WHITE PINE, Tenn. — Dry weather. Record-breaking heat. Falling leaves. It's a recipe for increased fire risk, but Smokey the Bear is flying to remind East Tennesseans that wildfires are often ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s collection of historic cabins, churches, mills, and barns weave together the story of the Smokies. Many of the structures are in ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — "Only YOU can prevent forest fires." We all know who said that famous phrase. You can probably picture his furry face, too. It's the slogan of Smokey Bear, and each August we ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Nothing beats fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Who doesn’t love seeing our beautiful national park blanketed in red, orange and yellow? Now, before you load up your camera and ...

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A place in Shelbyville has a connection to a major Tennessee tradition. Pull up to the property, and bluetick hounds will come running to greet you. See them in action in ...

Camping may be fun, but not everyone is cut out for roughing it. Some folks need a little more waiting for them after a long day of adventures than a sleeping bag and a flimsy tent. Here are five ways ...

Correction: A previous version of this story misattributed quotes and information that came from Ali Killam, consumer trends spokesperson for Airbnb. The Great Smoky Mountains ranked high on Airbnb's ...