Located in the beautiful foothills of the Smokies is Gatlinburg. The history of the small, tourist city is traced back to the start of 1856 and Radford Gatlin. He was the owner of the general store in town, the only general store actually. When he decided to add in a post office, the town of Gatlinburg was named. Ever since this city has become one that is a huge tourist destination. With the scenic beauty, Gatlinburg started to become a very popular location. What is really nice about Gatlinburg is they have hotels that will fit almost any budget. If you have the extra cash you can find luxury resorts. However, if you are frugal, then you will find some economy hotels as well. What is really nice and a great attraction nearby is the Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains are a place that is a national park and very beautiful. The Smokies has the highest point in Tennessee and is a beautiful area on the border with North Carolina. In the mountains you will notice t...