Spring arrives and with it, the chances of bear encounters in East Tennessee This Gatlinburg video shows what NOT to do around a black bear Black bear cub spotted in South Knoxville trying to ...

McAllen walks through a patch of wildflowers along Big White Oak Quiet Walkway, a 0.6-mile loop trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

In 2000, Gatlinburg prohibited the intentional feeding of black bears. Violation of the law is a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $50, court costs of $180.50 and potential ...