Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville is a shopper’s paradise!

The 12 Days of Christmas can be daunting – especially for overwhelmed holiday shoppers. But popular shopping and vacation destination, Sevierville, Tennessee, can help you make the lords on your Christmas list leap with joy this holiday season. Here are five reasons to shop Sevierville this Christmas season.

1) With over 150 name brand outlet stores, Sevierville is the outlet shopping capital of the Great Smoky Mountains. Check out shopper favorites like Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Center (110 stores ranging from Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach and Old Navy to Kirkland’s and The Disney Store). Now through Christmas Eve shop the 25 days of Christmas sales event.

2) Location, location, location – Sevierville is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is only a day’s drive from over one half the nation’s population. Want an added bonus? It’s right next to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, so your family and friends can enjoy a fun-filled vacation in all three cities.

3) Boutiques and specialty stores abound in historic downtown Sevierville. The Cherry Pit specializes in fabric, patterns and books for quilters and was chosen as one of ten featured shops by Quilt Sampler Magazine. Other downtown gems include gift shops like D Garden and The Common Good.

4) Something old, weird or just plain cool is waiting for you at flea markets like Flea Traders Paradise and the Great Smokies Flea Market. Together, these two flea markets allow you to browse nearly 200,000 square feet of amazing finds.

5) Find the perfect gift for the outdoorsman or outdoorswoman on your list at the all-new Bass Pro Outdoor World (one of the largest in the chain) , Orvis Company Store or Smoky Mountain Knifeworks.Smoky Mountain Knifeworks is an 88,000 square foot knife showplace that includes the National Knife Museum.