Bear sightings

9 reports in the last 365 days. Tap a marker for details.

Recent reports

• Downtown JohnsonCity Single adult

  Oct 4, 2026 7:00 PM · 1 bear · 36.55361, -82.62403 (device GPS, ±16 m) · reported by etbears

  Cruising the town

  
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• Orebank rd Kingsport Single adult

  Oct 1, 2026 8:00 AM · 1 bear · 36.54328, -82.48523 (pinned on the map) · reported by etbears

  Getting a snack

  
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• Wayne Laws Road, Johnson County, Tennessee Sow with cubs

  Sep 26, 2026 6:23 PM · 2 bears · 36.35558, -81.93743 (pinned on the map) · reported by Bert

  Sow with 1 cub.

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• Little Dry Run Road, Johnson County, Tennessee Sow with cubs

  Aug 11, 2026 10:00 PM · 5 bears · 36.36098, -81.92824 (pinned on the map) · reported by Bear whisperer

  Running down the road chasing after a cub.

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• Rec center, Kingsport, Tennessee Single adult

  Jul 23, 2026 2:36 PM · 1 bear · 36.57665, -82.56183 (pinned on the map) · reported by Holly S

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• 11W East Near walmart Single adult

  Sep 22, 2026 1:11 PM · 1 bear · 36.55355, -82.62397 (device GPS, ±212 m) · reported by etbears

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• Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport Single adult

  Sep 20, 2026 1:03 PM · 1 bear · 36.50900, -82.52400 (device GPS, ±18 m) · reported by Demo Ranger

  Adult bear crossing the lake trail, moved off quickly.

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• Near Gatlinburg city limits Sow with cubs

  Sep 17, 2026 1:03 PM · 3 bears · 36.13700, -83.51000 (device GPS, ±35 m) · reported by Demo Ranger

  Sow with two cubs working through trash cans behind a cabin.

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• Rocky Fork State Park Not sure

  Sep 13, 2026 1:03 PM · 1 bear · 36.30200, -82.36000 (device GPS, ±60 m) · reported by Trail Walker

  Large dark animal seen at dusk about 80 yards off the forest road.

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