Rich Mountain Gap is located in the eastern part of Blount County on the border of the park ... Monday amid high winds and burn bans, with the Tennessee Division of Forestry saying Monday ...

A manhunt continues Saturday for local, state, and federal officials after two deputies were shot − one fatally − late Thursday in Blount County, Tennessee. Shortly thereafter, a Blue Alert ...

There’s a saying which Blount County Sheriff’s deputy Mark Ellis enjoys: “You’re either doing time, or you’ve got time; the ...

WALLAND, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway in Blount County for a string of fires that broke out Thursday night.

A Smokies favorite, the Trailhead Steak and Trout House, burned down early Friday morning. Here's what we know.