Dolly Parton has described her difficult childhood growing up in a small cabin without running water or electricity in the Smoky Mountains, sharing how poverty shaped her path to country music immortality.

European wild boars, introduced to North Carolina in 1912, are causing significant ecological damage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, prompting park management to remove hundreds of the feral hogs annually.

A Business Insider reporter recounts a five-day backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains, detailing the nine essential items they were glad to have packed and one item they found unnecessary.

A Business Insider reporter shares her first-time experience visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park, detailing eight surprises that made her trip both challenging and rewarding, including historic settlements and a tram ride.

A 65-year-old woman has died after falling 60 feet in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood remains open and vibrant, serving as a lasting tribute to Dolly Parton’s journey from humble beginnings to global stardom.

In 1929, Tennessee farmer John W. Oliver famously refused to sell his 375-acre Cades Cove farm for $20 an acre, leading to a prolonged legal battle over land designated for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

A Business Insider reporter recounted an unexpected highlight of their trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, where they discovered an aerial tramway that provided an epic ride to their Airbnb while stranded in the rain.

Several trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee have been closed following a significant increase in bear sightings and activity. The closures are a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of both park visitors and wildlife.

Business Insider's reporter explored a 1900s resort town full of historic cabins that were abandoned by the end of the century.

Tourists in Gatlinburg, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, were captured on video smashing an SUV's rear window with a rock to free a black bear trapped inside their vehicle.

An adorable viral video captured two young bear cubs sparring on a woman's front porch in the Smoky Mountains, with their mother watching nearby. The nature video has garnered significant reactions online.

Sevierville, Dolly Parton's hometown near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is highlighted as a hidden gem for dog-friendly glamping and outdoor adventures, offering a way to enjoy the area without traffic and crowds.

A 65-year-old hiker has died after falling 60 feet from a cliff in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, marking the fifth fatality in the popular park this year.