Personalities

Who Thrives in Gatlinburg's Volunteer State lifestyle?

Is Gatlinburg right for me? If you're an Adventure, Nature, or History Junkie, Homesteader, or Cowboy, you'll find your heaven in the Smokies' endless trails. If you're a Surfer Dude, Beach Bum, or Wall Street Exec, you'll miss ocean waves and high rises fast.

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Who Fits Gatlinburg Best?

Ranked by how well each personality tends to thrive here, from can't-miss matches to tougher fits.

Adventure Junkie

Great Fit
95%

Alum Cave Trail and white water rafting or trout fishing daily.

Nature Junkie

Great Fit
95%

Plenty of wildlife, flora and fauna, and walking or hiking trails for every level of outdoorsmen.

Homesteader

Great Fit
92%

Mountain land for chickens, gardens, and off grid living.

History Buff

Great Fit
90%

Explore thousands of years of human history, from from the prehistoric Paleo Indians to Civilian Conservationon Corps enrollees in the 20th century.

Retired Military

Great Fit
88%

Tight knit Appalachian community values your patriotic service.

Cowboy

Great Fit
85%

Sugarlands horseback rides through authentic mountain country.

DIYer

Great Fit
82%

Log cabins need constant repairs and creative fixes all year long.

Farmer's Market Regular

Good Fit
78%

Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community sells plenty of local creations and natural delicacies.

Dog Momma

Good Fit
75%

Cades Cove Loop lets pups explore endless nature and pee-mail targets.

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