

The Smokies got their name from the Cherokee people.

Archeologists have found artifacts that date back to over 10,000 years ago! Many people have called them home for thousands of years. They changed into what we see today over all that time. The mountains we call the Smokies were formed millions of years ago. Many you might have heard, like “Rocky Top” and “On Top of Old Smokey.” But what is the story behind the songs? Are you ready to learn more? Let’s take a closer look at the story behind the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Many songs have been written about the Smoky Mountains.
