The Pigeon Forge spot, located at 2430 Teaster Lane, ranked No. 96 on Yelp's Top 100 list. It's a local favorite for families and sports fans alike, its website says.

Local Goat (Pigeon Forge) Local Goat placed No. 4 on the family-friendly restaurant list, coming in just behind spots in Denver, Colorado, Gilbert, Arizona, and the top restaurant in Houston, Texas.

In the bustling tourism center of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, don't be fooled by the chain restaurants lining the main parkways. Tucked all throughout the destinations are family-owned eateries ...

So if you're not in the mood to cook this year, don't worry because many favorite restaurants in Knoxville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg will be open on Christmas Day.