The Apple Barn had become a "Must Stop" location for my wife and I every time we go to the Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg area.
Back when this was a rural area, this was an actual farm and barn, which was built in 1910. The area was purchased to become a more touristy/retail location in the 70s. After several years of restoration, in the early 80's, the barn became the central store at the complex.
