Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville isn’t just Dolly Parton’s hometown – it’s becoming the worst-kept secret for budget-conscious retirees looking to make their Social ...

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Winter does not mean you have to lock the kids inside and wait for spring.Snow actually turns the parks into giant tracking sheets, where every paw print ...

These five national parks, scattered across the county, have more to offer than winter recreation this time of year. Peep ...

Gatlinburg, Tenn., officials are warning humans to keep their distance from wild bears after a black bear interrupted the ...

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.

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

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

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is gaining popularity as a less-crowded alternative to the Great Smoky Mountains. New businesses, including a brewpub and a Filipino restaurant, ...

A new study analyzed five years of data to reveal the most popular U.S. national parks to visit in the fall. Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee topped the list with nearly 20 million ...