The 522,427-acre park is shared by Tennessee and North Carolina ... trip at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (4 miles southwest of Gatlinburg) to get an overview of the area's history and pick ...

Downtown Gatlinburg is easily walkable and the town's trolley operates 365 days a year with free service to nearby attractions, including a connection to the inexpensive Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ...

UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2016, 4:13 p.m. EST Local officials report that the fire has killed 3 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, businesses and other structures in and around Gatlinburg, Tennessee.