Eastern Tennessee's mountain tourism corridor spans from Gatlinburg's oversupplied cabin market through the emerging quiet-side towns of Townsend and Wears Valley, the Cherokee National Forest adventure corridors, and the Cumberland Plateau's western edge. This in-depth analysis covers Sevier County supply dynamics, Pigeon Forge entertainment demand, Knoxville's drive-market pipeline, and what these trends mean for STR operators across the entire Southern Appalachian region.