The CEO of the Friends of the Smokies estimates half to two-thirds of park staff will be furloughed by Nov. 2 unless the ...

Bears are still out and about in the Smokies in the fall, looking not so much for swingsets but for food before settling in ...

Local and state government organizations in Tennessee are paying $80,000 a week to keep the park open through Jan. 4.

There's no shortage of charming mountain towns nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, offering the perfect setting for an ...

Ober Mountain Adventure Park and Ski Area in Gatlinburg is hosting Oktoberfest from September 20 to November 1, 2025, featuring traditional Bavarian food, beer, music, and activities for the whole ...

Gatlinburg Police issued an advisory for a water main break on Loop Road, causing road closure and traffic disruptions.

The holiday cheer found in East Tennessee is among the best in the United States. Dollywood and Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas parade cracked the top five in two categories of ...

Two Gatlinburg distilleries were nationally recognized in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for excellence in ...

Gatlinburg conducted an emergency drill simulating a wildland fire to test city response and communication systems.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — There are certain sounds that are synonymous with Friday night football. However, inside a mountain ...

More than five months after wildfires ravaged portions of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Dolly Parton hasn’t stopped surprising her hometown fire victims with her generosity. In December, Parton ...