Springtime at The Old Mill
Celebrate the season with live music, warm Southern hospitality, and the charm of our shops and restaurants. And on Mother’s Day, every mom who dines at The Old Mill Restaurant or the Pottery House Cafe will receive a rose—our heartfelt way of honoring the women who make life beautiful. Make this spring one to remember, at The Old Mill.
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April Events
March 5th to May 1st - Spring Menu at Old Forge Distillery
Spring in the Smokies is pure magic! Sip on seasonal cocktails, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy fresh mountain air on Old Forge Distillery’s patio. Come join the fun!
March to May - Live Music
Kick back with great drinks and good vibes! Join us for live music on the patio at Old Forge Distillery every Monday and Saturday from 4:00–7:00 PM!
April - Spring Florals
Explore our gardens all month long! Enjoy the hundreds of daffodils and tulip bulbs our gardener, Reece, has planted this year. You will also see Redbud and Dogwood trees in full color, the azaleas bursting in purple, pink, white, and red, irises of all sizes and colors can be seen all around, and many more blooms to behold throughout the season like gladiolas, violas, and trillium.
April 19th - Breakfast & Brunch with The Easter Bunny
SOLD OUT! Join us at The Pottery House Cafe for our annual Breakfast & Brunch with the Easter Bunny! Bring your little ones to enjoy a delicious menu while the Easter Bunny comes by with a special treat. After your meal, stay a while and enjoy egg dyeing and fun games on the green.
Reservations open starting 3/19.
April 20th - Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
Join us for Easter Sunday morning sunrise service with The Forge Church of Pigeon Forge at the Gazebo at Pottery House Cafe.
May 11th - Mother’s Day
Treat Mom to a wonderful meal this Mother’s Day at The Old Mill Restaurant or Pottery House Cafe! We’ll be handing out yellow roses to make her day extra special.
May - Spring Jams & Jellies
Savor the taste of spring with our handmade jams and jellies at The Old Mill Farmhouse Kitchen! Made with fresh, local Tennessee strawberries, our heritage line is a true treat. Available in-store and online!
Guided Tours of the Historic Old Mill
Let us take you back to 1830 on a guided tour of our Historic Old Mill. Still operating today, very much as it did in 1830, our gristmill is listed on the National Register Of Historic Places and is also a stop on the Tennessee Civil War Trail.
Our tour guide, Emmitt, has been around the mill for more than 50 years, having played in the millpond as a kid and then became a miller’s assistant as a teenager. He regales visitors with stories, rumors, and quite a few facts, about how the mill has been in continuous operation since it opened almost 200 years ago. This is a family-friendly tour that guests of all ages will enjoy!
Tour Times*:
Tuesday – Friday
2pm – 5pm, Every 30 Minutes
Saturdays
10am – 5pm, Every 30 Minutes
*Tour schedule is subject to change without notice.
Tour Price:
$8 per guest for adults
$4 for students ages 6 - 26 (student ID may be requested)
Free for kids 5 and under.
Buy 4 or more tickets and save $1 per ticket.
Additional Details:
Tours are limited to 10 guests at a time
Tickets for the tour are purchased in the Old Mill General Store the day of the tour.