WHY PIGEON FORGE, TN? Close to 13 million people a year visit our area. Most visited National Park in America. Double the Grand Canyon and no entrance fee. 75% of the U.S. population is within a one day drive of Sevier County. Pigeon Forge is one of the fastest growing cities in the South. Pigeon Forge enjoys a 65% area annual occupancy rate. Sevier County is the fastest growing county in East Tennessee. Tennessee does not levy a state income tax. One of the lowest crime rates in the United States. Well trained work force. Great proximity to some great cities: Atlanta (NYC of the South)-3 hours, Nashville (Home of Country Music)-3 hours, Asheville (Biltmore Estate)-90 minutes. 35 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport. Dollywood (Country Singer Dolly Parton)-largest amusement park in the state of Tennessee-10 minutes from The Water Resort at Pigeon Forge.