Pigeon Forge to Cherokee via US 411/I-40

I used to live in Covington LA before moving to Sevierville TN. The easiest way if you are heading towards the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area is to stay on I-40 and get off on exit 407 and head south on Hwy 66 through Sevierville. That is by far the fastest and easiest way to go. Traffic through Knoxville isn't bad at all but you may hit traffic once you get on Hwy 66 especially if it is on a Friday especially. Also heavy traffic during tourist time in mornings and mid day but clears up after around 4pm. It gets packed with weekend tourists during that time. I have tried just about every route from there to here and this by far is the easiest and fastest. But to go from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg to Cherokee I am a little lost on the route you are speaking. Are you referring to going through the park on Hwy 441? Which isn't that bad as long as you take your time and enjoy the park along the way. Just check your height restrictions for bridges of course. Hwy 411 to I40 is a really long way around and will still take you through Maggie Valley to get to Cherokee.