Gatlinburg Hotel-Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Spend your Gatlinburg vacation with us at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites in Downtown Gatlinburg. Our newly remodeled Gatlinburg hotel has many room types to choose from including Jacuzzi Suites, 1 bedroom suites, kitchenette suites and standard rooms with 2 Queen beds or 1 King Bed. All our rooms come equipped with:

• Microwaves
• Fridges
• Iron and Board
• Hairdryer
• Coffee Maker
• Cable TV w/ HBO
• Free Continental Breakfast
• Free Parking
• Free Wireless Internet Access

In addition some of our rooms offer:

• Jacuzzi Tubs
• Fireplaces
• Sofas
• Kitchens
• Private Balconies

You will not find a Gatlinburg hotel with nicer rooms and a better location at rates as affordable as ours. We are only 1 block off the Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg, directly behind the Space Needle and Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. Not to mention we are only 100 yards from the Gatlinburg Convention Center. We are within walking distance to:

• All the Gatlinburg Shops in Downtown Gatlinburg
• All the fun and attractions on the Gatlinburg Parkway
• Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
• Ripley's Aquarium
• All the great restaraunts on the Parkway
• The Gatlinburg Convention Center

Come stay with us, and you will agree our clean, comfortable rooms, un-beatable location and affordable rates makes us the best Gatlinburg Hotel for your Smoky Mountain Vacation.

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DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY OUR SPECIAL EVENTS SECTION TO SEE WHAT'S COMING UP IN GATLINBURG.

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales

June 13 - August 9

Back by popular demand, Gatlinburg's 3rd annual run of Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales™ begins in downtown Gatlinburg on June 13 and will run through August 9. Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800.

A collection of personalities and performers arrive nightly at 5 p.m. via horse-drawn wagon in the center of town. Visitors witness a magical transformation of sidewalk to stage as the characters disperse along the downtown Parkway for an evening of entertainment and storytelling until 10 p.m. As many as 14 nightly acts perform throughout the evening. This popular eight-week event truly highlights one of Gatlinburg’s greatest assets – the walkability of the community – and provides guests with an interactive, educational and entertaining experience the whole family can enjoy.

“Each night at 5 p.m., a horse-drawn wagon carries the performers down the Parkway to their designated locations for the evening,” said George Hawkins, Gatlinburg Department of Tourism Special Events Manager. “The rotating cast of twenty acts including storytellers, musicians and crafters will share their stories and skills during the eight-week event.”

As part of Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales™, visitors can stroll along the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg and catch a toe-tappin’ performance by "The Back Porch Cloggers," a group showcasing the original dance of the Appalachians.

In addition, guests can meet Whittlin’ Joe as he demonstrates his craft and shares his stories of living in the Smokies, and Miss Nan the school marm shares her experiences and fun stories as a pioneer teacher.

Zeno the Gatlinburg BearTM also makes nightly appearances during this popular summer special event, dishing out hugs and waving to his new friends.

Other popular returning Appalachian characters include Hammer and Strings, the dulcimer duo, and Animal Mac, who sings about his four-legged friends from the Great Smoky Mountains.

“Our intent is to take what we feel is one of Gatlinburg’s greatest assets – the walkability of the community – and provide something that is fun and somewhat different than what most places are doing,” Tourism Director David Perella added.

Visitors also get a chance to hear traditional mountain music by the Spring Lizards, a musical husband and wife team, who plays the music of the 1800’s. The pure and rustic music and folk-like lyrics tell stories of the joys and tribulations of life of the early pioneer families.

Folks will enjoy hearing from Annie the Quilter as she shows off her family’s quilt noting that each square has its own story. She even gives tips and show how quilts are made to any would-be seamsters.

Since Gatlinburg is the birthplace of the famous bluegrass tune, “Rocky Top”, Tunes & Tales features traditional bluegrass bands each night such as the Tennessee Mountain Boys, Mountain Mike & the River Road Ramblers and White Oak Flats playing favorite bluegrass standards. All performances are free and happen all along the Parkway, seven nights a week until August 9 making every evening a special event in Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg’s Smoky Mountain Tunes and TalesTM is an official activity of the City’s Department of Tourism.

For more information on this and other special events, contact the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at (800) 56-VISIT or visit www.gatlinburg.com for mountains of information.