Eggs and meat sizzled on the grill of a country kitchen Wednesday while, a half mile up Wears Valley Road, hands sifted through barrels of classic candies and hunted for their initials on leather ...

Parts of Wears Valley, Tennessee, have been placed under mandatory evacuation orders while responders work to contain a wildfire in the area that has reportedly destroyed several homes and cabins.

WEARS VALLEY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Outside of the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge, guests can find peace, quiet, and a fun getaway in Wears Valley. “We’re here in Wears Valley, which is a wonderful area,” ...