News Around the Smokies

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: Jun 11, 2026 / 03:22 PM EDT Updated: Jun 11, 2026 / 03:22 PM EDT PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — While many people make it their family tradition to visit Pigeon Forge each year, nearly every time you visit, you can find something new and exciting.   If you want to take a trip down memory lane, Scooby Doo! Mystery Putt may […]

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: Jun 18, 2026 / 06:25 PM EDT Updated: Jun 18, 2026 / 07:06 PM EDT TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — As millions of people make their way to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, many enter through Townsend, or the “Peaceful Side of the Smokies.” Serving as a gateway into the mountains, the area offers a number of […]

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: Jun 25, 2026 / 12:40 PM EDT Updated: Jun 26, 2026 / 05:41 PM EDT MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From selling wines, jellies, and juices to hosting local events and weddings, Tsali Notch Vineyard in Monroe County is helping boost its local tourism economy.   Located just off Highway 68, near the Lost Sea, and along the way for those traveling […]

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: Jul 9, 2026 / 12:00 PM EDT Updated: Jul 9, 2026 / 05:23 PM EDT SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Millions of people travel through Sevier County every year, many choosing the area as a destination stay, but others call it home.    While the number of people visiting typically far outweighs those who live there, 6 News caught up […]

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: Jun 4, 2026 / 12:13 PM EDT Updated: Jun 4, 2026 / 03:16 PM EDT PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — As roughly 12 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, many find themselves stopping in the mountain towns around it.   Out of Tennessee’s 95 counties, Sevier County ranks third in the state for visitor spending. […]

If you’re planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, wondering what’s happening in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge this week, or looking for family-friendly things to do during your Smoky Mountain vacation, we’ve got you covered. The latest episode of See More Smokies Weekly is now available, and Seemore Bear is back with a roundup […]