I sincerely hope this is a joke.
The statement was about vacation spots. People do travel to Gatlinburg as it is very much a tourist trap. And unless you've been to Highland, NC then you won't understand. Little city in the mountains in the middle of nowhere with spas, Louis Vuitton stores, nice eateries, etc that's a very upscale retreat. I said both had totally different vibes but they are vacation destinations. I go to Gatlinburg to have fun with the kids and I go to the cabin in the Highlands to get away and relax.