Perhaps the most recognizable postcard symbol of Cades Cove is the Cable Mill, a hydro-powered mill that was used to grind corn as the valley developed into a remote farming community. Located by ...

They said firefighters successfully burned around 250 acres last fall in the Cable House and Sparks areas, targeting woody plant species. During burn operations, they said Cades Cove Loop Road and ...

a working grist mill and other historic outbuildings along the route. Several hiking trails, including one to Abrams Falls, begin in the Cades Cove area. Longer hikes, including Gregory Bald and ...

The Sugarlands and Oconaluftee visitor centers have reopened as of 9 a.m. Jan. 12 and will remain open until 4:30 p.m., but the Cable Mill Visitor Center in Cades Cove remains closed. The ...