You don't have to go to the beach to see sharks or touch a stingray; just head for the mountains! Two East Tennessee aquariums made the 10BEST list.

Gatlinburg has been named the best small town in the Volunteer State by World Atlas. The East Tennessee town is a tourist mecca filled with family activities, adventure parks, and, of course, the ...

Looking for the coolest campsites with great views of the Smokies? These were the best in East Tennessee in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

In the Smokies, wildflowers are out for most of the year - so volunteer Tom Harrington, 85, is too, reporting on the blooms ...

Limited public access helps protect the fireflies and their habitat during mating season. The Great Smoky Mountains’ famous ...

The region has so much to offer: the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an array of waterfalls to visit and outstanding biodiversity. As residents and visitors enjoy the great ...

These six East Tennessee restaurants are some of the country's most family-friendly, according to Yelp. Have you tried them?