Here are a few pictures from our first snowfall of any substance for the 2011-2012 winter season.  Click on any picture to enlarge -

Effective November 1, 2011

November 1 – December 31, 2011

Sunday – Thursday – 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday and Saturday – 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Holiday Office hours as follows:

Nov. 23 – Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Holiday – 9:00 am to 11:00 pm

 Dec. 26 – Dec. 31  Christmas/New Years Holiday – 9:00 am to 11:00 pm

Office will be CLOSED on December 25, 2011 – No Arrivals to be scheduled for this day!  Pool will be open for guest and Owner use from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Winter  Office hours:

January 1 – March 1, 2012 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The pool will be open 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily (owners and guests to use key code after 5:00 pm)

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 Extended Pool Hours

Extended pool hours for owners and guests will begin on November 1, 2011.  The pool will be open until 10:00 pm nightly.  A new key coded side door has been installed which will give owners and guests access to the pool area until 10:00 pm at night.  The key code must be obtained from the Deer Ridge Front Desk at check-in.

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 Make plans to attend now!

Cooter’s 3^rd Annual Hazzard Run Convoy of Dukes of Hazzard

General Lee’s Heads from Music City to Great Smoky Mountains

On Saturday, October 1, a convoy of orange 1969 Dodge Chargers along with other vehicles from “Hazzard County” will make their way from Cooter’s Place in Nashville to Cooter’s Place in Gatlinburg for the 3^rd Annual Hazzard Run. Beginning at 3:00pm on Saturday, the convoy will parade on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg Afterward the cars will be showcased at Cooter’s Place in Gatlinburg for the remainder of the weekend.

Actor Ben “Cooter” Jones and actor Rick “Cletus” Hurst will be available to sign autographs and greet Dukes of Hazzard fans after the parade at Cooter’s Place in Gatlinburg as well as on Sunday, October 2 at the same location.

Live entertainment on Saturday features bluegrass band New Mountain Grass from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. On Sunday, October 2 The Holloway Sisters & Outta The Blue will perform from 10:00am until 12:00pm.

“The General Lee is the most famous car on the planet,” says Ben “Cooter” Jones, “and there are hundreds of them throughout America. I love getting together with the car owners to cruise along some of our country’s beautiful roads. We have a ball and really turn some heads!”

Cooter’s Place in the Smokies is owned by Ben Jones and his wife, Alma Viator. After starring as “Cooter”, Jones served two terms in the United States Congress. He now lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The couple also own Cooter’s Place in Nashville. Both attractions are filled with memorabilia from the ever-popular TV series The Dukes of Hazzard.

For more information on Cooter’s 3^rd Annual Hazzard Run visit website 

or call the Gatlinburg location at 865-430-9909.

Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

** These hours will be in effect through October 31, 2011. Office and Pool hours for November 1, 2011 until the end of the year are yet to be determined.**

Guest Comments

Our stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort was very comfortable and relaxing. The accommodations exceeded our expectations. Deer Ridge is easy to access and provides a wonderful view. Very quiet. Pool enjoyable. Beds and linens superior. Perfect for a family of four.”

“Beautiful condo with the most amazing view ever!!!” We were truly impressed with the condo and what an amazing view it had! The condo was very clean and comfortable with all of the extra touches that made it very upscale and modern. My husband kept saying that he couldn’t believe how nice the place was for the price we paid. The staff at the resort were very helpful and friendly. Our son loved the pool and hot tub at the clubhouse and having his own room with a big flat screen tv and his own bathroom. He cried when it came time to leave for home. We were very lucky to have found this place. The staff quick at answering any questions I had. He even called when we got there to make sure we were happy and comfortable. We will be back again next year and would never consider staying anywhere else.”

“Myself, wife, and two boys (12,9) stayed for a week and it was even better than I expected. The condo is way at the top of a mountain and the view is breath taking. The condo was very clean and organized and the grounds and swimming pool very well kept. The workers at the front desk very nice and helpful. The location of the condo is about 15 min outside Gatlinburg but if you are gonna white water raft or zip line (climb works) you right by it. Everyone was very helpful with reservations and leaving info on the sights. We will be going back!!!”

“This place was perfect for me and my teenage son. I liked that we had our own rooms and bathrooms. It is well decorated and has a beautiful view. I would imagine in bad (winter) weather conditions it could be tricky to reach, but we had no issues during our summer trip. Check in was easy and the people were very nice. There is a small store just about a mile outside the turn off from the main road. They had last minute things we needed, prepared food, etc. They were very nice and became a daily stop. This is off the beaten path, but not too far. We did not find it difficult to get to our destinations in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge yet it was away from all the tourists near town. Thanks a lot! I would highly recommend. ”

“This is our 4th stay at Deer Ridge. Never are we disappointed, R&R is our only purpose and it works. We will both be retired in December 2011. Trusting our future yields many trips to Deer ridge. Aside from trips to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, we just love hanging out in Cosby and Cobbly Knob. The Alamo is such a great place to dine. We especially like to drive on the “side-roads” and take in the scenery. The pool and hot tub are very relaxing too. Thanks for being such great hosts. We’ll be back for sure.”