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. 18 ...

Later this month, the Knox County commissioners will vote on whether to join a growing list of jurisdictions in Appalachia supporting changing the name of Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the ...

The mountain is the highest point in the national park and the highest point in Tennessee. It’s noted by the paved spiral observation tower that straddles the state line. Thousands of years before the ...

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. 18 ...

JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — The Campbell County Commission has become the second governing body in East Tennessee to declare symbolic support for renaming Clingmans Dome. The County Commission on Monday ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — In an eight to two vote, Knox County Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the name change of the tallest point in the Smokies. The Eastern Band of Cherokee ...

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 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A hiker suffering from a severe illness was rescued from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Tuesday by the Tennessee Army National Guard. The aircraft departed McGhee ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed its highest point, an observation tower, for extensive renovations and repairs.The Daily Times of Maryville reports the Clingmans Dome Observation ...

Kuwohi is once again the name of a popular summit in Great Smoky Mountains National Park following a vote to change it from Clingmans Dome. Photo from the National Park Service What was formerly known ...