If you can’t get into bluegrass then you can’t get into music period!!! Remember watching Andy Griffith and laughing hysterically at the Darlins? As funny as it was to see this hillbilly parody, the truth is that the majority of the music we listen to today was 100% influenced by bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music.

Bluegrass music does not have a political agenda or care if you drive the newest car. It for sure does not care about the BLING! The men and women who wrote this music crafted simple anthems – love of life, love of family, love your dog, and love to chase that blue eyed girl down the road!!!

In Summer and Fall you can usually find some good bluegrass playing in Gatlinburg. The Elks plaza on Friday and Saturday normally has some pickin and grinnin going on. Linebergers restaurant has a new plaza that allows some local talent to play also. The wonderful thing is that it is free!!! Cop a squat and enjoy. If you’re so compelled, drop a couple of bucks into the tip jar.

Bluegrass music has shaped Sevier County into one of the most popular spots in the world. People come here for a lot of reasons but the one that stands out is pure hospitality. The native people of this area do not know any other way to treat their neighbors. As simple as it is, we still like to sit on the porch and soak up a little life. There is one person that personifies the people of Sevier County. You may have heard of her – I believe her name is Dolly!!!

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