2025 Calendar of Events
January 9th, 2025: Membership Meeting
- Location: Staybridge Hotel and Suites PF
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Details: The first membership meeting of the year provides networking opportunities and organizational updates. Pre-registration required via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
February 6th, 2025: Ben Humphries’ Bowling for Tourism
- Location: Pigeon Forge Bowling Center
- Time: 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
- Details: This annual bowling tournament benefits tourism initiatives. Multiple sessions are available. Register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
February 24th, 2025: State of the City
- Location: LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- Time: Luncheon 10:45 AM Registration Begins
- Details: Join city officials for an overview of Pigeon Forge’s current projects and future plans. Register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite. *Please note this is a Monday, which not our regualr meeting day.
March 18-19, 2025: TNHTA Day on the Hill
- Location: Cordell Hull State Office Building
- Time: Evening Reception (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) and Legislative Meetings (7:30 AM – 4 PM)
- Details: Engage with state legislators to advocate for the hospitality and tourism industry. Registration is through TNHTA’s website.
March 25th, 2025: SCHTA Joint Member Luncheon
- Location: The Ridge
- Time: Luncheon
- Details: A collaborative event featuring keynote speaker Mark Ezell, providing insights into the industry. Register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
April 10th, 2025: Membership Meeting “Good Morning Pigeon Forge”
- Location: Titanic Attraction
- Time: 8:30 AM – 10 AM
- Details: A unique networking meeting at the Titanic Attraction. Pre-registration required via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
April 17th, 2025: CPR/AED Course
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn
- Time: 9 AM & 1 PM
- Details: Certification course for CPR and AED usage, crucial for workplace safety. CPR and AED certification course with the PFFD. Pre-register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
May 8th, 2025: Membership Meeting
- Location: Pirate’s Voyage
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Details: Membership Meeting featuring Stephanie Huskey as a guest speaker and presentation of Scholarships to deserving Sevier County graduating high school seniors and a fun sample from the Pirate’s show. Register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
June 2025: SCHTA Mayor’s Lunch
- Location: The Ridge
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Details: An opportunity to hear updates from the county’s mayors and engage in networking. Registration through SCHTA.
August 14th, 2025: Membership Meeting “Good morning pigeon forge”
- Location: Margaritaville at the Island – Finn’s Restaurant
- Time: 8:30 AM – 10 AM
- Details: Connect with members while hearing from Speaker Jim Evans with Knoxville’s Metropolitan Airport Authority/TYS. Register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
August 21st 2025: SCHTA Stars of the Industry
- Location: Country Tonite Theatre
- Time: 2 PM
- Details: Celebrate outstanding individuals in the hospitality and tourism industry. Registration through SCHTA.
September 18th-20th, 2025: Governor’s Conference on Tourism
- Location: Kingsport
- Time: All-Day Events
- Details: TNHTA Statewide conference covering tourism strategies and developments. Registration via TNHTA’s website.
September 25th, 2025: Annual Benefit Golf Tournament Presented by Food city
- Location: Sevierville Golf Course
- Time: All-Day Event
- Details: A fundraising golf event to support industry initiatives. Register at PFHospitality.org.
OCTOBER 9th, 2025
- Location: TBA
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Details: TBA
November 13th, 2025: America’s Heroes Tribute Luncheon
- Location: Dolly’s Stampede
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Details: Honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel. Register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
November 20th, 2025: CPR/AED Course
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn
- Time: 9 AM & 1 PM
- Details: Certification course for CPR and AED usage, crucial for workplace safety. CPR and AED certification course with the PFFD. Pre-register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
December 11th, 2025: Holiday Membership Meeting
- Location: Camp Margaritaville
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Details: A festive conclusion to the year with networking and celebration. Register via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.
December 2025: Frontline Employee Christmas Party
- Location: TBA
- Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
- Details: Celebrate frontline employees with an evening of fun, food, and prizes. Pre-registration required via PFHTA’s Eventbrite.