GATLINBURG, Tenn. – An invasive species of arachnid, known as the Joro spider, is spinning webs far from its native range, ...

The invasive arachnids were first spotted in the park last year, and now, researchers hope to keep tabs on when and where ...

The Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata), an invasive species from East Asia, has been rapidly spreading across the eastern United States since its first sighting in Georgia around 2013. Known for ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking visitors to help them track down an invasive parachuting spider that was first spotted in Cades Cove last year. On Thursday ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park said the spiders have been seen in many places, including in and around Cades Cove.

Arachnophobes, look away — there's a giant invasive spider that has reportedly arrived in the the tri-state area. Earlier this year, experts warned that Joro spiders could start showing up in ...

We have seen several key announcements from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in recent weeks. Among them was a warning of more fines. The park was planning a crackdown on speeding within the park ...