Please do not forget the shops in Pigeon Forge next to Gatlinburg. A quilt shop and other good shops near the river. Also a terrific Christmas Shop that has things no one else has. I never miss it when I go there. When I was there last, Dollywood was having a quilt show and it was terrific. I would google Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and look for what is going on. The quilt show may be because it was in the fall. Also, take the kids to the ski slope above Gatlinburg where you can ski on white astroturf with water sprayed on it, and also my kids loved the taboggan ride too. I just love that area in the fall. Trees may be beautiful too. So much to do. Eat at the far end of Gatlinburg on the water. Their pulled pork sandwiches are to die for. Have a great time. (I have to go to Ft. Myers, Fl to close on a house this month)