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Area Description

Pigeon Forge, in East Tennessee, is located six miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and features beautiful scenery for every season. Our town is made up of a delightful mix of life-long residents, young families attracted by nature’s beauty, and folks who have chosen to spend their retirement years in Pigeon Forge.

Early history of our town dates back to before the Revolutionary War. Our first business was established in the early 1800s. While Pigeon Forge once was a small farming community, the lure of the mountains brought more and more visitors to the area, and new businesses were established to meet the needs of these travelers.

Today, Pigeon Forge is a major tourist destination, and while we take care of more than 10 million people who visit each year, our residents are still our top priority. In addition to our Smoky Mountain scenery, Pigeon Forge has plenty of parks and recreational areas, a flat and paved six-mile Riverwalk, an outstanding community center and public library, as well as an excellent educational system that ranges from pre-school through high school.

You’ll find Pigeon Forge is an all-American town with a wholesome atmosphere, brimming with family values and old-fashioned Southern hospitality.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Pigeon Forge offers a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy the natural scenery. Dinner shows offer a variety of musical entertainment and dining. Residents can enjoy more than 80 local attractions, including Dollywood theme park. A variety of restaurants feature all types of cuisine, including Southern fare.

Cultural Activities


Pigeon Forge offers a wide variety of musical entertainment, including dinner shows, music festivals and concerts, and several museums, including a half-scale replica of the Titanic.

Public transportation


Pigeon Forge is the third-largest rural transit system in the U.S. The system transports more than 3 million riders annually. Annual passes are available for purchase by residents and visitors.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Smoky Mountains Region, Tennessee?

For those of you that retire in Smoky Mountains Region, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Smoky Mountains Region!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Smoky Mountains Region such as a movie, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Smoky Mountains Region!

Summertime in Smoky Mountains Region is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Smoky Mountains Region, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  26 F°  37 F°  48 F°
 Feb  29 F°  41 F°  53 F°
 Mar  35 F°  48 F°  62 F°
 Apr  43 F°  57 F°  71 F°
 May  52 F°  65 F°  78 F°
 Jun  61 F°  73 F°  85 F°
 Jul  65 F°  76 F°  88 F°
 Aug  64 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Sep  57 F°  69 F°  81 F°
 Oct  44 F°  58 F°  72 F°
 Nov  35 F°  48 F°  61 F°
 Dec  28 F°  39 F°  51 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  22  0
 Feb  0  18  0
 Mar  0  13  0
 Apr  0  4  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  5  0  0
 Jul  10  0  0
 Aug  9  0  0
 Sep  3  0  0
 Oct  0  4  0
 Nov  0  13  0
 Dec  0  22  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  11  29 %
 Feb  4 "  11  31 %
 Mar  4 "  12  37 %
 Apr  4 "  11  44 %
 May  5 "  12  56 %
 Jun  4 "  11  64 %
 Jul  5 "  12  68 %
 Aug  4 "  10  67 %
 Sep  4 "  8  61 %
 Oct  2 "  8  50 %
 Nov  4 "  10  40 %
 Dec  4 "  12  32 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  3 "  2  1
 Feb  2 "  1  1
 Mar  1 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  1  1


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Cost of Living for Smoky Mountains Region, TN

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Senior Assistance in Smoky Mountains Region, TN

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Smoky Mountains Region Offer For Retirees?

Volunteer Opportunities are available at the City of Pigeon Forge Special Events Office. You can contact them at 865-429-7350.

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