When it's time to head outside and enjoy the sunny, warm summer skies of East Tennessee -- it's good to know what kind of wildlife is out there in the many popular outdoor attractions. Especially ...

You're hiking down a trail. It's a trail not only through lush forests, but over mountains, too. A journey into a wonderous land whose flora and fauna are plentiful. There's a signpost up ahead: ...

Flanked by the foothills of the Smoky Mountains or in coves of pine forests, Tennessee's lakes are spectacular getaways for swimming or fishing for catfish. Catfish aren't the only creatures that live ...

GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A hiker died after he was bitten by a venomous snake in a Tennessee state park last week. First responders were called to Savage Gulf State Park, in Grundy County, at ...

A hiker who died of a snake bite in a scenic state park in Tennessee made one fatal mistake: he reportedly picked up the venomous reptile. The man, who has not been identified, was just half a mile ...

Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, a venomous water snake in North America. Read on ...