Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 6,343. Situated just 5 miles (8 km) north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge is a tourist destination that caters primarily to Southern culture and country music fans. The city's attractions include Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country as well as numerous gift shops, outlet malls, amusement rides, and musical theaters.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | |
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| Motto: "The Center of Fun In The Smokies" | |
Location of Pigeon Forge in Sevier County, Tennessee. | |
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| Coordinates: 35°47′53″N 83°33′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sevier |
| Settled | 1780s |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Named for | 19th-century iron forge along the Little Pigeon River |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Wear |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.82 sq mi (35.80 km2) |
| • Land | 13.82 sq mi (35.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,343 |
| • Density | 458.94/sq mi (177.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37863, 37868 |
| Area code | 865 |
| FIPS code | 47-58080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404516 |
| Website | http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/ |
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