Grew up in Gatlinburg so I've hit the BRP and dragon several times, as well as the skyway once or twice.
One of the best places I've stopped overnight at was the Peaks of Otter Lodge. It's been about 14 years though. When I stayed there they had no TV or radio in the rooms, and the power went off there while we were eating at the restaurant, but it must have happened all the time because they just fired up their wood stove and still served the same menu.