Taco Bell

This Taco Bell is at 3310 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, on the main commercial strip that carries most of the town's traffic. It is a standard chain restaurant, and the reason to know about it is practical: it is inexpensive, it is quick, and listings show it open late. Third-party directories list the phone as (865) 908-1193, and the Taco Bell site has the menu and online ordering.

• Address: 3310 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
• Phone: (865) 908-1193.
• Hours: one directory shows a daily schedule that runs late into the night. Confirm in the Taco Bell app, since hours vary by season and holidays.
• Price: inexpensive, with value-menu options.

Pigeon Forge is the entertainment town of the Smokies, and the Parkway is lined with dinner shows, mini golf, go-karts and the road toward Dollywood. After a late show, many sit-down restaurants have stopped serving, and a late-night drive-through or counter is a useful backup. Families with a tight budget also use chain restaurants like this one to balance out the cost of tickets and attractions. For details on the town, see the official Pigeon Forge tourism site.

The national park is a short drive south toward Gatlinburg. If you want an early start, pick up breakfast or snacks the night before, since the park has very few places to buy food once you are on its roads. Entry to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is free, but any vehicle parked longer than 15 minutes needs a parking tag ($5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual) displayed on the dashboard. America the Beautiful and other federal passes are not accepted for it; the Park Service fees page has the details.

The Parkway is slow in the evening and on weekends, and a left turn across traffic can take several light cycles. The town's Fun Time Trolley runs the length of the Parkway, so if you are staying nearby you can leave the car at the hotel. The fare is $1 per ride, with an all-day pass for $3, as of fall 2026; check the city site for current routes.

• Families and groups that need a cheap meal between attractions.
• Night owls leaving a late show.
• Travelers who like a familiar menu.

Order through the app to skip the line during the post-show rush, and check the drive-through status at the store, because layouts vary by location.