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Outdoors

Ramsey Cascades Trail restoration complete

Outdoors

Why you're still feeling spring-like allergies in the fall

WBIR spoke with an allergist to try and find out when we'll get relief.
Outdoors

Fit and Fun with Missy Kane: Aspire Park in Clinton

The park is new in Clinton and has something for every age group.
Outdoors

Visitors across the nation come to Great Smoky Mountains to get signature fall view

One couple traveled over 600 miles to visit the Smokies for the first time to get a glimpse of the tree canopy of many colors.
Local News

David Crockett Birthplace State Park remains closed indefinitely following Hurricane Helene

A park ranger said the integrity of the roads needs to be assessed along with the park's infrastructure.
Helene

TDA to require burn permits starting Oct. 15 after influx of Hurricane Helene debris

Burn permits are free and can be obtained at www.BurnSafeTN.org or on the MyTN mobile app.
Local News

Three islands acquired on the French Broad River by Legacy Parks Foundation

Legacy Parks was awarded a grant from the Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund to preserve and enhance the historic site.
Outdoors

New experiences like glamping and yurts coming to Melton Hill Park

The Knox County Commission approved the money for the first step to add a camping resort to Melton Hill Park in northwest Knox County.
Outdoors

New parking, bathrooms and more: Some East TN communities to improve trails through state grant program

A total of around $2.6 million in grants went to eight communities across Tennessee to help them build and maintain trails.
Outdoors

Big South Fork Lodge reopens after storm

A Tennessee lodge damaged by heavy storms back in June is now open.
Heartland

Explore Southern Appalachia with The Heartland Series scavenger hunt

The Heartland Series will air again on weekdays on WBIR Channel 10 at 2 p.m. EST starting Monday, Sept. 9.
Health

49-year-old marathon runner trying to run in 50 states

Ranjeet Singh started his marathon journey in Alaska in June 2023 and plans to finish his 32nd race on Sunday, Sept. 1.