by: Hope McAlee Posted: Mar 11, 2026 / 04:27 PM EDT Updated: Mar 11, 2026 / 04:27 PM EDT KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — Officials with the City of Sevierville and Sevier County Government have released some potential redevelopment plans for the old Smokies Stadium property in Kodak. According to a joint press release, officials are working with The […]

by: Hope McAlee Posted: Mar 13, 2026 / 07:12 AM EDT PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Friday is opening day at Dollywood, and East Tennessee icon Dolly Parton was in attendance for the first day of the park’s 41st season. The park opened for the first day of the 2026 season and the I Will Always Love […]

by: Hannah Moore Posted: Nov 21, 2025 / 08:39 AM EST Updated: Nov 21, 2025 / 08:39 AM EST PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new resort has opened in Pigeon Forge, anticipated to create over 100 full-time jobs. This dual-branded resort, situated on Jake Thomas Road minutes from Dollywood, includes an Embassy Suites by Hilton Pigeon Forge Resort and […]