Smoky Mountains holiday magic

Posted by Susan Espiritu | Nov 27, 2025 | Blount, Our Town Outdoors | 0

When the Smoky Mountains trade autumn gold for winter’s hush, Blount County lights up with homespun holiday magic. Tree lightings glow beneath mountain stars, fireside concerts fill the air with carols and cheerful markets overflow with handcrafted treasures and Appalachian warmth. From Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol to the jingle of Reindeer Run, every event in the Greater Smokies Region this holiday season sparkles with small-town spirit and big-hearted joy.

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Susan Espiritu

Susan Espiritu is a lifelong Tennessean, born and raised in Fountain City with a short stint in Hawaii where she met her husband of now over 50 years, Charlie. Susan graduated in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee plus Master’s and Ed.S. degrees in Educational Leadership from University of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University, respectively. She taught in Knox County schools for over twenty years and served as principal of two KCS for a combined 16 years. After retirement, her love of writing led to a connection with Sandra Clark and KnoxTNToday evolving into a dream retirement of managing the online news in Clark’s semi-retirements. Susan cherishes time spent with husband Charlie, two daughters Maria & Kalea, and son Billy who have blessed her with nine grandchildren and one great grandson.

Smoky Mountains holiday magic

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