Great Smoky Mountains National Park to expand by over 600 acres

The country’s most visited national park will be getting a little bigger thanks to what would be the largest land addition to ...

Foothills Land Conservancy to expand Great Smoky Mountains National Park by more than 600 acres

The Foothills Land Conservancy has expanded the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by 638 acres, marking the largest ...
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‘This will come in handy’ Townsend city manager outlines plan for new hotel tax revenue

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — The city of Townsend in Blount County has approved the first reading of its 2026–2027 budget totaling more than $1.6 million, a significant increase from previous years. A key ...
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A Look Inside Taylor Townsend’s Lavish 30th Birthday Bash

On April 16, Taylor Townsend celebrated her 30th birthday in Atlanta with a night centered on the people who have supported her along the way. Surrounded by family and close friends, the tennis star ...