It’s a new year, and we thought, what better way to celebrate than to say Happy Birthday to Sevier County’s homegrown legend, Dolly Parton! Born in Sevierville, TN, on the 19th of January 1946, Dolly Parton was the fourth of 12 children. She grew up......
There aren’t many festive drinks that have inspired a riot. No, this isn’t a history of the Molotov Cocktail; we’re talking all things eggnog. If you had three seconds to name a holiday-season drink ubiquitous at this time of year, chances are you would yell,......
What do pickles on your burger, peaches in syrup at a summer picnic, nails in your toolkit, and your favorite moonshine all have in common? They are all stored in Mason Jars. So, in honor of National Mason Jar Day on November 30th, let’s demonstrate......
Thanksgiving has passed, and the cold weather is settling in. To keep your spirits up and ready for the holidays, visit Pigeon Forge Winterfest. Hosted between Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge, Winterfest embodies the season’s spirit with holiday lights (five million of them!), shows,...
We have a lot to be thankful for this year! Ice-skating at Wilderness at The Smokies, catching the most popular lights event in Tennessee at the Lights Over Gatlinburg festival at the SkyLift Park, or enjoying the great outdoors in the nearby Smoky Mountains, there......
Attention bikers and motorsports enthusiasts! Have you had a chance yet to slay the notorious Dragon? With over 11 miles of road snaking around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, U.S. Highway 129 – fondly called The Tail of the Dragon – is a must......
Tennessee is known for its music, hospitality, the Smoky Mountains, and, most importantly—its moonshine and whiskey! To help capture the independent spirit of Tennessee and the long history of distillation in the region, over thirty local distillers have created the Tennessee Whiskey Trail.&nb...
The Grains and Grits Spirits and Foods Festival is on November 5! Set in Townsend, the festival showcases the best southern spirits and gourmet grub found in the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Book your tickets to sample moonshine, whiskey, and other spirits from top......
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, established in 1926, is the most visited national park in the United States. It saw more than 14 million visitors in 2021 and is perched amongst the forests between North Carolina and Tennessee. Called the Smokies for its ever-present morning......
“It’s going to be Tennessee’s year!” Sure, we say that most years, but in particular, the Vols look great this year. What better way to celebrate the Vols’ victories, especially after our recent win over lifelong rival Florida, than with a good, old-fashioned tailgate? ...
Few things remind you of childhood, like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, so are you looking for a way to tie together the wistful nostalgia of your childhood in the guise of an adult beverage? Look no further than the PB&J Skrewball! This deliciously nutty......
We get a ton of questions here at Old Tennessee Distilling Co. Is moonshine legal? What proof is the moonshine? How do you make Watermelon Falls taste like watermelons? But one of the most common questions we get is how we make moonshine. Well, wonder......