We bought Firefly Hollow after visiting the area for many years and staying in several cabins. When we got closer to retirement, we had our eyes set on a Destin beach condo, but our heart was in the Smokey Mountains. We haven’t regretted that decision and now own a second cabin in Pigeon Forge. So why the cabin name Firefly Hollow? Every year, a unique event takes place exclusively in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The Synchronous Firefly or the scientific name, Photinus Carolinus, puts on a spectacular show where tens of thousands of these one of a kind lightning bugs synchronize their lights and flash in unison. The event has become so popular
folks have to register ahead of time, get a number if you’re lucky and be shuttled into the area to watch the magical light show. So, when you’re sitting around our firepit, roasting marshmallows for your smore’s (each stay gets a complimentary supply), hopefully you will see some magical fireflies dancing around. Now whether these are the Synchronous type is a wild guess. But now you know the story behind the name.