Tax Free Weekend 2015

If you weren't already familiar, the Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee is a surprisingly big occasion. From August 7th to the 9th, it's when we take all taxes off of school, art and clothing supplies that you can find throughout our area - any appropriate item less than $100 each and any computers that cost $1,500 - and would you believe we sometimes get see as many visitors as if it were Labor Day Weekend?

Well, we do, and the logic is that this is an excellent opportunity to save on school supplies that would be needed anyway, why not get one last weekend getaway in the Smokies with the kids before school starts while we can?

And a good question that is - why not? Why not take advantage of this and our discounts and specials at Deer Ridge to end the Summer season with a blast? We have luxury amenities for all tastes, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis court and many other items perfect for a late Summer family vacation.

See our specials and amenities at www.deerridge.com.

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Fourth of July in Gatlinburg

The 4th of July is coming up very soon and we wanted to keep you up to date on the events going on here in the Smokies.

In Gatlinburg, the events start as soon as the 3rd of July ends with the 4th of July Midnight Parade on the main downtown street where you and your whole family can see some of the best, brightest and most patriotic floats in the country for over an hour of fun.

Then, the morning after, The River Raft Regatta starts at 10:00AM and is another fun activity for the whole family, particularly younger kids, as you can watch all manners of small objects race down the river to cross the finish line first at Ripley's Aquarium. You can see more information on that at http://www.gatlinburg.com/events/details.aspx?id=33.

Finally, the big show begins at 10:00PM with the Independence Day fireworks you've all been looking forward to, and you don't have to go anywhere but the main sidewalk in downtown Gatlinburg to see the fireworks overhead. Gatlinburg has been celebrating the 4th of July this way for years and it just gets better each time it comes around.

We hope to see you this Independence Day and we'd like you to see our specials and packages at www.deerridge.com to save on your Smoky Mountain vacation while adding even more to it. Hope to see you soon!

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Military Reunion at Deer Ridge, June 24-26

 We're happy to have the ENTIRE 317th Engineer Battalion from Desert Storm come to visit us at Deer Ridge between June 24th and June 26th. This is their 25th anniversary reunion and they have rented the entire resort for their visit!

If you would like to host a military reunion at Deer Ridge, contact us today at www.deerridge.com.

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New Aerial Pictures of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

We would like to share a few new aerial photos of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort that will be used for future advertising.

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Deer Ridge Wins TripAdvisor Award!

We're very proud to receive this award from TripAdvisor and we want to thank all of you who reviewed us to make this award possible. We hope to keep meeting and exceeding your expectations for another 5 years and more!

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May Flowers at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort!

May has brought us the blooming of the Mountain Laurel, one of the natural treasures of the Smokies!

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Upcoming Spring Events

A lot of events starting up in the next few weeks within driving distance from Deer Ridge. Let's look.

Free Junior Ranger Day
April 25th sees this unique opportunity for families with younger children to enjoy a variety of free nature activities managed by the National Park service. Free Junior Ranger Day goes from 10:00AM to 2:00PM and you can find activities set up at the Sugarlands, Cades Cove and Cherokee visiting centers. See more on this at http://www.seviernewsmessenger.com/2015/04/20/great-smoky-mountains-junior-ranger-day/.

Dolly Homecoming Parade
One of the biggest reasons to come to the Smokies in early May is the Dolly Homecoming Parade on May 1st in downtown Pigeon Forge. From Stoplights #3 to #6, dozens and dozens of awesome floats will parade down the main parkway of the city, ending with Dolly herself as the Grand Marshal of the event. http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events/dolly-parade/

Sevier County Days at Ripley's
Starting May 3rd, all of Ripley's attractions in downtown Gatlinburg will be only $5 a person as part of their "Sevier County Days" local appreciation. This includes Ripley's Aquarium, Haunted Adventures, Guinness World of Records and the rest. www.ripleysgatlinburg.com.

Dollywood Barbeque & Bluegrass
The second festival for the Spring season at Dollywood is returning on May 23rd and is going on until June 7th for 2015. It's exactly what it says on the tin, a huge festival featured the best barbecue meals and the best bluegrass performers you can find in nearly marathon-style sessions. See more at Dollywood.com.

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