GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — After years of efforts to change the name of Clingmans Dome back to its Cherokee name, the highest peak in the Smokies is having its name restored to Kuwohi.

The highest point in Tennessee will once again be known as Kuwohi after the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians successfully lobbied the U.S. Board of Geographic Names. The federal board on Sept ...

The highest peak at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is officially reverting to its Cherokee name more than 150 years after a surveyor named it for a Confederate general.

With a 6,643-feet peak, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in Tennessee and offers amazing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

What was formerly known as Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, has now been restored to its traditional Cherokee name Kuwohi. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved ...

What was formerly known as Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, has now been restored to its traditional Cherokee name Kuwohi. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved ...

What was formerly known as Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, has now been restored to its traditional Cherokee name Kuwohi. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials said Wednesday that visitors should be aware of some upcoming closures at Clingmans Dome next month. The road leading to ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — After years of efforts to change the name of Clingmans Dome back to its Cherokee name, the highest peak in the Smokies is having its name restored to Kuwohi.

What was formerly known as Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, has now been restored to its traditional Cherokee name Kuwohi. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved ...

What was formerly known as Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, has now been restored to its traditional Cherokee name Kuwohi. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved ...

The summit, situated on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, is one of the most popular spots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, seeing over 650,000 visitors each year, officials say.