A viral video taken in November shows a black bear indulging in candies at Sweet!, a candy shop in downtown Gatlinburg. After wandering into the store, he chows down on the available treats.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

then went on the road and defeated then-No. 8 Gatlinburg-Pittman by 13. Last week: No. 5 4. Sevier County (14-5): It's hard to punish the Smoky Bears too harshly for losing by two points at ...

If you love seeing wildlife in its natural habitat, Cades Cove is a great place to spot deer and black bears. Start your trip at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (4 miles southwest of Gatlinburg ...