The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum on Saturday, March 28, will sponsor its Spring Excursion – a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad through the majestic mountains and beautiful countryside of western North Carolina from Dillsboro through Bryson City and the Nantahala Gorge. This trip will cover all the completed operating trackage of the Great Smoky ... (click for more)

As part of its largest expansion ever, this year Anakeesta is adding new ways for guests to enjoy an authentic outdoor Smoky Mountain experience in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. The city that’s grown from a dirt road into the United States’ most visited mountain town will celebrate its 75 th Anniversary in 2020. And it’s still growing up. Anakeesta’s new one-of-a-kind observation ... (click for more)

Eight people died on Monday morning in a fire that raced along the Tennessee River at Scottsboro, Ala. A man said his daughter and five grandchildren are among the victims. Seven other people were hospitalized. Officials said 35 boats were destroyed. Most of the vessels docked at the Jackson County Park were houseboats. Witnesses said they could hear cries coming from ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee announced that he will deliver his second State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans next Monday at 6 p.m. CST. The joint session will be aired statewide and take place in the House Chamber in the Tennessee State Capitol. “ I’m looking forward to sharing my vision for the future of Tennessee, including my legislative and budget ... (click for more)

Dear Jim and Kim, Thank you for launching River City's effort to look at what can be done to re-energize and protect the Riverfront area. I will not be able to make it to meetings this month so I decided to jot down my thoughts. I would appreciate it if you would include a copy of this email with the feedback "record" for Wednesday's community meeting. ... (click for more)

It is, very candidly, the biggest mystery of my life. I am at a place where I am able to figure a lot of things out, even trying to find reason in insanity, but ever since I was in high school, I have been staggered by the fact one man was able to turn an entire nation into willing henchmen that would massacre millions of innocents. Such evil has been unfathomable to me. Yesterday ... (click for more)