Banana Ball is coming to the foothills of the Smokies in 2026: Here’s how to see America’s new baseball sensation In a matter of speaking, the Savannah Bananas are coming to the Smokies after all. Back when the Tennessee Smokies were in their final days at their Kodak facility and preparing to move back to Knoxville in the brand new
From the Vols to the Titans and beyond the best way to watch sports during your mountain vacation We were on the road, vacationing in Orlando. Our beloved Tennessee Vols were hosting Ole Miss, marking the return of prodigal son Lane Kiffin. He was the coach who stayed in Knoxville for a season and exited for greener pastures. His departure
When is the Pigeon Forge Rod Run in the Smoky Mountains? The Smoky Mountain Rod Run in Pigeon Forge is a hugely popular car show that normally takes place twice annually in the spring and in the fall. The 3-day event features a huge swap meet, a car corral and cash prizes. It attracts thousands of automobile enthusiasts, hot rod
What do the continuing issues on I-40 mean for your mountain vacation? It was déjà vu all over again. A torrential downpour hit the Smokies – right at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line – dumping between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain in about two hours. The downpour caused multiple small mudslides. The massive amount of flooding also trapped travelers
A local’s advice on the top 7 things to do on spring break What does spring break mean to you? If, like me, you’re of a certain generation, it’s living vicariously through MTV’s sun-drenched beach houses while sitting on your couch, waiting for the Midwestern winter to break. Of course, places like Daytona, Cabo and Panama City conjure up ideas