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Rock City Opens New Realm: HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN FREE
Volume 22, No. 12, Section A
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ock City is taking the Enchanted Garden of Lights to a whole new realm as the attraction continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary year with never-before-seen views, themes, and activities! Rock City Gardens is merrily anticipating the addition of a Christmas Market, an all-new realm and a seated dinner available nightly in Santa’s Workshop & Kitchen! Jolly adventures await guests as the 28th season of this beloved holiday tradition which began on Nov. 18, with over a million sparkling LED lights adorning Lookout Mountain through Jan. 1 (closed Christmas Eve). Rock City Gardens opens at 8:30 a.m. for the daytime experience, and the roundhouse gates and realms open at 4:30 p.m. for the Enchanted Garden of Lights nighttime event, with all activities beginning at 5 p.m. “This year we are so excited to unveil a brand-new realm as part of the Enchanted Garden of Lights, named the Heart of the Mountain,” said Doug Chapin, president and CEO of See Rock City Inc. “This part of the Enchanted Trail from Fat Man’s Squeeze through the Hall of the Mountain King has never been open at night during this event before, and we cannot wait to share it with you! Over the past few years our team has worked to enhance this area, building on the lore of the Hall of the Mountain King to highlight the handiwork of the trolls who sculpt with stone, glass and metal to create an amazing experience for our guests.” Over 90 years ago, Rock City opened its gates to the
December 2022
public and began to share the magic and wonder that is an intrinsic part of its unique natural landscape. Co-founder Frieda Utermoehlen Carter brought together her love of fairytales and passion for nature to create pathways that celebrate the best of the natural world combined with the gems of timeless stories. Rock City’s newest artful installation reimagines the folklore and art that inspired Frieda as she helped create this magical space. As guests journey into the new Heart of the Mountain realm, Ibsen the sculpted troll offers safe passage, with glow steps, new waterfall features and the enhanced Rainbow Hall lighting the way to Observation Deck where for the first-time guests can get photos of the waterfall and Christmas star! This innovative section is layered with both traditional and multi-colored creative lighting. Heart of the Mountain colorfully illuminates the natural beauty of an iconic attraction, paired with a whimsical world of gnomes, trolls and fairytales - and new views for peak memory-making! Start at the roundhouse gate entrance to journey down North Pole Highway to see the Nativity Light Story and visit the six uniquely themed realms: Heart of the Mountain, Magic Forest, Arctic Kingdom, North Pole Village, Yule Town Continued on page 2A ...
The Holiday Season Is Merrier & Brighter Than Ever Across East Tennessee In 2022
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he holidays are here, and across Tennessee, destinations, both big and small, are ready to celebrate. From millions of twinkling lights to festive live music, from Dollywood to Graceland, the 2022 season is shaping up to be one the merriest and brightest in recent memory. Discover what’s happening this year during the holidays in East Tennessee.
Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge Winterfest (thru Feb. 19): During this annual citywide celebration, Pigeon Forge is draped in more than six million holiday lights, creating a winter wonderland for locals and guests alike to enjoy.
Hatfield & McCoy Christmas Disaster Dinner Feud (thru Dec. 31): Join Pa Hatfield and Ma McCoy as they try to set aside their legendary differences in the spirit of the season during this side-splitting dinner theater experience.
Dollywood
Smoky Mountain Christmas (thru Jan. 1): Voted America’s Best Christmas Event for more than a decade, Smoky Mountain Christmas transforms Dolly Parton’s Dollywood into a shimmering holiday dreamscape with over 6 million dazzling lights. The new Dollywood Express Light Experience train ride is a unique way to see the lights as you snuggle up and marvel at the sights and sounds of the season. Don’t miss the Glacier Ridge Christmas Light Show set to symphonic music. And, weather permitting, the “Merry & Bright” fireworks set to music will fill the sky every Friday and Saturday night.
Gatlinburg
Your visit to the Great Smoky Mountains is made even more magical at Anakeesta’s
Anakeesta
Enchanted Winter event. The park’s traditional decorations are more magical than ever. And, new this year, Astra Lumina brings the popular Enchanted Night Walk Series to Anakeesta, the first in the U.S. Immerse yourself in the lights, projections and sounds thru Dec. 23, 2022.
Chattanooga
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights (thru Jan. 1): Warm your heart during Rock City Gardens’ nighttime family tradition as you stroll through a magical Christmas lights experience, including the
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