Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closing roads and canceling events beginning Sept. 25 ahead of expected heavy rains from Hurricane Helene.

A 6,643-foot peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been renamed “Kuwohi,” which means “mulberry place” in the Cherokee language.

Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains is now 75% contained, with crews downsizing due to reduced threat.

Jason Sponseller/Shutterstock Out with the old, in with the new as they say. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that it's making a major name change to its tallest peak. Clingmans Dome will now be called Kuwohi.

The cause of a wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park first reported Aug. 26 has been identified by fire officials and investigators, according to a recent news release. More: Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park not as large as thought: What we know

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted Wednesday to officially change the name of the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park back to its Cherokee name.

Firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots this weekend.

Here comes Hurricane Helene — and a flurry of cancellations and closures around Tampa Bay. We’ll be updating this list as the storm gets closer. Cultural institutions The Tampa Museum of Art is closed Wednesday and Thursday.