CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 18 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Cherokee National Forest - issued the following news release: A new forest supervisor now leads the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. Mike Wright began his official duties in the role August 15, after serving in an acting capacity since April. "I am very pleased to announce Mike's selection," said Regional Forester Ken Arney. "He's had a successful forestry career with an extensive b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains National Park issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2022: Great Smoky Mountains National Park leadership announced the decision to adopt the Park it Forward parking tag program and to increase camping fees beginning next year. Parking tags will be required to be displayed on any motor vehicle parked within the park boundary beginning March 1, 2023. Approved parking rates are $5 for a daily parking tag, $15 for a park  more