Hundreds of miles of trails snake through mountain balds, valleys, waterfalls and backcountry in more than half a million East Tennessee acres. Centuries ago, the people who lived on that land were ...

Green Cove Pond reopened on March 1, 2026, after a multi-year closure for major renovations in the Cherokee National Forest. Over 500 cubic yards of sediment were removed, restoring deeper, cooler ...

This story was updated to add new information. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. − The highest peak in the sprawling Great Smoky Mountains National Park is dropping the name of a Confederate general in favor of its ...

Great Smoky Cannabis Co. is reshaping the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians economy, drawing support from marijuana consumers ...

A popular trout fishing spot in Tennessee reopened March 1, 2026, after having been closed to the public since 2021 for renovations. The 2-acre Green Cove Pond, near Tellico Plains in the Cherokee ...