GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — While there are hundreds of tourist attractions in Gatlinburg, the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is among the biggest. It first opened its doors in 2000 and has become ...

(WBIR – GATLINBURG) Two Tennessee aquariums were named to one travel website's list of top 10 aquariums in the U.S. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg and the Tennessee Aquarium in ...

Spring is almost here, so it’s time to get out and have some fun in the Smokies, especially during spring break! East Tennessee has plenty to offer over spring break, whether you’re looking for ...

are being threatened by wildfires that have destroyed hotels, homes and businesses. But the aquarium, which houses more than 10,500 animals, is still standing, Ryan DeSear, Tennessee Ripley ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A black bear was caught on camera roaming around Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg late Monday night. WATE’s Ken Weathers spotted the bear on one of our weather cameras. The ...

Wildfires fueled by high winds roared through parts of the Great Smoky Mountains, burning the doorstep of the Dollywood theme park, destroying a resort and chasing thousands of people from their homes ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Workers at an aquarium ...