TOWNSEND Tenn. (WATE) – The Smoky Mountains come to life with the celebration of bluegrass music. The sound and culture of mountain music will be showcased at this year’s Townsend Fall Festival on ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. — While the temperatures may not feel like fall yet, leaves are gradually falling from tree branches and by mid-to-late October the fall colors will be in full effect. While the Sevier ...

Elkmont is a former community nestled near the Great Smoky Mountains between Gatlinburg and Townsend, Tennessee. Named for the numerous elk that once roamed the area, the region now is host to a ...

Visitors enjoy the cold water at the Townsend Wye inside the Great Smoky Mountains National park on June 25, 2025. In East Tennessee, summer fun doesn't have to come with a big price tag. There are ...