With East Tennessee communities hit hard by destructive floods from Hurricane Helene, fall break tourists have been worried ...

HARTFORD, Tenn. (WATE) — Six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee, rebuild efforts continue. Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater Rafting in Hartford sustaining ...

is officially open for the 2025 whitewater season after completing extensive repairs to its rafting infrastructure, which were necessary following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.