Now, they've been spotted in East Tennessee. Joro spiders, also known as Trichonephila clavata, were spotted in the Smokies ...

Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

Despite their terrifying reputation, UGA researchers found the spiders are actually scaredy cats. ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing ...

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you encounter one.

ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing and blood pumping, October is the time of year to celebrate all things spooky -- but this is one fright Georgians can't seem to escape: Joro spiders. These large ...