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Buford is the quick-witted, wisecrackin’ ventriloquist and hillbilly historian of Hillbillies in the Holler. With over 35 years of performing under his belt, Buford has entertained audiences around the world with his clean comedy, unforgettable characters, and homespun humor.
In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to Buford about his Boogertown Bus Tours, comedy advice he received from the legendary Minnie Pearl, what it's like entertaining in the Smokies. Learn more about Boogertown Bus Tours at: www.boogertownbus.com/ Follow Boogertown Bus Tours social media at: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573745415546 Follow Buford on social media at: www.tiktok.com/@meetbuford www.instagram.com/meetbuford/?hl=en www.facebook.com/meetbuford www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_AiEKy9n-kMDGBkcklmqQ Follow Hillbillies in the Holler at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUy1ss6i5oe2oKX55nWLrQ Learn more about Kayaking with Sassy at: www.kayakingwithsassy.com/ Learn more about What's Up Gatlinburg at: www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com Every year the Gatlinburg Rotary puts on a Christmas Party for underprivileged kids in the Sevier County area.
In this episode bonus episode of What's Up Gatlinburg, Erik Dobell talks to several Rotary members about the event and some of the other things they do for the area. Learn more at www.facebook.com/gatrotary Follow Gatlinburg Rotary on Social Media www.facebook.com/gatrotary www.instagram.com/gatrotary What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com Gatlinburg Grind is a family owned coffee shop that roasts its own coffee beans and bakes its own pastries. They also buy their own diamonds and rings!
In this episode, Mike Fowler and Erik Dobell talk to Jeff and Ryan Ownby who own and operate Gatlinburg Grind. We talk about what it's like running a family business, the history of the Ownby family in the Smokies, and PUMPKIN SPICE! Learn more at www.gatlinburggrind.com/ Follow Gatlinburg Grind on Social Media www.facebook.com/gatlinburggrind www.instagram.com/gatlinburggrind www.tiktok.com/@gatlinburggrind What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com Appalachian Wedding Company provides simple and stress-free weddings in the Smoky Mountains without the luxury price tag.
In this episode, Sarah Reagan and Taylor Caldwell return to What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler. They discuss getting married in the Fall, what they've been up to since their last interview, and they have a big announcement about some very romantic tree houses. Learn more at www.appalachianweddingcompany.com/ Follow Appalachian Wedding Company online www.facebook.com/appalachianweddingco/ www.instagram.com/appalachianweddingco# www.tiktok.com/@appalachianweddingco What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com Cristina Grecu Showroom is a wedding-dress boutique in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mostly she offers garment fixing and one-of-a-kind alterations, which you can learn more about in this episode.
Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler learn about how Cristina ended up living in the Smokies and how she became interested in dress alterations. She also has a really cute dog. Learn more at cristinagrecushowroom.com/ Follow Cristina Grecu Showroom online www.facebook.com/cristinagrecushowroom www.instagram.com/cristinagrecushowroom www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-grecu-894148390 What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler www.impossibilitiesshow.com/gatlinburgpod.html Who is Jacqueline Harp? She is the CEO of Smokies Life which is a nonprofit cooperating association whose purpose is to support scientific, historical and interpretive activities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by providing educational products and services to its visitors. In this episode, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler learn about how Jacqueline started working for Smokies Life, what types of services they provide, and something about the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Learn more at https://smokieslife.org/ Follow Smokies Life online www.instagram.com/Smokies.Life/ www.facebook.com/SmokiesLife www.youtube.com/c/GreatSmokyMountains x.com/Smokies_Life Learn more about What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler at https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com Halloween is just a few short weeks away and there is plenty to do to celebrate the holiday in the Smoky Mountains. Ghost Town at SkyLand Ranch Everything was fine at the SkyLand Ranch settlement until lightning struck the old salloOoOoOon and all the people of the town disappeared. Now they appear every autumn to scare the heck out of you! If you don't want to be scared, they can do that too. For information on being scared go to www.skylandranch.com/ghost-town-skyland-ranch/ and for information on not being scared go to www.skylandranch.com/moos-boos-skyland-ranch/ Pigeon Forge Halloween Spooktacular & Safety Day Event This year at the Pigeon Forge Community Center you can take your kids to a safe Halloween event. Local businesses will of course be handing out candy, but they have a bunch of other stuff going on too! Learn more at www.mypigeonforge.com/event/spooktacular-halloween-event/ Coast & Goblins at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Coast and Goblins actually runs the whole month of October, but when you go depends on the type of experience you're looking for. They have Family Friendly Nights, but if you're looking for something more intense they have Not So Family Friendly Nights as well. You can learn more and see the schedule at www.pigeonforge.com/event/coasts-goblins/ Trick or Treating at the Island in Pigeon Forge At 5pm on Halloween night, The Island in Pigeon Forge is offering Trick or Treating. They'll also have the place decked out all spooky with a Halloween themed water show, themed dining AND themed rides! Learn more at islandinpigeonforge.com/events/halloween Ripley's Trick or Treat Kick Off Karnival This midday event takes place on October 31st and is FREE to the public. They'll have contests, costumed characters and candy AND it'll be themed around Wicked! Learn more at www.gatlinburg.com/event/ripleys-trick-or-treat-kick-off-karnival/25/ Halloween in the Holler Moonshine Mountain Coaster is going to be doing spOoOoOoky rides at select dates during the month of October. Learn more at www.gatlinburg.com/event/halloween-in-the-holler/366/ Fright Nights Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October is FRIGHT NIGHTS at Ripley's Haunted Adventure. Be sure to wear a diaper, you'll need it. Learn more at www.gatlinburg.com/event/fright-nights/1170/ Planning a vacation can be difficult, so I tried to do the hard stuff for you. Sign up for the Impossibilities newsletter and you'll get a FREE 3-day itinerary helping you plan your trip to Tennessee! Click HERE to sign up!  The Best Restaurant in Gatlinburg? Split Rail Eats owners John and Corbin (What's Up Gatlinburg #13)10/7/2025 John and Corbin own and operate Split Rail Eats in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to John and Corbin about why they decided to open a restaurant in the Smokies, their business philosophy, and whether or not white gravy belongs on sushi. Learn more at splitraileats.com/ Follow Split Rail Eats online www.instagram.com/splitraileats www.facebook.com/SplitRailEats What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com Kelly Rusk owns and operates the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair that runs every July and October at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
In this episode, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to Kelly about the history of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair, how she got involved, and what types of things you can see there. Erik also tries to start some beef to start some controversy and drum up viewers. Learn more about the fair at craftsmenfair.com/ Follow the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair online www.facebook.com/gatlinburgcraftsmensfair www.tiktok.com/@craftsmens.fair www.youtube.com/@GatlinburgCraftsmensFair What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com |