Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Murphy is a town where history runs deep and nature flourishes. Murphy’s history is intertwined with the Cherokee people, who once inhabited this ...

Casino gambling is about to move closer to Chattanooga. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino will open on Sept. 28 near Murphy, N.C., about an hour and 50-minute drive from Chattanooga. It's a leaner ...