Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Silver View Post
In the Gatlinburg area, we've had great experience with:
http://www.mountainlaurelchalets.com/
The problem is that Gatlinburg is touristy and traffic is bad. However, to avoid this, you can seek out the Townsend,Tn area.

A 'sleeper' in Tennessee is Big South Fork:
http://www.bigsouthforkinfo.com/

Also, as makbike suggests, the Land Between the Lakes is beautiful, the water is nice, and the hills are wicked! There are state parks in Tennessee and Kentucky, but I don't recommend the one in Tennessee unless it's been renovated.
Living in Tennessee, we've been both. BSF is better for MTB's etc... Gatlinburg is nice, but lots of people, even through the Mountains. Not sure where you are coming from but you might try Hueston Woods, near Oxford, Ohio and just North of Cincinnati. Very nice cabins, lake, and some good mountain and road biking. MTB rentals are available as well.