Kyle Grainger
@KyleGrainger

I cover tourism in East Tennessee & Western North Carolina. (The Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood) I operate The Smokies Travel Channel Smokies LIVE.

 Sevierville, TN
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Joined February 2009
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Dolly Parton's life story headed to Broadway this winter

NEW YORK — Dolly Parton will bring the story of her life to Broadway this winter as Dolly: A True Original Musical begins previews Dec. 7 at the St. James Theatre before officially opening Jan. 19,
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Enter to win a Pigeon Forge Vacation

I've teamed up with My Pigeon Forge & The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center to give you a free Pigeon Forge Vacation. To Enter: https://smokies.live/contests/ You must also follow the Smokies LIVE on
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Sparkling Moonshine Lemonades for a refreshing summer

Ole Smoky Distillery has launched a new moonshine lemonade with a sparkling taste just in time for summer. (SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – Ole Smoky Distillery announced a new product
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Island in Pigeon Forge plans free patriotic America 250 celebration

The Island in Pigeon Forge plans to roll out the Red, White and Blue for July 4th weekend with lights, fountains and live music. (PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – The Island in Pigeon
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Dollywood's Splash Country hosts record-breaking Water Safety Day, World's Largest Swimming Lesson

The event also served as one of the host sites for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, a global initiative designed to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention. (PIGEON FORGE,
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Severe storms plus flooding threat into Sunday | FLOOD WATCH

Flood Watch in effect until 11 a.m. for the Tennessee Smoky Mountain areas. Watch for creeks and streams to rise if you are hiking or camping in the mountains. (SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.)
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After three years of work, go inside the Murdaugh Murders

(PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – A new temporary exhibit at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum is examining the crimes, corruption and investigation surrounding the Alex Murdaugh case, one
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There is a threat for severe weather to be a part of the Great Smoky Mountains on Friday evening.

(SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – Strong to severe storms will develop as you go across the mountains on Friday afternoon and evening. These storms can pack winds of 60 mph plus. When
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The Forge Cinemas is once again inviting families for a summer of free movies all summer.

(PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – Once again this summer you can get a kid-friendly movie day with some of the most popular kid movies for free. Summer movies for free returns to the
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Dolly Parton Children's Hospital has a new lounge for families to relax Dollywood style

The new Dollywood Family Lounge has opened at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital to make families more comfortable during their stay. (KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – For families visiting
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Tickets go on sale for large wing festival

One of the largest events in downtown Knoxville is set to return to World’s Fair Park on Labor Day Weekend. (KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – Billed as the Southeast’s Largest Wing
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FBI responds after shooter threat at Pigeon Forge schools

"Out of an abundance of caution, Pigeon Forge Schools were temporarily placed on shutdown today following a reported threat involving a possible active shooter situation at the high school. Law
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