Event Brief
Fall foliage season begins in East Tennessee
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: As temperatures drop in East Tennessee, fall foliage is expected to draw visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. October is described as one of the busiest tourism months around the Smokies, with travelers coming from across the country to view autumn colors.
WHO: Visitors traveling to Great Smoky Mountains National Park; local tourism interests
WHAT: Fall foliage season is approaching, with October expected to be a peak tourism period around the Smokies.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM ET
WHERE: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (East Tennessee)
WHY: Temperatures are beginning to drop in East Tennessee, signaling the arrival of fall foliage.
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