Francis told WVLT News the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has lost 20% of its work force in 15 years, despite seeing the park grow to welcoming in nearly 14 million people a year. He added morale ...

Funding cuts at the national level will have a direct impact on the Great Smoky Mountains, said Jeff Hunter with the National Parks Conservation Association.

U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road and Foothills Parkway West are set to close at 6 p.m., the park announced on its X account. Snow accumulation up to one inch is possible in the Gatlinburg area, ...

The cuts targeted federal employees across all departments with “probationary status” because they have been hired in the past year. Probationary workers are easier to fire because they lack the ...

A 407-acre tract abutting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cataloochee Valley has been conserved, buffering the ...

The Gatlinburg Trail offers an easy way for travelers staying in downtown Gatlinburg to take a quick hike in the park. The path runs about two miles one-way from the southern end of Gatlinburg to ...

Another easy spot to view wildflowers is along the Cove Hardwood Nature Trail during spring. This walking path is less than a ...

Spring break is right around the corner, and for students without extravagant plans, here are some budget friendly spring ...

Looking for a Valentine's Day getaway? Airbnb lists the top 10 most romantic homes to book and one is right here in Tennessee ...

Tennessee Jed’s in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, serves up an unforgettable version of this classic sandwich that will keep you ...

A hiker, who was reported missing, had been found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the National Park Service ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park said it was searching for a hiker who was reported missing on Saturday. Park officials said 73-year-old Ann Houghton had a planned ...