving monthly emails from Gatlinburg and follow Visit Gatlinburg on social. Only submissions which include a photo of you in Gatlinburg will qualify. Please only submit ONE story per email and duplicate entries using the same email will be disqualified. One winner will be drawn from submitted stories once per year. Your story may also be selected to be featured throughout the year on gatlinburg.com or on Visit Gatlinburg socials.
2025 Featured Story Winner
KASI & DAVE STAFFEN
Monongahela, PA
My husband Dave and I got married November 28, 1997 at the Chapel In The Glen. We were just 21 and 25 at the time and got a crazy idea to run off and married. We made some phone calls and got some reservations and ended up having the most wonderful time. We had dinner that evening at The Peddler Restaurant and stayed at a cabin for three nights. I do not remember much more from the trip other than thinking the whole time “I hope this works” and it did! We have been mostly happily married for over 27 years and raised two beautiful daughters. We always say we are going to make it back to Gatlinburg because I am sure it is totally different after 27 years but we have not yet. Hopefully this will be the year!