Little Tennessee
Earth Science
Physical Features
Counties located in basin: 6
Municipalities: 9
Population: 94,556
Facts
-White water rafting
-Many endangered species have appear in this basin
-Fishing
-cleanest water supply
Frankiln Chamber
-Bike
-Tour
-Enjoy a walk on the hills
-Waterfalls
-Ghost Tour
Website: http://www.franklin-chamber.com/
Location: Franklin Chamber of Commerce 425 Porter Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Great Smokey Mountains National Park
-Clear water streams
-Enjoy waterfalls
-Take a walk
Website: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
Location: By Phone Visitor Information Recorded Message (865) 436-1200 By E-mail We attempt to respond to every email. Due to the large volume of email received however, it may take a week or longer to reply. We receive numerous emails requesting information that is available on our website. Before submitting your message, please use the Search Box in the upper right corner of the black band at the top of this page to find information about topics. The following links provide answers to frequently asked questions: • Download a Smokies Trip Planner - Contains information about favorite destinations in the park, popular activities including hiking, camping, and auto touring, and a park map • Lodging and Camping • Fall Color and Winter Snow • Weather and Climate • Directions to Park and Maps • Things to Do including • Auto Touring • Fishing • Hiking • Horse Riding • Wildlife Watching including Elk and Bear • Places to Go including • Cades Cove • Cataloochee • Clingmans Dome • Oconaluftee • Pet Policy • Wedding and Special Event Policies If you can't find your answer by visiting the links listed above, please e-mail your question. Due to a temporary glitch in our email system, we are not receiving some of the emails that are being submitted to us. If you receive an automated message that your question has been successfully submitted, but do not receive a reply from the park within seven days, please resubmit your question. Questions regarding the status of temporary weather-related road closures cannot be answered in a timely manner using email. Please call (865) 436-1200 extension 631 for updated information about road conditions. Follow road status updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/smokiesroadsnps. Road and Facility ClosuresRoad and Facility Closures Some roads and facilities are closed seasonally or may close temporarily in inclement weather. Read More Weather ForecastWeather Forecast Current weather forecasts are available by phone and online. Read More Download a Smokies Trip PlannerDownload a Smokies Trip Planner Information about favorite destinations, popular activities, and a park map Read More Black BearsBlack Bears An estimated 1,500 black bears live in the park. Read More