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by: Hannah Moore Posted: Jul 7, 2023 / 10:57 AM EDT (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is working to make the park more accessible for people of all abilities through a new program and providing adaptive off-road equipment. GSMNP has partnered with Knox County, Catalyst Sports, and Friends of the Smokies to create three ‘Adaptive […]

By: Melanie Vásquez Russell SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The latest Buc-ee’s travel center to open its doors in the Volunteer State was met with crowds of travelers and enthusiasts early Monday morning at Exit 407 in Sevier County. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and other elected officials including Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters attended the grand opening ceremony, […]

by: Octavia Johnson Posted: Jun 22, 2023 / 07:45 AM EDT Smoky Mountains, Tenn. (WATE) — After being closed since 2021, the Walker Sisters Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened to the public. The two-story cabin was closed due to safety concerns and completed renovations. According to the National Park Service, there were concerns about the […]

by: Hannah Moore Posted: Jun 20, 2023 / 11:57 AM EDT Smoky Mountains, TENN. (WATE) — Step back in time with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park‘s Celebrating Cosby: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow community programs. The programs take place Friday from June 23 through July 14 at the Cosby Campground Amphitheater. They will honor the “rich cultural and […]