Tennessee is packed with activities for kids of all ages, from theme parks and interactive museums to outdoor adventures.

This journey takes us through quiet paths and forgotten corners near Cades Cove, leading toward the Abrams Falls trail area.

Planned controlled burn operations are expected to occur in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jan. 7 ...

In 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) is offering eight fee-free entrance days but with a notable twist: free access will ...

The second-largest church in Cades Cove was the Methodist church, which was organized sometime around 1824. In 1840, the ...

If you've ever wanted to experience the wild beauty of Tennessee's mountains, rivers, and forest canyons, without committing to a multi‑day backpacking expedition, don’t worry, you aren’t alone.

CADES COVE — The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a free guided hike of the Rich Mountain Loop in Cades Cove for Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. This scenic 8.5-mile hike offers ...

Is Cades Cove open now? What about Sugarlands Visitor Center? Do you need a parking tag to visit the country’s most-visited national park? Visitors have lots of questions surrounding Great Smoky ...

Shutdown forces National Park Service to furlough staff and suspend web and social media updates. National Park Service areas including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Blount County saw a six percent increase in visitor spending in 2024. According to a report from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, tourists generated nearly ...

Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a hub for Tennessee’s most famous and sought after hiking destinations. With spectacular views, frequent wildlife sightings, and a variety of trails, Cades Cove ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The National Park Service is temporarily closing a popular trail in the Smokies between June 16 and 18 as crews complete trail maintenance. On Friday, the Great Smoky ...