Gatlinburg, Tenn., is trying to recover after a devastating wildfire swept through the town at the base of the Smoky Mountains. Officials have charged two teenagers with arson, for allegedly starting the fire that destroyed or damaged at least 2,400 buildings and killed 14 people. Many worry it will also hinder one of the largest
It’s not your everyday crime. Bears broke into a Gatlinburg woman’s car. Kathy Gafford sent the WATE 6 On Your Side newsroom pictures of two bears climbing inside her car while she was working at a cabin along Ski Line Drive. “The baby was sitting in the passenger seat. The mama was sitting in that
Thousands said farewell to 2013 and ushered in the New Year Tuesday night in Gatlinburg. “Everybody, it’s crowded and its hard to move around but it’s fun because you get to see fireworks,” said Kristy Coker.
We expect to spot black bears in the Smokies or even in some backyards, but one bear on the run got a lot of attention over the weekend because of where it was spotted. Cell phone video, captured by Tricia Alexander, shows the black bear making its way from the National Park, attempting to get
Continuing with our list of “10 Things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains this Spring,” is #8 – Visit the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Trail. Home to the largest group of independent artisans in North America, the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community Trail is an 8-mile loop just outside of Gatlinburg that features an
Though it is still a couple of weeks away, the month of April is looking busier and more exciting with each passing minute. Several annual events that have cemented their places as Gatlinburg traditions will take place next month. If you will be in the Smoky Mountain area in April, we hope your visit will
Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community Trail is home to the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Established in 1937, the 8-mile loop has been designated as a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. Whatever your taste, you’re sure to find something to your liking. Painters, potters, candle makers, jewelers, woodcarvers, basket weavers….you name
Gatlinburg, TN will be the location for World Storytelling Day which takes place on March 23, 2013. Using a theme of “Fate and Fortune,” members of the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association (SMSA) will present stories of humor and history based on culture and heritage of the Smoky Mountains. The event is a fundraiser for SMSA
Gatlinburg held its 25th annual New Year’s Eve ball drop and fireworks show near the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail next to the base of the Space Needle. Attendees from as far away as Great Britain were shopping and listening to live music as midnight approached. >> Read Complete Article
Gatlinburg will welcome the arrival of 2013 in unique style with its 25th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show around the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at the base of the Space Needle late Saturday night, December 31. At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, 2013, the Space Needle
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