Now, 25 years later on the fifth month, the 25th day of 2025, Smoky Mountain Thunder is set to make a final ride. Those putting it together for so long say their goals have been accomplished.

The Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride started 25 years ago as the effort by a Vietnam veteran to honor servicemembers who died. This year's motorcycle ride, which takes place on Memorial Day ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A ride paying tribute to our country’s fallen heroes is preparing for its final ride. The 25th Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride will take place on May 25 at the ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride started 25 years ago as the effort by a Vietnam veteran to honor servicemembers who died. This year's motorcycle ride, which takes ...

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Hundreds of motorcyclists stood by and waited for the Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride to begin despite the weather conditions Sunday morning. One motorcycle after ...

Situated on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forest, U.S. 129, as the road's technically known, weaves through some of the oldest and most lush forest on the east coast.