There’s nothing like The Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, an authentic and historic dining and shopping destination nestled in a glorious, natural green space off the parkway. It’s a feast for the eyes and a step beyond the usual tourist areas, offering the warm spirit of Southern hospitality.
The centerpiece of the square is The Old Mill Restaurant, which sits alongside the Little Pigeon River where it flows into the working mill. Floor to ceiling windows look out over the river, where ducks wander the banks, and guests feel a sense of serenity and escape. The restaurant, serving three meals daily, offer regionally flavored food in a family environment where the friendly staff loves to chat with guests. The portions are hearty, reasonably priced and accompanied by signature chow-chows, corn chowder and corn fritters. No meal is complete without a dessert of pecan pie, made fresh daily and available for purchase. Adjacent to the restaurant is the General Store, with an operating millstone grinding several varieties of corn meal, flour and grits for the restaurants and for purchase.
Across the street from The Old Mill Restaurant is Pottery House Café & Grille. Be amazed at the variety of palate-pleasing dishes, served on handmade pottery made next door. Even the soap dishes and ceramic sinks are Pigeon River Pottery originals. Choose from relaxing indoor or outdoor dining, special menu items include signature sandwiches, homemade soups and fresh-baked specialty breads.
Adjacent to the Pottery House Café & Grille are six of the most interesting shops in Pigeon Forge. At the Pigeon River Pottery you’ll discover one-of-a-kind, handmade pottery items with the quality of years gone by, fired in handmade kilns and created by artisans who’ve been there for more than 40 years.
The adjacent Creamery and Candy Shop offers handmade ice cream,
fresh-made taffy, candy and fudge along with bulk vintage candy. The Farmhouse Kitchen sells kitchen items and a variety of gourmet and Old Mill Signature food items, including condiments, preserves, jams and jellies, mixes, desserts, salsas, dips, dressings and sauces.
Keep the kids in mind with a visit to the Toy Bin, where you’ll find stuffed toys, games, books, gizmos and bikes.
Our newest store Sassafras is the perfect place for a unique gift, for either yourself or someone else! Visit us to see beautiful handcrafted jewelry, apparel, purses, bags, hats, scarves, scents, lotions and much more.
If you forget something or want to relive the Old Mill Square experience from home, you can always order from the catalog or online at Old-Mill.com.
Beyond shopping and dining are the other experiences that make a visit to The Old Mill Square a memorable one. You can observe and interact with artisans and skilled potters at the wheel, see candy and ice cream being made, and wander the riverbank or explore the floral gardens and water features. Season events offer a reason to return again and again. For information call 865-428-0771 or visit OldMillSquare.com.