For the first time in 45 years, the City of Pigeon Forge has a new city manager. David Wear has been appointment to serve in the role ahead of the retirement of longtime civil servant Earlene Teaster.

Raleigh is the son of former Tennessee head coach Todd Raleigh. Todd Raleigh, who will pitch to Cal Raleigh in the Home Run Derby, coached the Vols from 2008-11.

The Pigeon Forge City Commission appointed David Wear as the new city manager, succeeding Earlene Teaster after her retirement announcement.

Interstate 40 remains closed in both directions near the North Carolina/Tennessee line due to a rockslide and flooding.

The runaway zebra who captured hearts in Tennessee was finally caught and airlifted out of a field after more than a week on the loose.

Ed the zebra became an internet sensation after he escaped from his owners for more than a week.

The pet zebra, nicknamed “Ed,” was finally captured in a field in Christiana, Tennessee the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said.

The reason a museum dedicated to one of the greatest shipwrecks of all time is in the mountains of East Tennessee is actually very simple.