Crews have reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross country highway for nine days.

Or make the most of Tennessee's gorgeous scenery and take a hike at one of the nation's best free attractions, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

As the most biodiverse park in the National Park System, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a unique launchpad for ...

As the most biodiverse park in the National Park System, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a unique launchpad for study of research.

Great Smoky Mountains Green pines create a patchwork with autumn reds, yellows, and oranges in this remote part of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Maps, travel tips and more.

This small Tennessee town offers big fun: a circa 1934 theater, historic sites like Andrew Johnson's home, a 60-foot cascade, tasty Appalachian eats, and more.

Dolly Parton chats with Rick Bragg on her Tennessee childhood, the real Jolene, and Dollywood's 40th anniversary.

Right now is prime leaf-peeping season in the Smokies - and as more roads in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopen after Hurricane Helene, the chances for a lovely fall drive are ...

View of observation tower on Kuwohi in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Joshua Moore/Getty Images Why does place naming matter? A name is one of the most fundamental ways to identify and give ...