Rising wildlife encounters prompt officials to remind locals and tourists to keep Pigeon Forge safe for both people and bears. As autumn winds down, bears across Sevier County are foraging more aggressively — and that’s bringing...
Read MoreLocal‑state partners struck a new agreement to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through mid‑October. Amid the federal government shutdown, Sevier County, along with the municipalities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon...
Read MoreGatlinburg Bypass landslide closureFollowing heavy rainfall recently, a landslide has left the Gatlinburg Bypass closed until further notice, according to the official Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facebook page. Local TV...
Read MoreA dip in spring tourism spending challenges local businesses — and inspires creative adaptation. The numbers are in, and for the first time in years, Pigeon Forge’s tourism spending dipped slightly this past spring. City finance...
Read MorePumpkin sculptures, southern gospel, and Appalachian craftsmanship fill the park with fall spirit through October 28. Autumn has arrived in East Tennessee, and with it comes one of Dollywood’s most beloved traditions — the...
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