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Sometimes one stumbles upon a thing they didn't know they'd been missing until it hits 'em square in the face. This happened in the very best way last week to a few of the MLC staff. After visiting a new MLC property (which is gorgeous and exciting--stay tuned!), the team decided to stop and grab lunch. The new home's owner suggested we try a nearby spot called Split Rail Eats. It was a bit off the beaten path, tucked away in a delightful shopping area on Glades Road in Gatlinburg. We arrived an ...

2022 has been a year of reflection for our Mountain Laurel Chalets team. As we've celebrated our 50th anniversary in a multitude of meaningful ways, the common theme over the last many months has been that of deep, deep gratitude. We have so much to... ...

My wife, Susan, and I welcomed our first grandchild earlier this year year, and to say he has turned our world upside down (in the very best way) is an understatement. He is practically perfect! In the history of all the world's grandchildren, I can assure you there has never been a cuter one than mine. See for yourselves: ...

We live in an age of seemingly endless options. Just walk down your local grocery store aisle and you’ll be reminded how true that statement is. Want some cereal? Here are 1,278 options. Peanut butter? You can have crunchy or smooth or organic or sugar-free or honey roasted or unsalted or Peter Pan or Smuckers or…have you considered almond butter? The endless options can be wonderful, but they can be equally as exhausting to sort through, and we often end up suffering from analysis paralysis as ...

Four million babies are born in America each year, and nearly 6,000 of those are born with an extra chromosome that results in Down syndrome. On four consecutive July days in 2019, four children with this condition were born on the very same floor of the very same hospital. Down syndrome affects less than .01% of all babies in America, and the chances of a hospital delivering four affected children in four consecutive days is highly unlikely. This unlikely event resulted in a beautiful story tha ...

Everyone has a hero. Many heroes are found working behind the scenes, doing the thankless work that keeps our communities going. Whether it be a mother, pastor, teacher, service member, or friend, a hero sacrifices time and talents for the betterment of those around him or her. People like this are the backbones of society. ...

Everyone has a hero. Many heroes are found working behind the scenes, doing the thankless work that keeps our communities going. Whether it be a mother, pastor, teacher, service member, or friend, a hero sacrifices time and talents for the betterment of those around him or her. People like this are the backbones of society. ...

There is never a dull moment in Gatlinburg. Surrounded by the abundant beauty of the mountains, this place never ceases to draw in a crowd of people from all over the world. However, Gatlinburg offers more than just scenery. This city is filled with dozens of fun and exciting attractions. ...

The weather is starting to warm up and the flowers are starting to bloom which means that spring is just around the corner! You don’t have to venture far into the park to enjoy a hike. If you’re a beginner hiker looking for a leisurely walk... ...

Did you know that Ripley’s of the Aquarium of the Smokies was voted the #1 Aquarium in all of the United States? Here are just a few reasons why: ...