Skip the interstate and explore routes to the Great Smoky Mountains! The bonus is these trips are absolutely gorgeous.

Looking for outdoors summer fun on a budget? In East Tennessee you don't have to go far to find one of the best free ...

Augusta Quarry just reopened and Mead's Quarry is a longtime favorite. Here's what to know about enjoying these beautiful ...

The myth that the Great Smoky Mountains protect Knoxville and East Tennessee from tornadoes is not true. Nearly half of East Tennessee tornadoes occur during the night, making it more difficult to ...

In July 1924, a group pitched the idea of the Smoky Mountains as a national park. This weekend, Knoxville will celebrate its pivotal role in making it a landmark.

Knoxville’s urban wilderness planning initiative unveils the "Baker Creek Pavilion" to increase the city's access to green ...

The myth that the Great Smoky Mountains protect Knoxville and East Tennessee from tornadoes is not true. Nearly half of East Tennessee tornadoes occur during the night, making it more difficult to ...

But the number of Tennessee tornadoes reported is increasing, and living in East Tennessee doesn't make you safe from twisters. The annual average number of tornadoes reported in the state grew ...