The well-known artist of the Great Smoky Mountains, Lee Roberson, died last month. He was 79 years old at the time of his death. He had an art gallery
near Townsend, TN that was located on Wears Valley Road. The Roberson Gallery was a staple of the Smoky Mountains tourist with more than 2 million tourists visiting the gallery. Many tourist stopped at the gallery located between Pigeon Forge and Townsend. His many paintings of ‘The Peaceful Side of the Smokies’ were a favorite among the many people that visit and love the Great Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove area. He will be missed and his art will be cherished.
