Gatlinburg's trolley system is the fifth largest mass transit system in the state of Tennessee. The trolley system was established in 1980 with a fleet of only six trolleys. Gatlinburg now has 20 trolleys that service approximately 50 miles in and around Gatlinburg and surrounding areas.
Thanks to a grant received previously, you can view the locations and approximate arrival times at numerous trolley shelters through a global positioning system.
You can board our trolleys at more than 100 locations throughout the City of Gatlinburg. Anywhere you see the Street Trolley sign, you're just minutes away from climbing aboard.

The Gatlinburg trolleys are color coded by route. Look for the signs posted on the front and sides of each trolley to ensure you are on the correct route.

Gatlinburg Trolley Routes include:

UPTOWN LOOP - Red Route - Fare .50
Route runs from the Gatlinburg Mass Transit Center to south on River Road to the Parkway then north on Historic Nature Trail by the Gatlinburg Convention Center to Park Vista Hotel. Trolley continues down Cherokee Orchard Road to Baskins Creek, onto Stephens, Woliss and Newton Lane then enters back onto the Parkway at traffic light #6. Check winter schedule for time. Exact change is required.

NATIONAL PARK - Tan Route - Fare $2.00 Round Trip
June through October. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. The National Park trolley runs June through October and begins at the Gatlinburg Mass Transit Center. Trolley runs down River Road and then onto the Parkway into the Park. Stops include the Sugarlands Visitor Center, Laurel Falls Parking Area and Elkmont Campground before returning to Gatlinburg. Trip lasts about 1 1/2 hours. Exact change is required.

ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY - Yellow Route - Fare $1.00 All Day
Runs 10 am to 6 pm. Delightful mini-trolleys service the famous Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Trolleys may be boarded at the Gatlinburg Mass Transit Center. Trolley makes the entire Glades/Buckhorn Loop. One fare provides unlimited trolley access along the route. This route is offered April through December 31st. Exact change required.

DOLLYWOOD & PIGEON FORGE - Pink Route - Fare 1.00 Each Way
Offers convenient access to Dollywood and the Pigeon Forge Trolley Center at Patriot Park. Trolleys depart approximately every hour in season. Departure is from the Gatlinburg Mass Transit Center at traffic light #5. Check winter schedule for times. Exact change is required.

EAST PARKWAY & CITY HALL - Blue Route - Fare .50
Route serves the free Gatlinburg Park-n-Ride lot located next to City Hall on Highway 321. Offers convenient access to shops, lodgings and attractions. Route begins at the Gatlinburg Mass Transit Center and runs a loop to the Gatlinburg Community Center and back. Check winter schedule for times. Exact change is required.
PARKWAY & WELCOME CENTER - Purple Route - Fare .50
Route serves the free Gatlinburg Park-n-Ride lot and Gatlinburg Welcome Center located on the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Route ends at the Gatlinburg Mass Transit Center at traffic light #5 in downtown Gatlinburg. Check winter schedule for times. Exact change is required.