Far eastern Tennessee had also held prime hellbender ... But unlike many other parts of WNC the park was largely spared severe damage from Helene. Now the park’s protected waterways are more ...

A bill is heading to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk that would refund 2024 property taxes for people who lost their homes to Helene ... “People who had property damage are going to receive ...

Helene changed all that. The very strongholds that were left for hellbenders were exactly the same places that were hit hardest by Helene. That’s just been tragic, and why this listing is even more ...