Plein air” painting, French for “open air,” describes the practice of painting outdoors. The Smokies offer options from ...

Tennessee’s once-quiet mountain towns now face booming tourism, rising prices, and lost small-town charm—locals say these ...

Trailhead parking lots like the one used for the popular Mount LeConte hike were full Oct. 7, leading some visitors to park ...

The sheer size of Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park means ... which is within close distance of some lovely nearby towns like Townsend, the laid-back, less touristy gateway to the Smoky ...

After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and ...

As leaves trade their lush green for crunchy browns, oranges and yellows, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy ...

Two candidates join one-mile walk on Magnolia When Bike Walk Knoxville organized a one-mile walk for elected officials on ...

Bell Buckle looks like someone painted a perfect small town and brought it to life. This gem sits in middle Tennessee surrounded by green rolling hills that stretch for miles. The downtown area spans ...

But Babak, like the 18 other artists participating in the fourth annual Plein Air Smokies event—this year hosted by the Great ...

Self-guided tours, outdoor attractions, a bonfire and more await at Dead Land Haunted Woods. Each outdoor attraction features ...

Trace a quiet loop from hills to hollers wander the main streets linger on the porches and let these small towns remind you ...