Pigeon Forge is the most popular city on the route — it’s 2 hours from Asheville and less than an hour from Gatlinburg. Hendersonville. On 1 list. Maggie Valley. Maggie Valley is a town in North Carolina. Bryson City. Cherokee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sevierville. Pigeon Forge. How long does it take to drive […]

One of the most significant drivers of the economy in Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole is the manufacturing industry. Advanced manufacturing companies have employed more individuals than ever before in the Asheville Metropolitan area. What drives Asheville economy? Asheville Economy & Unemployment Rate The Asheville region is a diverse $20 billion economy. […]