How Dolly Parton's love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown Dolly Parton didn’t just sing about her Tennessee mountain home The Independent UK · Aug 26
Dollywood: Why you should visit America’s coolest theme park Travel writer Zoey Goto explored the the Queen of Country’s remarkable theme park empire in the Great Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee The Independent UK · Aug 26
Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think When people think about national parks, they often think about the most famous ones – places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, Denali, Acadia, Glacier, Everglades and the Great Smoky Mountains. These are among the nation’s most sought-after destinations, with awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife and places for adventure and recreation. The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025
From Confederate general to Cherokee heritage: Why returning the name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains matters It’s not every day that the name of a mountain is restored to the one used by Indigenous peoples for centuries. The Conversation · Oct 25, 2024
America’s most popular national park crippled by Helene - Roll Call The Great Smoky Mountains usually see millions of visitors each fall, but Hurricane Helene could deter many from visiting the national park. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2024