While some roads remain closed for the winter, with Christmas approaching, the reopening of these key routes is good news for ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The federal government shutdown is affecting East Tennessee’s biggest tourism draw. Several areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be inaccessible to the ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Tourism in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has contributed over $2 billion to the local economy, according to a release from the National Park Service. The ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is urging visitors not to move or build with rocks in rivers and streams after an Eastern Hellbender Salamander was found ...

For any updates about the latest road closure information, you can go to the national park’s official website.

A federal government shutdown has threatened access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Outside funding from local governments and groups is keeping the park partially open, but only temporarily.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — New signs directing visitors to the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been installed after federal officials approved a request to change the name of ...

The National Park Service issued an advisory against bringing confetti into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a social media post showing a park ranger picking up the tiny, colorful shreds ...

APRIL 4 (UPDATE) — The National Park Service announced on Friday, April 4 that the burn ban at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been lifted. Campfires and charcoal use are permitted effective ...

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national ...