Discover a charming small town in Tennessee where scenic roads, cozy shops, and Southern charm make for a peaceful weekend ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — A forest fire that broke out in the Wears Valley area on Wednesday is now 100% contained, the Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department confirmed around 9 p.m. The fire along ...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Early Saturday morning, firefighters and Sheriff’s deputies in Blount County were called to a brush fire in the area of Wears Valley Road and discovered a structure fire ...

Families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled weekend Oct. 17-19 at the 12th Annual Wears Valley Fall Fest, hosted by Keep Sevier Beautiful.

WEARS VALLEY, Tenn. (WATE) – A wildfire near Pigeon Forge has damaged at least 100 structures and forced the evacuation of hundreds of Wears Valley rental cabins. The wildfire has burned more than ...