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Video shows people feeding bears from balcony of Smoky Mountain lodge, violating law
The signs are posted throughout America's National Parks as well as well as other protected areas nationwide. But that didn't stop a group of people from disobeying the law in East Tennessee. Footage shot June 25 by Michelle Payne shows people purposely tossing food to a family of bears behind...
Statewide ban on feeding bears sought by TN wildlife officials
Over the last few weeks there have been several bear and human encounters near the Great Smoky Mountains. These encounters are raising the question, are there any laws that prohibit people from feeding bears in Tennessee.
Gatlinburg’s Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade provides boost to local businesses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The festivities for Gatlinburg’s Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade are set to kick off Wednesday night, and the streets are already packed. This year makes the 49th year of the parade, and it continues to grow each year. “Every year, we try to make...
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River holds ‘topping out’ ceremony
MURPHY, N.C. (WDEF) — Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River hit a milestone in its expansion project with a “topping out” ceremony. Harrah’s is expanding with a new hotel being built next to the casino. The “topping out” ceremony featured the placement of the final steel beam...
Beneath the traditions, let’s consider our democracy
When our three children were young, we had a regular July 4 tradition. For probably about 15 years, we would head to Bryson City for the Firecracker 5K, a very low-key road race that starts downtown and heads out toward Deep Creek and then back. Not all of us ran...
Gatlinburg's annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade returning for its 49th year
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A Fourth of July tradition is returning to Gatlinburg this year — the Midnight Parade. Each year, people line up at 11:59 p.m. on July 3 in downtown Gatlinburg and prepare to ring in Independence Day. Just 2 minutes later, at 12:01 a.m. on July 4, the parade kicks off and the Fourth of July begins with cheering crowds and spectacular displays.
FBI investigating officer-involved shooting death on Cherokee tribal lands
The FBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting fatality on tribal lands in Cherokee, spokesperson Shelley Lynch confirmed. Typically, when there is an officer-involved shooting, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is called in to investigate. However, the FBI is the only outside law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction to investigate matters on tribal lands.
What time are the fireworks at Dollywood? What to know about July 4th events at the park
Red, white, blue and pink! That’s the way Dollywood celebrates the Fourth of July. The popular theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee will have dance parties, drone shows, music, and, of course, fireworks on July 4. But the fun doesn’t stop there. The July 4 festivities are part...
Conner Smith greets fans at Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler
GATLINBURG — The City held a meet-and-greet with Conner Smith, American Academy of County Music nominee for New Male Artist of the Year, at Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler on Wednesday. Smith made a brief stop, including a short concert at the Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler and meeting with fans,...
How to watch Gatlinburg’s July 4th fireworks from mountaintop amusement park Anakeesta
If you’re still looking for a spot to watch red, white and blue fireworks light up the night sky on the Fourth of July, you might want to consider a mountaintop view at an amusement park. In the Great Smoky Mountains, Anakeesta, a nature immersive adventure park, sits 600...
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