I attended mountain quilt fest in 2016 and really enjoyed the day. Many quilts on display and a large number of vendors. The area is lovely and one of my favorite places. For quilt shops, I’ve done the Eastern Tennessee shop hop before and all shops were good. My favorite is Twisted Sisters in Maryville about 45 minutes from Pigeon Forge. Cherry pit also good in Seiverville. Tennessee Quilts is wonderful! Huge selection.