May 18, 2013
A Local 8 Weather Alert has been issued for today. Because of the threat of rain, thunder and even hail, outdoor activities may be disrupted or inconvenienced. What's going on? An upper-level low will be moving across East Tennessee today, creating a more unstable atmosphere.
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- Drivers headed into the Smokies at the Gatlinburg park entrance will need to negotiate a construction site during the week.
A gas line that feeds Gatlinburg is being repaired on U.S. 441 near Husky Grove Road and traffic headed from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg will have only one lane available to get around it.
Work is scheduled to begin Monday morning and is expected to continue until around noon Friday.
