The myth that the Great Smoky Mountains protect Knoxville and East Tennessee from tornadoes is not true. Nearly half of East Tennessee tornadoes occur during the night, making it more difficult to ...

Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Starting in Canada and tumbling their way down the eastern section of the United States, the Appalachian Mountains are the home of the Smoky ...

For a charming retreat in the Smoky Mountains, this hidden Tennessee town offers cute boutiques, eateries, and gorgeous natural overlooks.

Rising along the eastern flank of Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains are known for their hiking trails, waterfalls and wild bears. But a road trip through its old-growth forests reveals a more ...

Which communities were affected by East Tennessee flooding This map shows key rivers − French Broad, Nolichucky and Pigeon − and dams that were hit hard by the floods.

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 ...

East Tennessee and its mountainous terrain are a maze of rivers controlled by dams. Floods from Hurricane Helene tore through them and caused massive destruction as the water brought down roads ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has those vibrant fall colors every year. Here’s when to head to the Smokies to see the leaves at their best.

Motorists traveling to Great Smoky Mountains National Park through the Tennessee city of Gatlinburg have been asked to take caution after a fire Sunday damaged a building containing businesses in ...

Is the wildfire under control? According to a news release from the NPS, Tennessee National Guard provided aviation support with bucket drops on the fire on the afternoon of Aug. 27 and will ...

Gatlinburg, Tennessee borders the Great Smoky Mountains. But from thrilling rides to shopping strips, it has more to offer, Insider's reporter writes.

The myth that the Great Smoky Mountains protect Knoxville and East Tennessee from tornadoes is not true. Nearly half of East Tennessee tornadoes occur during the night, making it more difficult to ...