2024 May 27 Knoxville TN to Cades Cove Loop 1 

Three part series.
Drove From North Knoxville to Cades Cove via Maryville/Townsend.
Lots of traffic in Cades Cove ( usually stop at the picnic area, but a bit to crowded).
Did see about 8 blackbears, so that was cool.