Tail of the Dragon history. U.S. 129 probably started life as a path used by wildlife and, later, hunters. Legend has it that in the 1830s, a group of Cherokee Indians used the trail to avoid ...

Upcoming road construction on the section of U.S. 129 known as “The Dragon” in Blount County is expected to affect traffic into July. Expect delays and use extreme caution in ...

Road work planned for Tuesday, July 2, could affect traffic some traffic on a part of U.S. Highway 129 known as "The Dragon" in Blount County. According to a release ...

The Dragon is a section of U.S. 129 in Tennessee and North Carolina famous for its 318 curves in 11 miles, and popular with driving enthusiasts.

A four-month-old bear cub found alone, walking in circles near Highway 129 is expected to be headed to Appalachian Bear Rescue following a stay at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM).

The Dragon is a stretch of highway near the Tennessee/North Carolina border notorious for its twists and turns that can result in ... U.S. 129 from the 11mm to the state line in TN is still CLOSED ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People driving on part of U.S. 129, otherwise known as "The Dragon," may face traffic on Tuesday while crews work to repair two locations along the road.