In the great state of Tennessee and very near the Great Smoky Mountains, the tall tales of summer often become the holidays of life that make every year memorable.

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Haywood Christian Ministry is pursuing plans for a composting facility at it’s new Smoky Mountain Harvest Hub warehouse that serves as a clearinghouse for food for the needy. Haywood Christian ...

1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park — North Carolina and Tennessee The undisputed king of hiking variety and foot traffic. Hiking trails: 348 Visitors in 2024: 12.1 million Average trail rating: ...