The two new buildings would be located on unused property near the American Eagle Foundation.
The need for affordable housing for workers in the area has been a concern in Sevier County for years â including the need for J1 workers who come here on temporary visas and supplement the workforce during busy seasons.
âItâs pleasing to see a big company like that take control of that and provide housing for employees,â Commissioner Tony Kyker said. âItâs a big problem.â
The planning commission also approved plans Monday for an outdoor axe throwing area and pedal car rental area.
The plans called for a covered, walled area on the developmentâs front green where people can toss axes, and a pedal car rental that would include a riding area on the Mountain Mile property. The cars would not be allowed on public roads.
The outdoor space and rides are part of what sets the retail complex apart from others.
The public has moved away from outdoor malls, and people continue to shop online more and more. So the challenge for developments like The Mountain Mile is to provide an experience that gets people to come in.
Even if people donât get on the thrill rides themselves, Greenwood said, a lot of them stop to watch other people try them out.
The outdoor area gives people a chance to sit outside and have a picnic or play games, and live music and restaurants can also draw people to the shops.
Guy Fieri s Downtown Flavortown restaurant coming to Pigeon Forge
In addition to food, guests will be able to bowl, play arcade games, and enjoy a drink at a Tiki bar. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 6:25 AM EDT April 16, 2021
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. A Food Network star will soon bring his unique flavor to Pigeon Forge.
According to a release from FACE Hospitality, plans are in place to open Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown later this year at the Tower Shops within The Mountain Mile development.
The 43,000 square foot facility will be more than a restaurant. It will also feature a 14-lane Duck Pin bowling alley, an arcade, and a full-service Tiki bar.