After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...

There’s a regional myth that Knoxville is protected from tornadoes because of its geographic location. In fact, about 90% of East Tennesseans believe the region is protected by the hilly terrain and ...

The dates for the 2025 synchronous firefly viewing opportunity in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been announced. The event will take place at Elkmont from May 29 to June 5.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — A Tennessee Army National Guard crew departed from their base at McGhee Tyson Airport Wednesday afternoon and flew to a remote part of the Great Smoky ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced Friday that the Cosby Area of the park has reopened to visitors after the completion of some infrastructure work.

In the forests near Asheville, rare fireflies known as "blue ghosts" are lighting up the woods – and helping a storm-battered ...

The Great Smoky Mountains’ famous synchronous fireflies will reemerge soon and preparations are underway for a special event to allow a lucky few to see them in their natural habitat.

A few campgrounds that are set to open soon includes Abrams Creek, Big Creek and Cosby. Trump says U.S. will remove all sanctions on Syria Warning for tourists heading to Spain this summer Entire ...

Concerts in this series are included in Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center memberships, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The Sunset Series lasts until Oct. 3 and will feature a total of six ...