The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short drive away for free outdoor adventures. Utility costs run lower than the national average, helping your Social Security dollars stretch further.

Discover North Carolina buffets with lines that prove the wait is worth it, serving generous comfort dishes local favorites ...

We love our bears here in the Smokies. It’s estimated there are around 15,000 in the four-state area surrounding the Great ...

The Nikwasi Mound in Franklin is one step closer to being transferred back to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a process ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the border of both Tennessee and North Carolina. Knowing that the park ...

From cozy couple retreats to scenic group getaways, these Smoky Mountains A-frame cabins deliver a true escape into nature ...

I have also attached photos that I took of the birthplace museum: The first is the building signage in Cherokee and in ...

Three suspects have been identified in connection with the discovery of a body along a scenic road in the Great Smoky ...

Tucked away in the beautiful Unicoi County, Erwin is a small mountain town that offers big savings for retirees. This charming community sits along the Nolichucky River, providing gorgeous views and ...

Investigators did not provide specifics of where the body was found, but New Found Gap is a low point in the Smoky Mountains ...

Aligning with a trend towards travelers hoping to "touch grass" during their vacation, Airbnb found that one NC park stood ...

The Honorable Eva Clayton reflects on her time serving North Carolina’s District 1 as the first Black woman to serve the state as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Ms. Clayton, 91, weighs ...