Pigeon Forge Traffic - avoid if possible

Redhawkjrt · 03-04-2010, 08:48 PM

The 2010 Pigeon Forge Grand Rod Run is the same weekend as DGRRX, as it was last year. I made the mistake of coming down thru Pigeon Forge from Knoxville last year, and probably lost at least half an hour CRAWLING thru the traffic jam. This was on Thursday, mind you, before everyone was likely there. So, if you can, plan another route, or plan on being patient.

Kentetsu · 03-04-2010, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Last year it came down to a coin toss as to which way we would come down from Knoxville. This year, the wife wants to take the "other" route, so this is very helpful information.

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Kentetsu · 03-05-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kentetsu

Thanks for the heads up. Last year it came down to a coin toss as to which way we would come down from Knoxville. This year, the wife wants to take the "other" route, so this is very helpful information.

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So I told my wife about this last night, and she's actually pissed at me! lol. Muttered something about always being right. Go figure.

War Eagle · 03-05-2010, 06:55 AM

Does the rock slide on I-40 affect any of you coming from TN? Not sure if it would be thought you should know.

http://www.exploreasheville.com/loca...FZZg2god5QsCag

daleclark · 03-05-2010, 01:53 PM

Pigeon Forge traffic SUCKS even on a regular day. I can't imagine it with an event going on!

My wife HATES Pigeon Forge, it is ridiculously commercialized. Whenever we go to the Smokies we cut through the park to Gatlinburg. It's commercial, but at least it's well designed and well put together.

Dale

03-04-2010, 08:48 PM	#1
Redhawkjrt Brake, Turn, Go! Repeat. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, Il. Posts: 114 Rep Power: 17	Pigeon Forge Traffic - avoid if possible The 2010 Pigeon Forge Grand Rod Run is the same weekend as DGRRX, as it was last year. I made the mistake of coming down thru Pigeon Forge from Knoxville last year, and probably lost at least half an hour CRAWLING thru the traffic jam. This was on Thursday, mind you, before everyone was likely there. So, if you can, plan another route, or plan on being patient. __________________ Redhawk Last edited by Redhawkjrt; 03-05-2010 at 07:57 AM.

03-04-2010, 09:57 PM	#2
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 530 Rep Power: 18	Thanks for the heads up. Last year it came down to a coin toss as to which way we would come down from Knoxville. This year, the wife wants to take the "other" route, so this is very helpful information. . __________________ "Learn from the past, or it will become your future...." '85 GS 12a + LSD/Sterling carb/Respeed coilovers/Respeed front swaybar/Respeed adj. rear spring perches/Illuminas/Bilsteins on rear AutoX vids @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Kentetsu1

03-05-2010, 06:55 AM	#4
War Eagle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 240 Rep Power: 18	Does the rock slide on I-40 affect any of you coming from TN? Not sure if it would be thought you should know. http://www.exploreasheville.com/loca...FZZg2god5QsCag __________________

03-05-2010, 01:53 PM	#5
daleclark RX-7 Bad Ass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 105 Rep Power: 17	Pigeon Forge traffic SUCKS even on a regular day. I can't imagine it with an event going on! My wife HATES Pigeon Forge, it is ridiculously commercialized. Whenever we go to the Smokies we cut through the park to Gatlinburg. It's commercial, but at least it's well designed and well put together. Dale