Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

I had a chance to get back on the Appalachian Trail for a few days back this fall.  This hike was from Clingmans Dome in the Great Smokey Mountains south to Fontana Dam.  I have been considering going back to hike the northern half of the Smokies or even taking a week

off to hike from Springer to Hiwasee or Franklin.  I am going to see how much I get done this next month.