A stretch of road in Blount County known as the Tail of the Dragon may be tamer this year, thanks to a couple of new regulations. This 11-mile stretch of highway, with its 318 tight and winding curves ...

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Accidentally forced to ride this deadly road. In 2021, I faced the tail of the dragon for the first time, vowing never to do it again. Yet, fate had other plans as I found myself on this legendary ...

All the twists, turns, and thrills bridge North Carolina and Tennessee. Tail of the Dragon offers over 300 turns in less than 11 miles. The North Carolina entrance is sharper and more challenging; the ...

UPDATE (Aug. 22, 3:30 p.m.): There will be an event to dedicate the road on Aug. 29 at 12 p.m. near mile marker 13. Everyone is invited, officials said. American Legion Post 13 will host the event ...

CHARLOTTE — A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state ...

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A road famous for its twists and curves now will be known for another reason: the accomplishments of a Blount County veteran. Officials on Aug. 29 dedicated a section of U.S. Highway 129 near the ...