Is it Really “Just an Eclipse”?
One sentiment that’s made the social media and water cooler rounds lately has been, “it’s just…
Teams Continue Search for Missing Teen
On Sunday, August 20, searchers continued looking for missing teen, Austin Bohanan, in a remote section…
Summer Deer Mortality Attributed to Common Virus
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) offices are receiving reports of dead deer in scattered areas of…
Park Reminds Visitors to Be Prepared for their Solar Eclipse Experience
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are urging visitors to review the Frequently Asked Questions information…
Park Officials Request Canines to Assist in Search Effort
Great Smoky Mountain National Park officials continue to search for missing Blount County teen Austin Bohanan. …
Blount County Teen Reported Missing in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers are searching for a Blount County teen believed to be…
Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival to Hold Photography Contest
On August 19, 2017, hot air balloons will provide an awe-inspiring site at the First Annual…
New Science Education Program Brings Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Classrooms
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont have been selected to…
Appalachian Bear Rescue and TWRA Release Summitt Bear
After just over four months at Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR), Summitt Bear was successfully released back…
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Is it Really "Just an Eclipse"?
One sentiment that’s made the social media and water cooler rounds lately has been, “it’s just an eclipse…” While millions anxiously awaited today’s celestial…
TDCI: Don’t Let Eclipse-Related Scams Compro…
Big events draw crowds – and unscrupulous scammers looking to cash in at others’ expense. The August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse is no…
Park Reminds Visitors about Clingmans Dome R…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are reminding visitors that Clingmans Dome Road will be closed to all access beginning at 11:00 p.m. on…
Half-Day Closure of Cades Cove Loop Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced a half-day closure of Cades Cove Loop Road on Thursday, June 29 due to a critical maintenance issue.…
'Tis The Season: Wildlife Should Remain Wild
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials are experiencing an increase in the illegal removal of wildlife and wishes to remind people that not only…
Summer Has Officially Begun!
If this Wednesday feels especially long, it’s not just you. Today, June 21, 2017, is actually the longest day of the year, the first…
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Is it Really “Just an Eclipse”?
One sentiment that’s made the social media and water cooler rounds lately has been, “it’s just an eclipse…” While millions anxiously awaited today’s…
TDCI: Don’t Let Eclipse-Related Scams Compromise Safety
Big events draw crowds – and unscrupulous scammers looking to cash in at others’ expense. The August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse is…
Park Reminds Visitors about Clingmans Dome Road Closure for the Solar Eclipse Event
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are reminding visitors that Clingmans Dome Road will be closed to all access beginning at 11:00 p.m.…
Half-Day Closure of Cades Cove Loop Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced a half-day closure of Cades Cove Loop Road on Thursday, June 29 due to a critical maintenance…
‘Tis The Season: Wildlife Should Remain Wild
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials are experiencing an increase in the illegal removal of wildlife and wishes to remind people that not…
Summer Has Officially Begun!
If this Wednesday feels especially long, it’s not just you. Today, June 21, 2017, is actually the longest day of the year, the…
Paula Deen Hosts Private Cooking Experience
Celebrity chef Paula Deen on June 15 hosted a private cooking experience and dinner, along with her husband and sons, at The Walden…
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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) offices are receiving reports of dead deer in scattered areas of the state. The timing and details of the reports are all indicative…
After just over four months at Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR), Summitt Bear was successfully released back to the wild in Sullivan County on Sunday afternoon. Summitt Bear arrived…
With summer in full swing, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) offers important fire safety tips to help Tennesseans protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property during…
Americans love to show their pride in their national identity of being the land of the free and home of the brave. We like the idea that we…
Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe this 4th of July Season
Tennessee Department of Human Services Increases Transportation Checks at Child Care Agencies, Encourages All Tennesseans Responsible for Transporting Children to “Look Before You Lock”
Canine Influenza Detected in Dogs in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam Asks for Federal Disaster Declaration to Assist 12 Counties Recovering from Memorial Weekend Storms
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TWRA and Legacy Parks Planning Sunflower Festival This Saturday
TWRA and Legacy Parks are joining together for the second sunflower festival at the Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area in Knoxville this Saturday, July 8 at…
Women’s Only Backpacking planned in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains Association understands that for some women, the national park’s backcountry can be a mysterious, sometimes frightening place, but it doesn’t have to be. When women…
Tennessee State Parks to Host National Trails Day Hikes
Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day with free, guided hikes at all 56 parks on Saturday, June 3. Events will include free, ranger-led hikes through areas…
Rodney Atkins Live This Weekend With Free Concert
Rodney Atkins is supporting Gatlinburg with a FREE concert on Friday, April 28. Rodney will be singing all of his hits including: Farmer’s Daughter Take A Back Road…
Sugarlands MountainFest Coming to Gatlinburg this Fall
Sugarlands Distilling Company is bringing music, spirits and outdoor competitions to the mountains of East Tennessee this fall with the inaugural Sugarlands MountainFest. Sugarlands MountainFest, a spirited celebration…
National Park News View all
Teams Continue Search for Missing Teen
On Sunday, August 20, searchers continued looking for missing teen, Austin Bohanan, in a remote section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The searchers are…
Park Reminds Visitors to Be Prepared for their Solar Eclipse Experience
Park Officials Request Canines to Assist in Search Effort
Blount County Teen Reported Missing in Park
New Science Education Program Brings Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Classrooms
Suspects Involved in Hit-and-Run Incident are Identified
Join Park Rangers for Smokies Service Days
Hiker Suffers Medical Emergency on Alum Cave Trail
Park Volunteers Receive Regional and National Recognition
Partnership Rekindled Between the National Park and the Oconaluftee Job Corps Center
Community News View all
Happy Father’s Day from the Gatlinburg Daily Post
It’s a day honoring some of the most important men in our lives and the special…
Happy Memorial Day from the Gatlinburg Daily Post
Local Marinas Pass Inspection
Smoky Mountain Opry Theater Gives $100,000 to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Piggy Bank Pageant Underway
State & National View all
Corker Statement on Nomination of Doug Overbey to be U.S. Attorney
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s nomination…
Representative Andrew Farmer Appointed To National Law, Criminal Justice, & Public Safety Committee
TDH Partners with Coaches to Reduce Violence
General Assembly Passes Property Tax Relief Bill For East Tennessee Fire Victims
Representative Roe’s Thoughts About The American Health Care Act
Musical Entertainment View all
Talented Acts Sought for Summer Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is looking for storytellers, artisans, vocalists, dancers and musicians with self-contained…
Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival Back for 5th Year
America’s Got Talent Finalist to Headline Sevierville’s 12th Annual Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, May 20-21, 2016
TNECD Approves Grant for “Million Dollar Quartet” Production
Christmas Comes to Life at Dixie Stampede, Starting November 3, 2015
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Allen Iverson to Attend 5th Annual B-Maze Celebrity Basketball Game at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School
Former Tennessee Volunteer, Mr. Bobby Maze will host his 5th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game at Gatlinburg-Pittman…