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These Are the 4 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Ever Made in the Smoky Mountains
A local shares his biggest mistakes when visiting the National Park It’s easy to take it for granted when the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is in your backyard. I…
Feral Humans in the Smoky Mountains? What Happened to Dennis Martin
Social media revives rumors of feral humans in the Smoky Mountains linked to old cold case Dennis Martin was 6 years old in June of 1969. It was Father’s Day…
Reopened After 70 Years: You Can Now Visit Where Dolly Parton Got Her Start
You can now eat, drink, sing and play in the same theater where Dolly Parton performed her first-ever paid gig in this cozy, historic town in Tennessee In 1956, a…
These Are 3 Things I Won’t Ever Do Again in the Winter in Pigeon Forge
A local reflects on his least favorite winter-related experiences in the Pigeon Forge area Winter in the Smoky Mountains is split – as it is in the rest of the…
5 Brilliant Ways To Avoid Cades Cove Crowds in the Smoky Mountains
Here’s how to enjoy Cades Cove without the annoying crowds, according to a local Cades Cove is among the most popular tourist spots in the country, if not the world….
Are You a True Tennessean? 7 Signs You Grew Up Visiting the Smoky Mountains
Seven signs that indicate you grew up visiting the Smokies Almost everyone takes pride in the state where they were born and raised, or at least, where they now live….
The 5 Best Restaurants During the Holidays in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
A local talks about his favorite area restaurants to visit around Thanksgiving and Christmas in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville The holidays have arrived in the mountains – and, technically,…
A Casino May Be Coming to Sevierville in the Near Future
A rumored casino may be on its way to Sevierville after Cherokee land purchase Is a casino on its way to the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee? I wouldn’t bet…
The Tennessee Valley Authority Controversy: The New Deal’s Divisive Initiative
How the TVA brought progress – and controversy – to the South When Tropical Storm Helene brought historic flooding to the region, an agency that has chiefly been a simple…
10 Celebrity Sightings at Dollywood – See If You Recognize These Stars
Dollywood is a hot spot for celebrity sightings – here’s a roundup of some of the biggest stars known to frequent the park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and…