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This interview with Jeff Retzke examines how Denali is revitalizing mine sites and restoring ecosystems through innovative reclamation practices.

There was art to it all and grace among friends that has lasted over four decades.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Volunteers picked up more than 13,000 pounds of trash from four different rivers within the Cherokee National Forest during an annual cleanup. The “Cherokee National Forest River Clean-Up Series” was created by Keep The Tennessee River Beautiful to help preserve lakes in Tennessee’s largest tract of public land. Since 2001, 166 […]

Residents of Southeast Tennessee will be able to “experience the farm” when this region’s creative corn maze returns to Ocoee Valley Farms for its 19th season on Saturday, Sept. 23.

It’s one thing to dream about your next big move after retirement—it’s another to find a place that makes sense for your lifestyle and budget. Here are the best places to retire in the South.

SUMMERSVILLE — A few thousand rafters floated into Summersville this weekend for the 40th annual Gauley Fest — a celebration of whitewater boating on the Gauley River.

If you've ever dreamed of staying in a covered wagon, you can do just that at Welcome Valley Village in Benton, Tennessee. Three wagons are available to rent and each one is a glamper's dream, with cozy bedding, wifi, air conditioning, and more. Located near the Ocoee River, there's plenty of outdoors to explore too.

In all, 150 seventh graders from Polk County Schools participated in Ocoee Nature Day, an event hosted by the Cherokee National Forest at the Ocoee River, according to a statement

Attention Little House On The Prairie fans!

Question: Dear Master Gardeners, I recently had some topsoil brought to my property to fill in a low spot in my yard. To my surprise there was a beautiful vine