Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a popular vacation destination in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Dollywood theme park, Dollywood’s Splash Country water park and Dolly Parton’s Stampede dinner show ...

A tiny town nestled near the Smoky Mountains provides easy access to a must-drive stretch of road, top-of-the-line lodgings, ...

Like the Great Smoky Mountains, this historic mountain town has river and mountain views, hiking trails, waterfalls, and unique rock formations.

Gatlinburg might be the most famous “small town” on our list, but it’s still a hidden gem compared to big cities. Nestled ...

These 10 delightful communities offer historic main streets and natural beauty at prices that will make city dwellers weep with envy! When they handed out charm and affordability, Jonesborough grabbed ...

Looking for the coolest campsites with great views of the Smokies? These were the best in East Tennessee in USA TODAY 10BEST ...

Nothing says "summer" quite like late-night chats around a campfire, overflowing oozy s'mores and nights spent under the stars. You could go camping in your own tent, or you could go "glamping ...

Little Arrow Outdoor Resort is tucked away in Townsend, Tennessee, the quieter alternative to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. You'll still have epic views of the Great Smoky Mountains and near access ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border along North Carolina and Tennessee, and troopers say the woman was on the Tennessee side of the park, “13 miles in on the trail near the ...

A spokesperson for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park said a total of five campgrounds are anticipated to reopen in May.