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Encyclopedia > Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,083. Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Sevier County (pronounced severe) is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and is named for John Sevier. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...


Pigeon Forge is a popular tourist stop, its largest attraction being Dollywood, and the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park. U.S. 441 is the major highway through town, connecting to Interstate 40 in Sevierville to the northwest, and going past Gatlinburg through the park and to Cherokee, North Carolina to the southeast. A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ... In general, Attraction is a force, that moves one object to another. ... Dollywood is a theme park owned by country music singer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. ... Cades Cove panorama The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. ... U.S. Highway 441 is a spur of U.S. Highway 41. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... Sevierville is a city located in Sevier County, Tennessee, and is its county seat6. ... Gatlinburg is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee, with a total population of 3,828, as of the 2000 U.S. census. ... An Australian park A park is any of a number of geographic features. ... Cherokee is a town in Swain County, North Carolina. ...


The name of the city itself refers to the Little Pigeon River, a river on which the city was first founded as a furnace and iron forge by Isaac Love in 1820.[1] The Little Pigeon River is a scenic stream of Sevier County in East Tennessee. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

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Geography

Pigeon Forge is located at 35°47′38″N, 83°33′51″W (35.793946, -83.564124)GR1 on the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias TN county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The Little Pigeon River is a scenic stream of Sevier County in East Tennessee. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.0 km² (11.6 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,083 people, 2,021 households, and 1,402 families residing in the city. The population density was 169.5/km² (438.8/mi²). There were 2,799 housing units at an average density of 93.3/km² (241.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.71% White, 0.65% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.93% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.70% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 2,021 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.89. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $30,746, and the median income for a family was $34,505. Males had a median income of $26,397 versus $21,370 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,621. About 10.0% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Attractions and events

Attractions and events in Pigeon Forge include the Dollywood theme park, the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, the award-winning Country Tonite Theatre, the Miracle Theater, other performing arts venues, and such seasonal events as Winterfest. These attractions and the natural beauty of the area draw approximately 11 million people a year.[2] The newest attractions are the Halsons Helicopter Museum and the Magic Beyond Belief Show featuring longtime Pigeon Forge magician, Terry Evanswood. The Carbo's Police Museum, which is privately operated and not run by the Pigeon Forge Police Department has been open since 1976. Dollywood is a theme park owned by country music singer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. ... Theme Park is a simulation computer game designed by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1994, in which the player designs and operates an amusement park. ... Animatronic Quartet in front entrance to museum The Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame is a site operated at Dollywood by the Southern Gospel Music Association. ... Country Tonite Theatre is an award-winning theater located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. ... The Miracle Theater is an Christian-themed attraction located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. ... Performing professionally since the age of 10 ([1]), Terry Evanswood has appeared in live stage shows and on television throughout the United States as well as on international stages. ... The Pigeon Force Police Department, sometimes referred to as PFPD, is the primary law enforcement organization serving Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in the United States. ...


Car and truck shows

Pigeon Forge has become the southeast mecca for car and truck enthusiasts. The calendar of car and truck show events runs from April through September and has included the following:

  • Spring Grand Rod Run
  • Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals
  • Hooter's GMC/Chevy Truckin' Nationals
  • Annual Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Roundup
  • Great Smoky Mountain Truck Show
  • Silver Dollar Open Rod Run
  • Pontiac Car Club Show
  • Camaro, Chevelle, Nova Nationals
  • Cobra Mustang Club
  • Shades of the Past Rod Run Show
  • Fall Grand Rod Run
  • Smoky Mountain Model-A Car Rally

Pigeon Forge Public Services

This is a purely informative article about the city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This lists Public Services. Public services is a term usually used to mean services provided by government to its citizens, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing private provision of services. ...


Public Services

Pigeon Forge Public Services employees over 300 people.[3] The city has 100 miles of water piping, 430 fire hydrants, 8 water tanks and 4 pump stations.[4]


The current mayor is Ralph Chance.[5]


Mass Transit

Pigeon Forge Transit has over 100 trolley stops.[6] Pigeon Forge is a city located in Sevier County, Tennessee. ... The word transit, when used alone, has several possible meanings in English means of transport, including mass transit, rapid transit, public transit, public transport Further information: transit (transportation) in astronomy an event involving two bodies along the same line of sight Further information: astronomical transit in navigational position lines when... This article refers to the mass transit vehicle running on rails. ...

Dollywood is a theme park owned by country music singer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. ... In most counties in the United States the local trial courts conduct their business in a centrally located courthouse which may also house the offices of the county treasurer, clerk and recorder and assessor. ...

Water Plant

The Water Plant in Pigeon Forge can treat 12,000,000 gallons of water per day. The city storage system holds 6,650,000 gallons of water. The city inspects the plant 365 days a year. The city supplies Gatlinburg with 1,000,000 gallons of water per day.[14] Pigeon Forge is a city located in Sevier County, Tennessee. ... Gatlinburg is a city located in Sevier County, Tennessee. ...


Sanitation Department

The department has 18 employees cleans the garbage out of all the dumpsters and cleans the streets.[15]There is also a wastewater system. It consists of 65 miles of pipe with 1,500 manholes.[16] A department is a part of a larger organization with a specific responsibility. ... Look up garbage in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


Fleet Maintenence

This department services and repairs all city vehichles. The City has 182 automobiles that are serviced each year by this department.[17] A department is a part of a larger organization with a specific responsibility. ... Car redirects here. ...


Street Department

This department maintains 84 miles of city roads. This department consists of 23 employees.[18] A department is a part of a larger organization with a specific responsibility. ...


Parks and Recreation

Pigeon Forge has two parks. City park is an 18 acre park. City park consists of a Pigeon Forge is a city located in Sevier County, Tennessee. ...

  • 1.25 mile walking trail[19]
  • 5 lighted softball/baseball fields[20]
  • 2 asphalt basketball courts[21]
  • 6 lighted tennis courts[22]
  • 1 lighted volleyball court[23]
  • 1 horseshoe pit[24]
  • 2 lighted pavilions[25]
  • 2 unlighted playgrounds[26]
  • 2 concession stands[27]
  • 1 outdoor swimming pool[28]


Patriot Park is 16 acres. It consists of a

  • 1 lighted pavilion[29]
  • 1/2 mile lighted walking trail[30]
  • 16 picnic tables[31]
  • 1 lighted Gazebo [32]
  • 18 park benches[33]

References

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  5. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/cg/index.htm
  6. ^ http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org/fares.html
  7. ^ http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org/fares.html
  8. ^ http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org/fares.html
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  14. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/cs/publicworks/waterplant.htm
  15. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/cs/publicworks/sanitation.htm
  16. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/cs/publicworks/waterplant.htm
  17. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/cs/publicworks/fleetmaintenance.htm
  18. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/cs/publicworks/street.htm
  19. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/pdf/programguide.pdf
  20. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/pdf/programguide.pdf
  21. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/pdf/programguide.pdf
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  33. ^ http://www.cityofpigeonforge.com/pdf/programguide.pdf

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