Old mill shops — Restaurant in Pigeon Forge

They haven't changed anything in 20 years and I don't think they need to. The Old Mill restaurant is a long time favorite and seems to be a part of everyone's trip to Pigeon Forge. Two hour waits for a table are common during the busy season. The shops provide a place to fill time while waiting for a table. Some shops have restaurant speakers calling names for tables, others don't - plan accordingly. Whoever owns this complex is a cartel level genius. They created a quasi captive audience for their stores instead of a restaurant lobby. That being said, all are filled with smoky merch and higher quality...

Great little shops. But there is literally one toilet for women and one for men now in the whole complex unless you are at the restaurant. There used to be a bathroom with several stalls that have now been closed. You are told you can go to the trolley station across the big parking lot too. Well people who have disabilities or incontinence can’t go that far. So prepare to stand in line waiting at the one bathroom with one toilet or walk a country mile to go to the...

The General Store is next to the restaurant and is a great place to hangout while waiting. A lot of great options, similar to what you might see at Cracker Barrel but a little more unique. They do sell corn to feed the ducks, you have to walk back to the other side of the restaurant to get to the river access and the ducks and geese will come right up to you. Great...