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Two men are being held without bond in the Jackson County Detention Center after allegedly threatening a mass shooting in a group text conversation on social media. Nicholas Selby, 23, and Robert Ryan, 21, both of Austin, Texas, are charged with communicating a threat of mass violence to an educational property. Additionally, Selby is charged with felony possession of a schedule I controlled substance, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of a schedule III controlled substance. Ryan faces a charge of possession of a schedule VI controlled substance related to his arrest in Haywood County.

East Tennessee treasure and international icon Dolly Parton is back home Friday for her first public appearance at the upcoming HeartSong Lodge & Resort at Dollywood.

Dolly Parton visited the future place of her new HeartSong Lodge and Resort in Pigeon forge and shared her vision for the property.

Ever wondered how the free-spirited yet glamorous Dolly Parton lived life on the road? You can be one of the first to stay overnight on her actual one-of-a-kind tour bus. But it'll cost you.  The tour bus, known as Suite 1986 at Dollywood DreamMore Resort & Spa in Pigeon Forge, is taking reservations. ...

If you have ever been to Gatlinburg, TN, you probably have seen a black bear or two. You may have even had a black bear encounter. SIghtings from your car it in and around the resorts are not uncommon. While hiking or camping, sometimes these sightings and encounters can be...

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A greenway connecting Waynesville to Lake Junaluska is taking shape. A 100-foot-long steel footbridge has been put into place. The bridge marks the first major step in the project's completion. "Greenways are in high demand right now. People want to be outside, especially this time...

Siyo Cherokee Community! Hopefully this message can clear up and provide some context regarding the news about the upcoming Cherokee Indian Fair. We have gone through vigorous analysis of the best possible avenues for conducting the Fair, considering we have not been able to enjoy the event for several years due to the pandemic, but simply cannot take the risk of compromising the safety of our community. My team understands the frustration of the late news and limited options but will work hard to make sure we can have an event that the community can enjoy.

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WJHL) – News Channel 11’s Josh Smith sat down with Dolly Parton for a one-on-one interview Friday. Parton discussed topics such as her new HeartSong Resort and an upcoming Christmas project. Parton was also awarded the Chestnut Conservation Champion Award by The American Chestnut Foundation which honors Bill Owens’s work helping the […]

Dolly Parton appears at HeartSong Lodge & Resort in Pigeon Forge on Friday, June 24 in a media event. A WATE Digital Livestream event.

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The Smoky Mountain Songbird made her return to East Tennessee on Friday. Dolly Parton paid a visit to the construction site of the HeartSong Lodge and Resort in Pigeon Forge. This was Dolly's first appearance at the Lodge, which is set to open in late 2023.

“We traded the salt for the mud,” jokes Catherine Topel, who co-owns Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa pig farm with her husband, Rick, in Haywood County. Prior to their arrival in Western North Carolina in 2017, the pair traversed the high seas as yacht captains. “Yachting, just like any other, is a job,” says Catherine. “I mean, it’s certainly glamorous, and being on the water is extraordinary. But, we wanted to have our own canvas to create our own business. And we just wanted the idea of owning land.”

Recently I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Ribbon Cutting Event at Guy Fieri's new restaurant/family entertainment venue in Pigeon Forge, TN. While I was there, the crew from America's Best Restaurants was on hand to film a special episode. I chatted with Matt Plapp who happens to be the genius behind this push to generate excitement for locally-owned restaurants.