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

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

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national parks again in 2026.

After closing for winter weather the night of Dec. 9, the major road through the park between Gatlinburg and Cherokee, North Carolina, has reopened.

Newfound Gap Road - which had been closed since Dec. 10 because of snow and ice - is now open to traffic. Here's what drivers should know.

County leaders are hopeful the federal government will reimburse the funds, a process that took two years after a 2013 shutdown. Local business leaders reported a strong October, which they attribute ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — With normal operations back in effect and furloughed staff beginning to return, how has the end of the government shutdown affected Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Prescribed burns are being planned for the Cataloochee Valley on Nov. 18, according to a release from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. RELATED: Live Updates: ...