An advocate warned that slashing the federal budget for national parks could impact communities across East Tennessee, with national parks in their backyards.

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

The City of Knoxville will be investing more than $1 million to acquire property for a new greenway along North Broadway.

The According To You series here at Hagerty can likely be summed up in a single sentence, “When in doubt, ask.” Last year, in ...

In the Smokies, wildflowers are out for most of the year - so volunteer Tom Harrington, 85, is too, reporting on the blooms ...

Mill Mountain Zoo recently unveiled the Skyline Stage, a long-anticipated project designed to make the zoo more welcoming for everyone. At a zoo known for wild animals and sweeping views ...

The new ADA-accessible Skyline Stage at Mill Mountain Zoo also includes some metal panels that were turned into art by Tay Whiteside and his Lift Arc Studios staff. Those panels were revealed this ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What started as a small roadside attraction in 1961—a simple train ride through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains—has now become an innovative ...

What started as a small roadside attraction in 1961—a simple train ride through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains—has now become an innovative force within the theme park industry.

start with Shenandoah and the legendary Skyline Drive. It’s particularly suitable for a beautiful fall-season drive. Then, head south to the Smokies to watch the magic of the mist, the mountain ...

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.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5. The public can apply for this opportunity by entering a lottery for a ...