Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The key to success in Sevier County is fairly well mapped, in theory. Put together a place with go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and some arcade games and watch the money flow down the mountain like a stream.
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The future must have looked so bright and promising for Reagan Resorts, the owners of Fun Mountain, in the heady days of 1993.
The pieces were all there. Entertainment. Food. Carnival rides. Games.
Today, all that remains of Fun Mountain is dreams and an empty, rusting lot that wouldnât have looked out of place in the Twilight Zone. So what went wrong?
Read the full story: thesmokies.com/fun-mountain
Disclosure: This blog (and YouTube channel) will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you.
The key to success in Sevier County is fairly well mapped, in theory. Put together a place with go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and some arcade games and watch the money flow down the mountain like a stream.
đ¨ RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY
01:08 - Mountain View Hotel: go.stay22.com/CLjxZQ3ToG
01:30 - Best Western Fabulous Chalet: go.stay22.com/a96EaJf_oc
01:30 - Econo Lodge: go.stay22.com/So0y8ZW4g1
01:30 - Lodge Belle-Aire: go.stay22.com/4KiH1AEThK
01:30 - Ramada Inn Four Seasons: go.stay22.com/PrW9D_ekwP
01:30 - Smokyland Motel: go.stay22.com/5st1Kp12va
The future must have looked so bright and promising for Reagan Resorts, the owners of Fun Mountain, in the heady days of 1993.
The pieces were all there. Entertainment. Food. Carnival rides. Games.
Today, all that remains of Fun Mountain is dreams and an empty, rusting lot that wouldnât have looked out of place in the Twilight Zone. So what went wrong?
Read the full story: thesmokies.com/fun-mountain
Disclosure: This blog (and YouTube channel) will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you.
