If you’re planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, wondering what’s happening in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge this week, or looking for family-friendly things to do during your Smoky Mountain vacation, we’ve got you covered. The latest episode of See More Smokies Weekly is now available, and Seemore Bear is back with a roundup […]

by: Matt Hollingsworth Posted: May 20, 2026 / 10:22 AM EDT Updated: May 20, 2026 / 10:22 AM EDT GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — If you plan to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Memorial Day weekend, you’re not alone, and you’ll need to be prepared for crowds, traffic and limited parking. AAA predicts that Tennessee will […]

by: Naomi Hillmer Posted: May 21, 2026 / 12:33 PM EDT Updated: May 21, 2026 / 12:25 PM EDT TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — Tellico Plains is one of the many gateways into the Smoky Mountains, as the last town you reach before entering the 43-mile Cherthala Skyway. While the skyway draws motorists up the mountains, many visitors are discovering […]