After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season.

Thousands of intricately carved pumpkins are lighting up Louisville’s Iroquois Park for the 13th annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.

On this edition of HealthConnections, Dr. Carole Myers talks with Dr. Sue Hamilton, the director emerita of the UT Gardens. The focus is on how gardening can cultivate better mental health.

As more renewable energy sources come onto the grid, Kentucky is trying to find its role in this emerging economy.

The sale is between the city and faith-based non-profit Emerald Youth Foundation to build and operate a youth sports and wellness complex in Chilhowee Park. The contract of the sale has been revised, but many are still voicing concerns.

As East Tennessee recovers after Hurricane Helene, farmers find their land has changed in unexpected ways. University of Tennessee soil scientists are testing the ground to create future plans.

On September 27, 2024 Hurricane Helene struck the heart of Appalachia, devastating rural communities throughout East Tennessee. One year later, many are still picking up the pieces.

Carp have increasingly become a nuisance in waterways across the country. A southern Kentucky high school teacher and his students are using the invasive fish to feed injured raptors, like bald eagles, vultures and hawks.

State officials in Appalachia have labeled low-head dams as public safety hazards, with some even being responsible for deaths. But some community members are hesitant to have the fixtures removed.

Hundreds of singers from all over the world recently gathered in Atlanta to debut a new music book called “The Sacred Harp.” It’s central to shape note singing — one of the oldest American musical traditions.