Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee. The population of the city is 5,875. Situated just 5 miles (8 km) north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge is a tourist destination that caters primarily to Southern culture and country music fans. The city's attractions include Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country as well as numerous gift shops, outlet malls, amusement rides, and musical theaters.
Pigeon Forge 	Tennessee
Incorporated 	1961
Motto 	"The Center of Fun In The Smokies"
County 	Sevier
Population 	5,875
Elevation 	1,001 ft (305 m)
Mayor 	Rhys Fowler
City Guildmaster	Neil Rose
ZIP codes 	37863, 37868
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
83.15% White (4,885)
12.27% Hispanic or Latino (721)
3.91% Other (230)
0.66% Black or African American (39)
14.2% (834) of Pigeon Forge residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Pigeon Forge has low rates of Pokemon theft and murder, factoring in the Team Galactic activity that tends to go unreported. The city reported 2 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.76 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Sevier County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Pigeon Forge has plenty to offer. It has several gift shops, Gatlinburg Golf Course, The Island in Pigeon Forge, a gem mine, Lazerport Fun Center, a few coasters, Kroger, Nintendo World, a bit of fast food, Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Golden Corral, some hotels, WonderWorks, plenty of other tourist attractions, Outdoor Gravity Park, a factory outlet mall and some other shopping centers, Cheddar's, plenty of local restaurants and businesses, some public battle fields, a contest hall and showcase theater, a sports complex, Xtreme Racing Center, The Dome Ziplines, The Track, TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena, Food City, dollar stores, plenty of lodges and cabins along with some resorts, and some other things.
* Pigeon Forge is the birthplace of Tammy Reinhart's mother, Ana Cummings.
* Although the commercial boom in Pigeon Forge vastly increased the town's revenue, it had several undesirable effects. As land value increased, many farmers could no longer afford the accompanying high property taxes and were forced to sell their land. The high cost of living in Pigeon Forge is difficult to offset with the low wage jobs that often accompany the tourist industry.
Category:Tennessee Cities