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 […]