The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States. Every year, over 12 million people visit the national park and its surrounding towns. Gatlinburg, Pigeon ...

President Trump's hiring freeze forced national parks to rescind more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions.

The natural phenomenon of the iconic monarch butterflies migrating south for the winter is a fascinating one - and it's one ...

Dollywood helped make Pigeon Forge the tourism hub we know today. When the theme park was announced in 1985, the city looked ...

Explore the iconic landmarks in Tennessee, from Graceland to Beale Street and Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Enjoy the rich ...

West Tennessee greets travelers with soulful charm and iconic flavors. Start in Memphis, where Beale Street hums with blues ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

Friends of the Smokies President and CEO Dana Soehn gave a presentation on the work the Friends group does to support Great ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A celebration of the area’s rich history and diversity is free this week in Pigeon Forge! The ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park reports it has 14 inches at Mount LeConte, which stands at an elevation of 6,593 feet. Newfound Gap in the middle of the 522,427-acre park has 11 inches on the ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park ...