Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Village, a 25-shop complex on three acres along Glades Road in Gatlinburg, has opened. According to Jeff and Sherry Price, owners and developers of the complex, all 25 shops have been leased and are now occupied by a variety of crafters.
“I’m the original developer of Morning Mist Gallery, and with this complex I envisioned something similar: a collection of artists and crafters. I had a gallery at one time and I enjoy being in the arts and crafts community,” Jeff Price said.
According to Price, the shops were leased even before the 24,000-square-foot complex was built. “I’ve had to turn away a lot of potential talent.” As a result, the Prices are already planning to enlarge the complex, which is rustic in design to “maintain the atmosphere of the Glades.”
Already open in the complex is The Ship at Jared’s Grill, which is being managed by the Price’s son, Jeff Jr. “It’s an authentic English Pub,” Sherry Price said. “It’s something Jeff Sr. has wanted to do for several years. It’s decorated with things from England, and we’ll have 20 beers on draft, including some unusual ones, and a lot of imports.”
She said the menu will include many of the favorites that had been served at Jared’s Grill in Sevierville, which the Prices have closed. Among the foods offered are cottage pie, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, steaks and a big, British-style Sunday dinner featuring roast beef or turkey.
Some of the other businesses opening in the Village include a coffee shop, candle maker, art galleries, a potter and a Christmas shop. Many of the stores will feature their own handmade crafts.