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05/05/2026

Today, FIG THE BEAR had an adjustment with Dr. Evan and then a pedicure by Amy at Mountain Nail Salon in Townsend !

Every bear needs to take time for self - care !

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04/16/2026

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New Tennessee Law Makes Feeding Bears a Crime Statewide Starting July 1

If you’ve spent time in the Smokies, bear encounters are just part of the experience. Starting July 1, feeding black bears anywhere in Tennessee where posted notices prohibit it will be a Class B misdemeanor.

Governor Bill Lee signed the bill into law this week after it passed nearly unanimously in the state senate.

Here’s what to know:

🐻 Intentionally feeding a black bear — a minimum $250 fine.

🗑️ Leaving food or garbage unsecured — a written warning on your first offense, but a $250+ fine after that.

Until now, Gatlinburg was the only city in Tennessee where feeding bears was illegal, with fines and court costs topping $100. And inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, federal law already carries penalties up to $5,000 and six months in jail.

The new law also allows the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to partner with local law enforcement to help enforce wildlife safety rules.

Point blank: respect the bears, secure your trash, and never feed wildlife. It’s safer for you and for them. 🏔️

Visiting The Smokies ? Whether you are Taking a drive through the park , hiking , fly fishing , biking , camping or just...
04/01/2026

Visiting The Smokies ?

Whether you are Taking a drive through the park , hiking , fly fishing , biking , camping or just chilling in your cabin , stop by our shop Fig & Flower and grab our

DON’T FEED THE BEAR BOXES

Personal Charcuterie

Filled with delicious cheeses, salami, pepperoni, fruits & veggies !

These are packed in containers that are ECO friendly , biodegradable and compostable

7625 East Lamar Alexander Parkway

Townsend

865.385.2573

Call ahead if you’d like for pick up !

Keep Fig’s Forest Wild !
Don’t feed the Bear 🐻

A Fig The Bear sighting !
03/31/2026

A Fig The Bear sighting !

03/31/2026

FIG The BEAR was spotted today in Cades Cove

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