The Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley, N.C. is a distinct place nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

For some reason I always focus on the “prayer” and “present your requests” part of this verse. It’s like, “here are all my ...

The pulled pork sandwich that has earned international recognition isn’t the product of marketing or trend-chasing but of ...

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts ...

Don’t let a surprise storm stop your fun in the Great Smoky Mountains. An aquarium, museums, moonshine and a haunted house ...

If you’re hoping to skip the typical summer break madness this year, Pigeon Forge in Tennessee might be exactly what you’re ...

These six small-town restaurants serve up sizzling cuts and warm hospitality that big chain steakhouses just can’t match! Cruising along Sevierville’s busy Parkway, you might spot a building that ...

From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are the Most Treasured Views in East Tennessee. Here’s how to see them.

But Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a “hot spot” from word of mouth and because it’s protected from development, light pollution and pesticides. The rich, moist forest floor of Great Smoky is ...

June 14 will mark 56 years since Dennis Martin disappeared in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The quiet boy from Knoxville was just a few days away from his 7th birthday the last time he w… ...

If you ever envisioned your own tree fort with ladders, pulleys and a slide, then you’re in luck because Sanctuary Treehouse Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee, is not only a kids’ but a parents’ dream ...

Hidden away in the Great Smoky Mountains, about an hour southeast of Knoxville, is the unassuming town of Wears Valley. Often overlooked for the nearby Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, it's a much more ...