Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Inspires Children to Read

Discover how Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library helps children learn to read by sending them free books every month.

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The Old Mill

Since 1830, the still-functioning, water-powered old mill churns out delicious, old-fashioned candies, warm artisan breads (like the Chocolate Chip Cherry Sourdough and Honey Wheat) from the bakery and on site pottery designs.