A little lift warm-up at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg before the chairs and cabins fill with excited, eager, and anxious guests.😃 Video taken on Tuesday morning.📲 | Gatlinburg NOW

It's always best to slow down like I did yesterday in Gatlinburg, as seen in this video. I walk for exercise and with a purpose, but I also love to pause and capture these moments, even as a local. It's so easy to fall prey to a jaded mindset. I credit my slowdowns for the continuous appreciation of my home. There shouldn't be sadness here.🥰 | Gatlinburg NOW

The Little Pigeon River was doing what we all love to see in Gatlinburg. The waters were rolling along as I stopped to take this video on Friday. It may have been a slight deterrent to some plans, but the rains that filled these beds were welcome.🥰🌊 | Gatlinburg NOW