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Address and Phone:
Highway 321 North, Glades Road/Buckhorn Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Email: gsacc@msn.com
Phone: (865) 436-9214
Toll Free: (800) 565-7330

Hours Open to the Public:
Open year-round

Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, Cash, MasterCard, Personal Check, American Express, Discover, Free Admission

The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community

City: Gatlinburg, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Smoky Mountains

You'll be inspired by the largest group of independent artisans in North America. The historic 8-mile Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. To showcase the state's rich history, the Tennessee Heritage Trail highlights the cultural heritage and natural talents of our people.

Established in 1937, this community of artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectibles such as candles, oak and willow baskets, quilts, brooms, pottery, jewelry, dolls, ceramics, scrimshaw, silversmithing, leather, stained glass, wearable fashions, fine photography. You'll be delighted with the art, including oils, watercolors, sculptures and lithographs.

Stay in the crafts community or nearby at one of the welcoming bed and breakfasts or inns, dine at the Wild Plum Tea Room or one of the fine restaurants or cafés, and indulge at a soda fountain and in the treat-filled candy shops.

Make plans to visit the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Shops are open year-round.





Located on Hwy 321 N, Glades Rd./ Buckhorn Rd. and adjacent byways. 3 miles from traffic light #3, downtown Gatlinburg.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

Upcoming events

Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Annual Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Roundup
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN

Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Talley Ho- Studebaker Car Gathering
Location: Townsend, TN

Date: May 23, 2013
Smokies Baseball
Location: Kodak, TN

Date: May 24, 2013
Smokies Baseball
Location: Kodak, TN

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