100% you should do that.

I grew up in metro Atlanta and some of my favorite childhood memories are of family trips to the Smokies.

Mingus mill is one of my favorite places in the world.

I live in Chattanooga now and we take the kids every 6 months or so.

It's worth it - just check to see if any big events are going on in Gatlinburg before you book. We went there one time (without checking) during a hot rod/motorcycle convention. The traffic was insane.

Definitely should fix living near Atlanta, lol.