It was about Tennessee that Dolly Parton sang, "The greenest state in the land of the free ... is calling me back to my smoky mountain home." The mountains of Tennessee have been inspiring artists, ...

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

2024 was something of a mixed bag for the world-famous Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On the one hand, Great Smoky Mountains once again took the title of "most-visited American national park" ...

Driving through Pigeon Forge is nothing short of euphoric. The small mountain city, deep in the beating heart of East Tennessee, boasts a main drag like no other, all twinkling lights, curious ...

National Geographic Photographer Mac Stone travels to eastern Tennessee and Great Smoky Mountains National Park with his wife and children to experience the beauty of this family-friendly region.