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Pigeon Forge, TN


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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Introduction to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in Sevier county, is 23 miles SE of Knoxville, Tennessee and 148 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is included in the Knoxville metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,083 people lived in Pigeon Forge.

Pigeon Forge History

The area now known as Pigeon Forge was originally inhabited by Cherokee Indians. The first white settlers came to this area in 1783. Colonel Samuel Wear was the first permanent settler in the area. The city was named after the iron forge built by Isaac Love in 1820. Since the 1950s, the city has experienced rapid development due to commercial boom brought on by the establishment of railroads and highways.

Pigeon Forge and nearby Attractions

  • Dinosaur Walk Museum
  • Smoky Mountain Zoological Park
  • Elvis Presley Museum
  • Carbo’s Police Museum
  • Smoky Mountain Car Museum
  • Gatlinberg Golf Course

Things To Do In Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can enjoy family outings at Dollywood or the Dolly’s Splash Country amusement park. The Smith Family Theater and the Country Tonite Theater offer entertainment to visitors. Local festivals include the Appalachia Festival, Dollywood’s Festival of Nations and the Saddle Up Celebrations.

Pigeon Forge Transportation

Flights are available from McGhee Tyson Airport.

Pigeon Forge Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Carson-Newman College, The University of Tennessee, Pellissippi State Technical Community College and Walters State Community College.

High Points

Pigeon Forge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyPigeon Forge Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Pigeon Forge Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 19%Pigeon Forge Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pigeon Forge, TN

Comparing Pigeon Forge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents73
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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