Mr. Adams is a tour guide for Gatlinburg Haunts, a ghost tour in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.In this episode, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to Ray about the art of storytelling, spooky experiences on the ghost tour, and his favorite Dora the Explorer episode. Learn more Gatlinburg Haunts and book your tour at https://gatlinburghaunts.com/Follow Gatlinburg Haunts on social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/usghostadventureshttps://x.com/USGADVENTUREShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8eOiDYhsSJ0rTvADBqMSwhttps://www.pinterest.com/usghostadventures/https://www.tiktok.com/@usghostadventures?lang=enWhat's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Mike Werner is the current mayor of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Mike Werner and talk about his love of Gatlinburg and how he ended up here. It's a really interesting peek into the history of tourism in Gatlinburg.What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Sparky's Glassblowing is a Veteran owned shop featuring handmade glasswork such as ornaments and sculptures, plus demonstrations.In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Sparky and talk about how he learned glassblowing thanks to his time spent in the military while stationed in Italy, how he met his wife and her important role in the business, and NASCAR!Sparky's Glassblowinghttps://www.facebook.com/p/Sparkys-Glassblowing-100057348463717/What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Smokey Mountain Sounds provides Officiant and DJ Services in the Smoky Mountain area including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the surrounding areas. They specialize in weddings and events. With over twenty years in business, they look forward to creating memories one song at a time with you!In this bonus episode Mike Fowler and Ron Crivellone talk about Ron's early life and the history of music in Chicago.Smoky Mountain Soundshttps://smokeymountainsounds.com/Smoky Mountain Wedding Associationhttps://smwba.com/What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Smokey Mountain Sounds provides Officiant and DJ Services in the Smoky Mountain area including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the surrounding areas. They specialize in weddings and events. With over twenty years in business, they look forward to creating memories one song at a time with you!In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Ron Crivellone and talk about how he got into the DJ business, moving from Chicago to the Smoky Mountains, the difference between Vegas Weddings vs Gatlinburg Weddings and much more.https://smokeymountainsounds.com/https://smwba.com/https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

BearWise is the black bear program you can trust for sound information and smart solutions that help homeowners, businesses and communities coexist with bears.In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Dan Gibbs and talk bear safety when visiting the smokies or at home.https://bearwise.org/https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Erik Dobell has been busy opening theImpossibilities Magic Theater in Pigeon Forge, so unfortunately we don't have a new episode this week. To make up for it, we DO have this short video of Chris Howard working on a piece and John Compton demonstrating their Spindle Carver!The next episode of What's Up Gatlinburg will be all about bear safety, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube or Spotify! https://thewoodwhittlers.com/

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The Wood Whittlers have been creating art from nature in Gatlinburg since 1944. In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview 4th generation whittler John Compton.

Appalachian Wedding Company is a wedding planning service for folks looking to get hitched in the Smokies.

The Warman Trio is a 1950s style Family Band & Show, probably coming to a town near you!