Gatlinburg TN Weather Information and Traffic Alerts
Check here for Gatlinburg area traffic information!
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
BE SURE TO HAVE CURRENT DETAILED MAPS OF YOUR ROUTE TO GATLINBURG WITH YOU IN CASE YOU NEED TO TAKE A DETOUR OR IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT YOU GET LOST!WHILE IT MAY BE A LITTLE FARTHER, THE FOLLOWING ROUTE IS MOST OFTEN THE FASTEST DURING TIMES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IT AVOIDS PIGEON FORGE!
THE BACK DOOR TO GATLINBURG
From I-40, Exit 440 or 443 – take Hwy 321 about 20 miles (becomes East Parkway) towards Gatlinburg. At the Hwy 454 / Buckhorn Rd. intersection the road will become four lanes (Gatlinburg city limit). Continue straight on Hwy 321 for 1.7 miles 
to Jackson Mountain Homes at 1662 East Parkway which will be on your left. LOOK FOR OUR SIGN!
From I-40, Exit 407 – go south approx. 8.5 mi. on Hwy 66 to Hwy 411 in Sevierville, turn left and travel approx. 3.3 mi. on Hwy 411 (Dolly Parton Parkway) to Hwy 416. Turn right on Hwy 416 to Hwy 454 (Known locally as Birds Creek then Buckhorn Rd.) to dead end at Hwy 321/East Parkway. Turn right on Hwy 321/East Parkway and travel 1.7 miles to Jackson Mountain Homes at 1662 East Parkway. The office will be on your left.
Driving Directions to Jackson Mountain Homes office: Click Here
Gatlinburg Department of Tourism Directions:
HIGHWAY ADVISORIES!
I-40 Closed at Mile Marker 3 Between Asheville NC and Gatlinburg. All I-40 traffic is being diverted. |
I-40 traffic at the TN/NC state line MM 2.6, a rock slide has blocked all lanes. NC Dept. of Transportation says that it possibly take months to repair the damage. All traffic coming to east Tennessee on I-40 from North Carolina is affected. (Click Here for Map) Please be sure you have new maps and study the best detour route before you leave home. Also visit the NC Department of Transportation Website for updates on this I-40 closure. NC Dept. of Transportation Link Alternate Detour Routes Include:
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Click Here For: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
I-40, EXIT 407 TO GATLINBURG FROM EXIT 407 THROUGH SEVIERVILLE AND PIGEON FORGE VERY LONG DELAYS CAN BE EXPECTED ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ESPECIALLY IN THE AFTERNOONS!
Click Here For: GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK ROAD CLOSURES
CADES COVE LOOP ROAD TO BE CLOSED, SPRING OF 2010! The Park Service announced plans to upgrade the road in Cades Cove next spring from March - May. Check the link below for road closure information.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
WARNING: The weather can change quickly in the mountains during winter.
- Four (4) wheel drive and chains, even if you have four wheel drive, are highly recommended.
- Pay close attention to weather reports.
- DURING SNOW CONDITIONS THE HIGHWAYS THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS ARE FREQUENTLY CLOSED! BE SURE TO CHECK BEFORE YOU COME!
Hwy 441,CHEROKEE TO GATLINBURG
Due to winter weather, during holidays and special events, long traffic delays can be experienced on Hwy - 441 between Cherokee, NC and Gatlinburg. You are advised to take alternate routes during these times. NOTICE: Cherokee Casino visitors need to be aware that the return trip to Gatlinburg from the casino can have long traffic delays during busy times. Be sure to have detailed area maps in your vehicle. See our "Getting Here" "Map and Directions" section for suggestions.
AT THE RENTAL UNIT
- Be certain to keep plenty of food at the cabin.
- Park your car at the bottom of any steep driveways if bad weather is imminent.
- Do not leave the cabin if you feel road conditions are unsafe or might prevent you from returning to the cabin.
The homes managed by JMH are privately owned and are not part of a resort. During snow and ice conditions JMH will be happy to provide whatever assistance possible to our guests. Unfortunately, JMH insurance does not allow JMH to provide emergency services such as towing or any kind or transportation service to rental units. Since winter snow is normally minimal and unpredictable in this area, private snow plows are not readily available. Driveways are generally not plowed.
IN GATLINBURG - City streets are normally plowed but secondary and remote roads are rarely plowed. JMH cannot be responsible for road or drive conditions or for how guests drive or the expense and/or coordination of tow trucks. Please, have a great time in the snow but remember to exercise extreme caution during snow & ice conditions.
GETTING AROUND GATLINBURG ONCE YOU ARE HERE - Gatlinburg Trolley System
When Gatlinburg is busy and traffic is congested it is often better to use the Gatlinburg Trolley System. The Trolleys will take you almost any place in Gatlinburg you need to go. Just click on this link for a Trolley Map, information and directions
PARKING
Our vacation homes provide ample parking as noted in our website in the amenities section for each home. The number of parking spaces is based on the space available for standard automobiles. Parking on city streets is illegal except where designated.
GUESTS BRINGING TRAILERS OR CAMPERS:
Due to the hilly topography and limited parking in the Gatlinburg area it can be difficult to almost impossible to find parking for trailers or large vehicles. Campers are not allowed unless they are parked at an RV lot. We are sorry but parking of guest vehicles and/or trailers in the JMH office parking lot cannot be accommodated. If you are bringing a trailer of any kind please be sure to seek advice from our reservations staff prior to making your reservations.
