2024 was something of a mixed bag for the world-famous Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On the one hand, Great Smoky Mountains once again took the title of "most-visited American national park" ...

A hiker was found on the Den Ridge Trail east of Gatlinburg. Crew members hoisted the hiker into a helicopter.

Newfound Gap Road is set to close late Dec. 4 as winter weather rolls through East Tennessee. Here's when and what the forecast calls for overnight.

Aligning with a trend towards travelers hoping to "touch grass" during their vacation, Airbnb found that one NC park stood ...

This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee. World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best small town in Tennessee for a three-day weekend. The town borders Great Smoky ...

It's new take on a classic as Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol makes it's Clearwater debut at Ruth Eckerd Hall!

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park brought in an estimated $2 billion in visitor spending to gateway regions in 2024. The National Park Service released its 2024 ...

Occasional snow showers continuing throughout Feb. 20 potentially added an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow in the most-eastern parts of East Tennessee, according to the National Weather Service.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The Tennessee National Guard rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tuesday night. According to the National Guard, a flight crew from ...