Smoky Mountains
Private Charter
Shuttle Service
Reserve an exclusive private vehicle and professional driver for your schedule. By the hour, by the trip, or for multi-day charters across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Knoxville and the Southeast.
100% private charters • No shared rides with strangers • 14-passenger shuttles, vans, town cars & party buses
Exclusive transportation tailored entirely to your plans.
When you charter private transportation with Smoky Bear Shuttle, you never share a vehicle with strangers or bend your day around fixed transit schedules. The vehicle and dedicated driver belong entirely to your party for the duration of your booking.
Smoky Bear Shuttle provides prearranged private van and town car charter service for families, executive teams, wedding parties, church groups and vacationers throughout East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Whether you need hourly service for shopping, sightseeing and distillery tastings, point-to-point transfers to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), or long-distance city-to-city transportation to Nashville, Atlanta or Charlotte, we make travel effortless.
Request a private charter quote →- Primary region
- Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Wears Valley, Townsend and Knoxville.
- Fleet options
- 14-passenger shuttles, private vans, Lincoln Town Cars, limousines and party buses.
- Booking modes
- Hourly charters, point-to-point transfers, multi-stop day trips or multi-day standby.
- Exclusivity
- 100% private service—only your family, group or colleagues ride.
- Time zone
- Eastern Time throughout East Tennessee (Central Time for Nashville charters).
True door-to-door flexibility. We pick up directly at private cabins, mountain chalets, resorts, gated communities and airports. If a mountain driveway is too steep or narrow for larger vehicles, we arrange safe staging at the nearest road point.
Three ways to structure your private charter.
Choose the booking model that matches your itinerary, group size and schedule.
Sightseeing, shopping & multi-stop tours
Keep your vehicle and driver on dedicated standby. Ideal for custom mountain sightseeing, winery and distillery tasting trails, shopping excursions, dinner runs and flexible evening outings.
Direct airport, cabin & venue transfers
A direct, non-stop ride scheduled around your arrival or departure. Perfect for Knoxville Airport (TYS) transfers, resort check-ins, Dollywood drops, or convention center and meeting transport.
Day trips to Nashville, Atlanta & beyond
Skip airport security lines and car-rental counters. Book private long-distance charters connecting East Tennessee to Nashville (BNA), Chattanooga (CHA), Atlanta (ATL), Asheville, Charlotte and Orlando.
Private charter solutions for every group type.
Clean, comfortable vehicles driven by courteous professionals who know East Tennessee roads.
Spacious 14-passenger shuttles
Keep large families together from the youngest to the oldest. Plenty of room for strollers, luggage and souvenirs without splitting into multiple rental cars.
Town cars & executive vans
Quiet, punctual transportation for corporate executives, conference speakers and board members requiring comfortable, discreet service across Knoxville and the Smokies.
Limousines, party buses & guest vans
Celebrate birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette trips or wedding days with stylish vehicles, sound systems and responsible BYOC cooler privileges.
Plan around mountain roads, traffic and itinerary timing
Traffic along the Pigeon Forge Parkway, downtown Gatlinburg and US-441 can fluctuate significantly during peak summer vacation months, fall foliage season, and holiday weekends. Booking an hourly charter gives you the freedom to adjust stops on the fly without worrying about meter fees or parking garage gridlock.
If your pickup or drop-off is at a mountain cabin, share the property address and any access notes in advance. Our team verifies road grade and turning radius to ensure your vehicle navigates mountain terrain smoothly.
For long-distance charters across state lines or all-day regional trips, we coordinate driver shift requirements and rest stops in advance so your journey is safe and comfortable.
Enjoy private, premium charter transportation throughout East Tennessee and the Southeast.
Get a custom quote for your private charter
Charter pricing is tailored to your trip: hourly rates for local standby and multi-stop itineraries, fixed flat rates for airport and point-to-point transfers, or comprehensive quotes for multi-day and long-distance city-to-city travel.
Before confirming your reservation, you will receive a transparent quote detailing vehicle capacity, hourly terms, mileage, and cancellation policies—with no hidden fees, surge pricing or surprises.
Tip: October autumn color weeks, summer family vacation months and holiday dates book out well in advance. Request your charter quote early to lock in your preferred vehicle.
Request a Private Charter Quote ↗Book your private charter in three steps.
Share your travel plan
Send your date, passenger count, pickup location, destination stops and whether you need hourly charter service or point-to-point transfers.
Review quote & details
We review route feasibility and vehicle suitability, then provide an all-inclusive quote and clear reservation confirmation.
Relax and let us drive
Your dedicated local driver arrives punctually at your pickup spot so you and your group can travel comfortably and stress-free.
Smoky Mountains private charter service FAQs.
What is the difference between an hourly charter and a point-to-point transfer?
A point-to-point transfer provides direct transportation from your pickup location to your destination (such as an airport pickup or direct cabin drop-off). An hourly charter reserves the vehicle and driver exclusively for your party for a set block of time, allowing for multiple stops, waiting standby, shopping, sightseeing and spontaneous schedule adjustments.
Will our group share the vehicle with anyone else?
No. All private charter services with Smoky Bear Shuttle are 100% exclusive to your party—you never share a vehicle with strangers.
Can you pick up our charter group from a mountain cabin?
In most cases, yes. We regularly serve cabins throughout Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend and Wears Valley. If a private mountain road or driveway is too steep or narrow for safe vehicle access, pickup and drop-off will be arranged at the nearest safe staging location.
What vehicle types can we charter?
Our fleet includes spacious 14-passenger shuttles with high ceilings and luggage space, luxury executive vans, Lincoln Town Cars, limousines and party buses.
Can we charter a shuttle for an all-day trip to Nashville, Atlanta or Chattanooga?
Yes. We provide private long-distance and multi-city charter transportation connecting East Tennessee to Nashville (BNA), Chattanooga, Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson), Asheville, Charlotte and other regional destinations.
Can we bring drinks or snacks on board the charter?
Yes. Responsible food and beverages are permitted on our private charters. On party shuttles, limos and party buses, passengers of legal drinking age may bring a cooler (BYOC) with beer or wine.
How much luggage and gear can your charter vehicles hold?
Our 14-passenger shuttles and private vans feature dedicated rear cargo compartments with ample room for full luggage sets, coolers, golf bags, trade-show equipment or strollers.
How far in advance should we book a private charter?
We strongly recommend reserving as early as possible—particularly for peak summer vacation weeks, October fall foliage, wedding weekends, UT game days and major holidays.
Your private charter
starts with a personalized route.
Contact Smoky Bear Shuttle to reserve dedicated private transportation for family trips, corporate off-sites, regional transfers or special celebrations.
Transportation provider information: Smoky Bear Shuttle, Inc. is a private group charter transportation company providing prearranged transportation for private groups, weddings, events, corporate groups and custom itineraries throughout Tennessee, and may utilize affiliated companies or qualified transportation providers. Airport transfers, individual airport transportation, limousine service, private car service, van service and city-to-city transportation offered through Smoky Bear Shuttle are fulfilled and operated by Pinyan Inc. All charter rides are subject to confirmed availability, vehicle suitability, pricing, pickup arrangements and applicable booking terms.