Local and state government organizations in Tennessee are paying $80,000 a week to keep the park open through Jan. 4.

Environmental group MountainTrue announced on Tuesday it received a $750,000 grant to expand its regional debris cleanup and river restoration program. The additional funding will help MountainTrue extend its cleanup work for two years and add technical crews that are trained to reach difficult stretches of whitewater.

The governor announced the projects in Marshall as part of a state program to prevent flooding across the state.

After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season.

The majority of hiking trails will be open, with the exception of the “Brown Trail” and some of the creek and stream crossings. The disc golf course will reopen next weekend.

The campaign bad-mouthed FEMA while using crowdfunding to donate to evangelical nonprofits.

As Asheville grows, the city is trying to make the most out of limited resources.

Drag queen Pattie Gonia hopes to spread the message of pride, acceptance, and environmental justice

Forecasters say the system could strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda, with possible impacts in the Carolinas early next week.

Originally adopted in 2018, the city’s roadmap for flood preparedness and climate adaptation is drawing renewed attention after Tropical Storm Helene revealed the risks of delayed implementation.