Townsend is a great place to enjoy East Tennessee's natural beauty with less chaos than Gatlinburg. In Townsend, you can take a hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, drive around ...

This new mountain coaster will reach exciting speeds with state-of-the-art ... heart of Pigeon Forge, TN. It sits at the last traffic light in Pigeon Forge, just minutes from Gatlinburg, making it an ...

Morgan is also a Kingston Springs, Tennessee native and an Army Reserve soldier. "Taking part in the Pigeon Forge Music in the Mountains Spring Parade is a homecoming of sorts for me because I ...

LOUISVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park March 22. Shortly after 5:30 ...

Owned by legendary country music singer Dolly Parton, the park is a Pigeon Forge staple. Popular rides include rollercoasters like the Tennessee Tornado, Mystery Mine and Big Bear Mountain.

About 15 years ago, I moved to Nashville and was excited to learn that it was located just a short drive away from ... we visit the Smoky Mountains, we typically stay in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg ...

The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, ranked No. 3 on the list of highest-rated theme park experiences. A recent study revealed the highest-ranked theme parks and ...

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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The longest continuous zipline in the United States is coming to East Tennessee ... most stunning views in the Great Smoky Mountains.” WildSide opened to the ...

Gliding down the longest zip line in the country from atop the Great Smoky Mountains just might be the thrill you need. WildSide, a new adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will soon be home ...