Employees at Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen were in for a surprise Wednesday morning, as they found themselves greeted by a bear upon entering the shop. “It was scary inside here,” said supervisor Harold Wright as he motioned around the shop. “I was afraid it might do something (or harm someone). I was glad to get
This is footage taken in the Tremont section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (10/22/11)
Thousands of tourists travel through Cades Cove this time of year for a peek at the peak fall colors and many of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s historic buildings. However, one of the largest collections of Cades Cove artifacts sits almost 30 miles away in Maryville. >> Read Full Article
When you throw a party, and the weather cooperates, good things happen. Townsend Days, which encompasses the Townsend Fall Festival, the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Blue Ribbon Fair, Railroad Days at the Little River Railroad and the Nawger Nob Arts and Crafts Fair, saw record crowds and was a great boon for area businesses.
It’s that time of the year, and the hills are alive not with music but “sang” hunters. As of now a dried pound of “green gold” is bringing about $500 and might rise before the ginseng season closes for good. Here are some random thoughts and observations regarding “sang” that might be of interest.
With Autumn here again the Great Smokies will soon be awash in Fall’s magical colors. There is truly no place as grand and breathtaking as Autumn in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Fall foliage in the Smokies brings thousands of visitors to the mountains every year for the chance to experience mother nature’s artwork up
Fall scene taken a few years ago in the Big Creek section of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Help wanted signs aren’t too common these days. But there’s an anomaly here in the far end of the state, where Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort is in the throes of a $633 million expansion, one that will bring 800 new jobs to an otherwise desolate labor market. >> Read Full Article
Located two miles from Townsend, TN off Highway 321 the Lee Roberson Art Gallery is a must-see destination on your Smoky Mountain getaway. A short drive down a winding, one-way gravel lane leads you to a secluded cove where a cluster of charming log buildings come into view. The Roberson Gallery was the first, and
This photo was taken 9/4/11 along the Tremont road in the Great Smokies National Park. Tremont is one of the most beautiful areas in the Smokies no matter what season. Click image for larger version. For more Smoky Mountain images visit: SmokyPics.com
