The game takes place in modern-day Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a small but bustling mountain town nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, thriving tourism industry, and deep-rooted Appalachian culture, Gatlinburg is a place where history, nature, and commerce collide.
Modern-Day Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg is a gateway town, serving as one of the primary entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the United States. The town is small in population but massive in tourism, with millions of visitors each year filling its streets, hiking its trails, and exploring its many attractions.
The town’s economy thrives on tourism, with a main strip packed with shops, restaurants, attractions, and hotels, all designed to cater to travelers looking for a mix of mountain charm and modern entertainment. Visitors come for the panoramic views, outdoor adventures, and the unique blend of old-world craftsmanship and commercial spectacle.
Beyond the tourist-heavy areas, Gatlinburg is also a community, with a mix of locals who have lived here for generations and transplants drawn to the mountains’ beauty and mystique. It is a place of small-town traditions, deep-rooted family ties, and a quiet resilience that has allowed it to survive fires, floods, and the constant influx of outsiders.
Gatlinburg’s character shifts with the seasons—in the summer, it is alive with families, hikers, and festival-goers. In the fall, it transforms into a place of golden leaves and harvest celebrations. In winter, the town becomes a holiday wonderland, with snow-covered streets and lights twinkling against the mountain backdrop.
Though its modern industry is built on tourism, crafts, and hospitality, its history is steeped in Appalachian folklore, old-world traditions, and a rugged spirit that has endured for centuries. It is a place where past and present exist side by side, where the mountains hold stories older than the town itself, and where the line between reality and legend sometimes feels a little thinner than it should be.
Sub-Locations
Camp Pinecrest Pigeon Forge Outlet Mall The Hall of Mirrors The Rusty Nail The Quarter House The Hollow Inn