PS: I like to shoot the old cabins/rail fences, etc. in black and white and sepia this time of year to get that effect you see in old photos.

I live in Sevier county. Already have violets and spring beauties down by the creek. Look for small flowers/emerging foliage and review your macro technique. We still have some cold nights, especially up in the mountains. There can be small ice falls on road cut banks as well as at waterfalls. If you can get the sunlight working with the ice it can be spectacular. Welcome to the Smokies.