On this week’s episode of Hawk’s Nest, McKenzie Kane and Kenny Hawkins were joined by former Vols quarterback and Tennessee sports personality DJ Sterl the ...

Take a look at Smoky Mountian snowfall totals and pictures.

This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee. World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best small town in Tennessee for a three-day weekend. The town borders Great Smoky ...

Tucked away in the serene community of Townsend, the Sunshine Covered Bridge stands as a wooden masterpiece that somehow manages to be both a functional crossing and a time portal to Tennessee’s ...

The Townsend/Sunshine Covered Bridge in Townsend, Tennessee isn’t just a bridge—it’s a time machine disguised as architecture, quietly waiting to transport you to a simpler era while simultaneously ...

It's official, Tennessee is rolling out the autumnal red carpet with a slew of new attractions, eats, and experiences that will have fall fanatics—and everyone in between—scrambling for their plaid ...

Race leaders said the course is a lovely, scenic, and challenging course that runs on back-country roads near the Little River. Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.

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 ...

Nothing says "summer" quite like late-night chats around a campfire, overflowing oozy s'mores and nights spent under the stars. You could go camping in your own tent, or you could go "glamping," where ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than a dozen bear cubs were euthanized to prevent the spread of a deadly disease in Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) decided to euthanize 13 ...

A black bear was hit by a car and killed on a Tennessee highway after it found a delicious snack on the side of the road while it was bulking up for winter, officials with the Appalachian Bear Rescue ...

This August, the skies over Townsend, Tennessee will be transformed into a mesmerizing display of color and light during the sixth annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival. Scheduled for ...