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$750k donation ensures Smokies visitors can explore historic buildings long into the future

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — A $750,000 donation from the Boyd Foundation is enough for Friends of the Smokies to complete their ...

Program preserving historic structures in the Smokies fully funded after $750,000 donation

After six years of fundraising, the Friends of the Smokies have raised enough to support their $9 million Forever Places ...
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Cades Cove Loop Road to close as park removes hazardous trees: What to know

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — The Cades Cove Loop Road is closing for two weeks as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park works ...
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Some workers to be furloughed as deal extended to keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — The deal to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open has been extended into the new year as the government shutdown continues. The state and local partners will ...

Tennessee Winter Beer Fest returning to Townsend for 14th Year

The Tennessee Winter Beer Fest is back for its 14th year and inviting enthusiasts of the brewed beverage to raise a stein, Maßkrug, or glass for a charitable cause. Beer ...
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Townsend restaurant makes list of “100 Most Romantic Restaurants” across the country

(NEXSTAR) – It can always be tricky trying to figure out the perfect date for Valentine’s Day. Do I take them somewhere fancy? Maybe somewhere more casual and relaxed? Is the lighting really that ...