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ELAP rock fall repair completion moved to June 30
The completion date on rock fall mitigation on three sites along the two-lane section of East Lamar Alexander Parkway between Walland and Townsend has been moved from May 15 to June 30.
Firefighters battle blaze: Multiple departments called to Peppermint Road fire
A house fire on Peppermint Road kept firefighters from multiple departments busy for several hours Friday afternoon as the blaze slowly took over the entire structure.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center preserves history
"When they widened it they ran into a tremendous amount of Native American material.
No place like home: Staycation good option for chilling out on a budget
A staycation is just as it sounds: taking a vacation by staying home or close to home rather than having a traditional break and traveling farther afield.
Handmade wine cabinet to be auctioned for Great Smoky Mountains Heritage
Tiebout calls this garage in his Laurel Valley home "the Marine Museum." The walls are covered with memorabilia of his days in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Tubing already underway in Townsend
Warm weather now and a lot of rain the last few months has made conditions ideal for tubing in Townsend.
Rocky Top Trail driving tour highlights 130 spots throughout East Tennessee
Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend is included in newest driving tour in the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development's Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways program.
Abused dog adopted: - Bruno' rescued by Pennsylvania family
Bruno, a dog near death who weighed only 27 pounds when rescued from an abusive home on Feb.
In partnership with River Sports Outfitters , Ijams Nature Center offers bike rentals for the Greenway and mountain bike trails and and canoe and paddle board experiences on Mead's Quarry Lake from noon to 8 pm.
County Commission to consider tourism authority approval
The Blount County Commission will consider approving a private act that would finalize the creation of a new Smoky Mountain Tourism Authority during its May 17 meeting.
Find the Next Great Swimming Hole
Wakulla Springs, Florida In Florida's Wakulla Springs, float next to a manatee in the year-round 70-degree water.
BBSI: Townsend most electric car friendly city
The Black Bear Solar Institute helped sponsor the installation of 24 electric vehicle charging stations-- 18 in Townsend and six in Maryville.
Maryville OKs new tourism authority
A private act approved by the state Legislature creating the Smoky Mountain Tourism Authority was ratified Tuesday night by Maryville City Council.
TN Truth or Tall Tale: Tate Springs' "Miracle Water"
When it comes to luxury accommodations in East Tennessee, Blackberry Farms in Townsend probably takes the cake.
Townsend Spring Festival celebrates 20 years
For two decades, the Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival and Old Timers Day have given locals and visitors alike an opportunity to learn about the history, heritage and traditions of East Tennessee.
8-year-old receives dream wheelchair
A captain at the Alcoa Fire Department found a way to incorporate his son's dream of being a firefighter and his disability.