If you have been visiting Gatlinburg for a long time, you are probably already aware that The Peddler Steakhouse has been serving delicious meals in the area for over 40 years, dating all the way back to when it was converted from a residence of the Ogle family into a restaurant in 1976. However, if you are a newer visitor, or even if you have been dining with us for decades, you may not know about all of the ways that The Peddler Steakhouse continues to incorporate history and tradition into everything we do. Read on to find out about some of the top reasons why we are among the most historic Gatlinburg restaurants:
1. Original Stone Chimney
When The Peddler Steakhouse was converted from a private residence of the Ogle family into a restaurant, it was important to everyone that aspects of the original structure were incorporated into the new design, as a way to recognize the historical value of the building. When you visit us for a meal, you will be able to see the original stone chimney that the Ogle family used, proudly showcased in the center of our restaurant. While you are enjoying your meal, you can imagine the Ogle family working to grind corn into meal and flower! You can also see two of the old millstones collected by Earl Ogle at the sign for our restaurant in the front of the building.
2. Our Stained Glass
Another of the reasons why we are among the most historic Gatlinburg restaurants is that we have a gorgeous stained glass installation on the doors of our front entrance, dating back to the 1980’s. Artist Chuck Ottolini created this piece to greet all of the guests who come to join us for a meal at The Peddler Steakhouse, and it was joined by another stained glass installation in 2006, with a stream of trout being depicted over the bar area. These works of art continue to reinforce the historical legacy of The Peddler Steakhouse, and the special connection our restaurant shares with the area.
3. Our Mural
Among the more recent additions to our restaurant (relative to the other items on this list), we have the beautiful mural that is displayed above the host stand at our restaurant. This piece was created by Knoxville artist Ann Lorimer in 2006, and depicts the section of the Little Pigeon River that runs behind The Peddler Steakhouse. Although it is newer than the other things on this list, this mural has now been enjoyed by guests for almost 20 years and has become a core part of our restaurant.
4. The Peddler Tree
Of course, when you visit The Peddler Steakhouse, it is hard to miss the iconic Dawn Redwood tree that stands near the front parking lot by our sign. This tree faced the threat of extinction in the 1900’s, but was brought back to the area as a gift to Beth Ogle from a family friend in the 1950’s, and it has thrived over the years, growing into the 80-foot landmark it is today.
As you can see, there are several reasons why The Peddler Steakhouse is among the most historic Gatlinburg restaurants. If you want to come and join us for a meal soon, like visitors have for so many years, we would love to welcome you. You can reserve a table at our Gatlinburg restaurant right here, and we will see you soon!
