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Hallmark’s New Smoky Mountains Movie: Love in the Great Smoky Mountains

Did you know there’s a new Hallmark movie about the Smoky Mountains? The movie is called Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance. This romcom was filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding area, and it features some of the most iconic places in the national park. Here’s everything you need to know about this new Smoky Mountains movie and when you can see it!

What Is Hallmark’s New Smoky Mountains Movie About?

Hallmark’s Love in the Great smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance is a movie about two archaeologists, Rob and Haley, on a research team in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rob and Haley are former high school sweethearts who had lost touch but now have the chance to get to know each other once again. Rob immediately wants to reconnect with Haley, but Haley isn’t over his betrayal. Haley is determined to keep their relationship professional as she and Rob work together at the excavation site in the Smoky Mountains. The two spend time exploring the national park together and eventually reconnect over their love of nature and history. However, when they discover they’re competing for the same research grant, their relationship is further complicated and they must find a way to work together if they want to find the cave with the mythical Cherokee diamond.

 

 

Where Was the Movie Filmed?

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Love in the Great smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance was filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding area. There are scenes at Abrams Falls in Cades Cove, Fall Creek Falls State Park, downtown Knoxville, Townsend, Cherokee Caverns, The Dragon, and Smoky Mountains hiking trails. You’ll love seeing your favorite places in the Smoky Mountains on your television screen as you watch this Smoky Mountains movie.

Who Stars in the Movie?

The main characters of this Smoky Mountains movie, Rob and Haley, are played by Zach Roerig and Arielle Kebbel. Fans may remember the pair from their previous work together in The Vampire Diaries as Matt and Lexi. Other key cast members include Kai Braden and Danielle Vega. This Hallmark movie was directed by award-winning director Danny J. Boyle.

When Does the Movie Air on Hallmark?

September 02 calendar blocksLove in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance makes its debut in the United States on Saturday, September 2, 2023. You can watch this Smoky Mountains movie on the Hallmark Channel at 8:00 P.M. EST.

What Other Movies are in Hallmark’s National Park Romance Series?

Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance is the final installment in Hallmark’s National Park Romance movie series. There are a total of three movies in the series, all released in 2023. The other two movies are Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance and Love in Zion National: A National Park Romance. Each of these movies is a stand-alone story with different cast members. Because they are not directly connected, you don’t need to watch the first two movies in the series before watching the new Smoky Mountains movie. 

Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

You may see some familiar sites as you watch Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance, and you may see some places you haven’t yet explored. Don’t worry–you can visit all the places Rob and Haley visit in the movie yourself! Find out all the information you need to know to explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and start planning your next adventure today!