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

The spider species is quite large, with adult female spiders reaching an average of 3 inches across, according to the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). Female Joro ...

These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now ...

These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now, they've been spotted in East Tennessee. Joro spiders, also known as ...

Native to Asia, joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia ...

Joro spiders have moved into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and they could be spreading further north.