Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April and August, according to the National Park Service website. During these ...

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Police alerted community members Friday about a report of a recent black bear sighting in Spring Hill, but wildlife officials couldn’t find any evidence of the ...

(WATE) — Tourist attractions across Gatlinburg are opening their doors and expanding their hours this month to kick off the spring season ... events like their Bear-Varian Fall Festival.